3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series
Product Description
3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series consists of flexible soft metal flakes filler loaded polymer resin and acrylic pressure
sensitive adhesive.
3M absorber AB5000 series is available in standard A4 size and 210mm (width) x 15 meters length) in roll.
Technical Data August 2014
Applications
3M absorber AB5000 series is typically used for applications requiring electromagnetic absorbing performance.
3M absorber AB5000 series suppresses radiated noise from electrical devices for broadband radio frequency range.
Common uses include mobile phone, computer, digital still camera, military equipment and associated electronic
equipment.
Attenuation and Power Loss
Many factors determine the true attenuation of an electromagnetic absorbing material, including shape and thickness,
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 signal attenuation.
3M absorber AB5000 series’ typical attenuation range is dependent on thickness.
Features and Benefits
• Polymer resin and metal flakes filler
• Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive
• Supplied on a removable liner for easy handling and die-cutting
Properties Typical Value
Type of Backing Polymeric resin with magnetic metal flake filler
Type of Adhesive Acrylic non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA)
Product Number AB5010 AB5020 AB5030 AB5050 AB5100
Thickness1 0.10mm 0.20mm 0.30mm 0.50mm 1.00mm
Standard Packaging 210mm x 15mm 210mm x 10mm
Temperature Range -25 ~ 85°C
Surface Resistivity2 1 x 106 Ω (min)
Thermal Conductivity 0.7 W/mK
Tensile Strength3 6.0 MPa (min)
Attenuation (S11 Reflection
Loss) and Power Loss4 Refer to attached chart
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3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series
Attenuation
0
-1
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
Reflection Loss (dB)
Frequency [MHz]
45 100 1000 10000
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Power Loss (P
Loss/P
In)
Frequency [MHz]
45 100 1000 6000
AB5010
AB5020
AB5030
AB5050
AB5100
AB5010
AB5020
AB5030
AB5050
AB5100
3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series Typical Properties
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
1 This value does not contain a double side adhesive tape thickness. Typical adhesive tape thickness is 50 µm (AB5010 contains 30 µm adhesive)
2 Test method: ASTM D257.
3 Test method: JIS K 6521.
4 Attenuation measured by 7mm coaxial verification kit under short fixed condition. Power loss measured by 50 Ω microstrip line.
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3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series
3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series Typical Properties (continued)
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not
be used for specification purposes.
Power Loss (only AB5005)
3M Electrical Markets Division
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Power Loss (P
Loss/P
In)
Frequency [MHz]
45 100 1000 6000
0
-1
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
Reflection Loss (dB)
Frequency [MHz]
45 100 1000 10000
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
Power Loss (P
Loss/P
In)
Frequency [MHz]
45 100 1000 6000
AB5010
AB5020
AB5030
AB5050
AB5100
AB5010
AB5020
AB5030
AB5050
AB5100
Power Loss
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3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 Series
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Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000 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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negligence or strict liability.
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Safety Data Sheet
Please consult Safety Data Sheet prior to use.
