Technical Data August 2014
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S,
and AB6000G Series
Product Description
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series consists of an insulation layer, shielding layer, absorbing
layer and non-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Applications
The absorber is typically used for applications requiring both electromagnetic shielding performance and absorption
function. It is useful for electrical devises for broadband radio frequency range (mobile phone, PDA, PC, BS/CS tuner,
LAN, medical and military devices).
Common applications include attenuation of conduction and radiation noise suppression and filtering (FPCB and chips
on circuit, high speed microprocessor) and resonant peak of enclosed cavities (EMI/ESD), and electric/ electronic/ RF
components (IC/LSL, PCB, FPC, cable, oscillators, RF modules), mechanical bodies (metal can, frame, body, enclosure).
Attenuation and Power Loss
Many factors determine the true attenuation of electromagnetic shielding and absorbing material, including type and
thickness of polymer, adhesive type, intimacy of substrate contact, smoothness of application surface, strength and
frequency of the EMI signal, etc. However, using standard tests and fixtures, it is possible to determine a value for
the attenuation.
Features and Benefits
• Insulation Layer
• EMI Shielding Layer
• EMI Absorption Layer
• Pressure-sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Layer
• Supplied on a removable release liner for easy handling and die-cutting
(2)
• Power Loss Property on Microstrip Line (50Ω)
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
Typical Physical Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
Property (Test Method) Typical Value
US units (metric)
Color AB6000G – Grey
AB6000S – Silver
Adhesive Acrylic non-conductive pressure-sensitive
Type of Backing Metal shielding layer and Absorption layer
Thickness AB6005 AB6005G
Total Thickness 4.13 mil (0.105 mm) 4.13 mil (0.105 mm)
Absorber Thickness 1.97 mil (0.050 mm) 1.97 mil (0.050 mm)
Frequency Range 10MHz – 18GHz
Operating Temperature -.22 - 221°F (-30 - 105°C)
Shielding Effectiveness1 Min 40db (30MHz – 1GHz)
Adhesion Strength2 8.8 oz/in (250gf/25mm)
1 Test method ASTM D-4935.
2 MIL-STD-202 Method 307 maintained at 5 psi (3,4 N/cm2) measured over in2 surface area. Conductive particles in the adhesive provide the electrical
path between the application substrate and foil backing.
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
1.0
0.9
0.8
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0.6
0.5
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0.3
0.2
0.1
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Power Loss (PLoss/PIn) %
100M 1G
Frequency [Hz]
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
1.0
0.9
0.8
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0.5
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0.3
0.2
0.1
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P
ower Loss (PLoss/PIn) %
100M 1G
Frequency [Hz]
EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series
(3)
• Shielding Effectivness (SE)
Typical Physical Properties (continued)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
• Structure
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
Frequency [MHz]
S. E. [dB]
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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3M™ EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series, AB 6000S Series,
and AB6000G Series
Shielding Effectiveness (SE)
Shield Layer
Insulation Layer
Absorbing Layer
Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
Shield Layer
Absorbing Layer
Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
Absorbing Layer
Insulation Layer
Shield Layer
Conductive Adhesive Layer
Release Liner
AB6000 Series AB6000S Series AB6000G Series
(4)
3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series
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Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series is 12 months from the shipment date from
the manufacturing location when stored in original packaging at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative humidity.
Regulatory
For regulatory information about this product, contact your 3M representative.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests
or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
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of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose
and suitable for user’s method of application.
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direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract,
negligence or strict liability.
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Safety Data Sheet
Please consult Safety Data Sheet prior to use.
