CHO-FABTM and CHO-FOIL®
Family of EMI Shielding Tapes with Conductiv e Adhesive
continued
*An embossed version of CHO-FOIL copper tape is available for a
more attractive surface appearance.
Conductive elastomers Knitted wire mesh
Conductive coatings, sealants, adhesives
Cable shielding products EMI/ESD shielding laminates
Shielded vents and windows
FCC/VDE and TEMPEST testing
LEADER IN EMI SHIELDING INNOVATION, DESIGN, AND TEST TECHNOLOGY
TECHNICAL
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CHO-FABTM tape is a corrosion resistant
nickel-plated cloth coated with Chomerics
highly conductive pressure-sensitive
adhesive. This adhesive contains a
uniform dispersion of conductive particles
that create a very low electrical resistance
through the tape. This feature results in
superior shielding performance in a wide
variety of environmental conditions.
CHO-FAB tape is extremely
strong, lightweight and has excellent
conformability/wrapability to enhance
shielding performance and appearance.
Use of corrosion resistant nickel-plated
cloth and Chomerics superior metal-
particle-filled conductive adhesive
technology produces a tape used in a
wide variety of EMI shielding and ground-
ing applications.
CHO-FOIL® tapes are an economical
EMI shielding solution for a variety of
commercial uses. The tapes are available
in copper, aluminum, or tinned copper foil
backed with Chomerics highly conductive
pressure-sensitive adhesive. The copper
version of CHO-FOIL tape meets the
requirements of MIL-T-47012 and the
tinned copper foil tape meets MIL-T-10727
for corrosion resistance.
CHO-FOIL and CHO-FAB shielding
tapes are available in standard 36 yard
length rolls, and die cut custom configura-
tions.* For applications requiring surface
conductivity only, copper tape is available
with a non-conductive adhesive.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Provides a low impedance connection
between a braided cable shield and
the metal connector backshell in
molded cables. An effective EMI
shielded assembly can be achieved
without soldering the tape to the braid
or backshell.
EMI radiation measurement trouble-
shooting, using CHO-FOIL tape to
shield ventilation slots or seam gaps.
Provides electrical continuity in seams
of EMI shielded rooms and electronic
enclosures.
Supplies electrical contact to surfaces
that cant be soldered to, such as
conductive plastic or aluminum.
EMI shield for cables by wrapping
the tape around the cable. An overlap
is recommended.
ESD shielding.
Provides corrosion-resistant ground
contact points.
Fabric tape available where weight
and flexibility are important such as
for wrapping cables.
CHO-FABTM and CHO-FOIL
® Family of EMI Shielding Tapes With Conductive Adhesive continued
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Please consult Chomerics Applications Engineering Department
for assistance with a custom application involving a need for material in other than slit roll form.
Technical Data
PROPERTY TEST METHOD TYPICAL VALUES
Part Number Prefix –– CCH CCE CCJ CCK CCD CAD CFT
Fabric/Foil Type –– 1 oz. 1 oz. embossed Aluminum 1 oz. Tin- 1 oz. Aluminum Nickel Plated
RA Copper RA Copper Plated Copper RA Copper Cloth
Fabric/Foil Thickness, –– 1.4 (.036) 1.4 (.036) 2 (.051) 1.6 (.041) 1.4 (.036) 2 (.051) 5 (.127)
mils (mm)
Adhesive Type –– Particle Filled Acrylic Pressure Sensitive
Adhesive Thickness, –– 1.5 (.038) 2 sides:
mils (mm) 1.5 each (.038 each) 1.5 (.038)
Total Thickness, –– 2.9 (.074) 4 (.110) 3.5 (.089) 3.1 (.079) 4.4 (.112) 5 (.127) 6.5 (1.651)
mils (mm)
Temperature Range, __ 40 to 400 40 to 180
°F (°C) (40 to 205) (40 to 82)
Electrical Resistance, MIL-STD-202C <.003 (.0004) <.003 (.0004) <.010 (.002) <.003 (.0004) <.010 (.002) <.010 (.002) <.100 (.020)
ohms/in2 (ohms/cm2)
Flame Resistance UL Subject 510 PASS MEETS PASS PASS MEETS MEETS N/A
Adhesion to Aluminum ASTM D1000 >40 [2.5] (438)
oz./inch [ppi] (N/m)
APPLICATION NOTESAPPLICATION NOTES
APPLICATION NOTESAPPLICATION NOTES
APPLICATION NOTES
1. To ensure maximum adhesion, remove all surface oils and dust from the
areas to be taped.
2. When applying the tape, note that oils from the hand can affect adhesion.
3. These tapes are compatible with industry standard tape dispensers.
CCH 36 101ZZZZ Copper foil, conductive adhesive
CCE 36 101ZZZZ Copper foil, conductive adhesive, embossed
CCH 36 301ZZZZ Copper foil, non-conductive adhesive
CCJ 36 201ZZZZ Aluminum foil, conductive adhesive
CCK 36 101ZZZZ Tin plated copper foil, conductive adhesive
CCD 36 101ZZZZ Copper foil, conductive adhesive 2 sides
CAD 36 101ZZZZ Aluminum foil, conductive adhesive 2 sides
CFT 36 101ZZZZ Nickel-plated fabric, conductive adhesive
ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard rolls can be ordered through Chomerics
authorized distributors using these part numbers:
0050010001500200030004000600080012002400
0.5 in. 1.0 in. 1.5 in. 2.0 in. 3.0 in. 4.0 in. 6.0 in. 8.0 in. 12 in. 24 in.
12.7mm 25.4mm 38.1mm 50.8mm 76.2mm 102mm 152mm 203mm 305mm 610mm
(Other widths available up to 24 in. [61
cm])
ZZZZ = WIDTH
NOTICE: The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate. However, since the varied conditions of potential use are beyond our control, all recommendations or suggestions are
presented without guarantee or responsibility on our part and users should make their own tests to determine the suitability of our products in any specific situation. This product is sold without warranty either expressed
or implied, of fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, except that this product shall be of standard quality, and except to the extent otherwise stated on Chomerics invoice, quotation, or order acknowledgement.
We disclaim any and all liability incurred in connection with the use of information contained herein, or otherwise. All risks of such are assumed by the user. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed
as a recommendation to use any process or to manufacture or to use any product in conflict with existing or future patents covering any product or material or its use. The items described in this document are hereby
offered for sale by Parker Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries or its authorized distributors. This offer and its acceptance are governed by the provisions in the document entitled Offer of Sale, available from
Chomerics on request.
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Printed in U.S.A. Rev. 1-1197
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Div. of Parker Hannifin Corp.
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Table A: Reliability Data
TEST TEST METHOD CCH CCE CCJ CCK CCD CAD CFT
Initial Surface Resistivity (SR) (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <2 <2 <2 <2 N/A N/A <100
Initial Through Resistivity (TR) (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <3 <3 <35 <2 <15**** <100**** <100
Initial Peel Strength ASTM D1000 44.8 44.8 51.2 46.4 48 70.4 44.8
OZ./inch [ppi] (N/m)** [2.8] (490) [2.8] (490) [3.2] (560) [2.9] (508) [3.0] (525) [4.4] (710) [2.8] (490)
Initial Taber Abrasion Surface Resistivity
(SR) (milliohms) CHO-TP-57*** <6 <3 <6 <9 N/A N/A <100
Heat Aging SR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <10 <2 <20 <2 N/A N/A <100
185°F (85°C)/ TR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <16 <3 <22 <2 <7**** <60**** <150
168 hrs. Peel, OZ./inch [ppi] (N/m)** ASTM D1000 57.6 62.4 76.8 67.2 73.6 78.4 59.2
[3.6] (630) [3.9] (683) [8.0] (840) [4.2] (735) [4.6] (805) [4.8] (840) [3.7] (648)
Heat Aging SR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <10 <3 <20 <2 N/A N/A <100
250°F (121°C)/ TR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <70 <3 <23 <2 <3**** <10**** <150
168 hrs. Peel, OZ./inch [ppi] (N/m)** ASTM D1000 57.6 59.2 75.2 51.2 70.4 84.8 43.2
[3.6] (630) [3.7] (648) [4.7] (823) [3.2] (560) [4.4] (770) [5.3] (928) [2.7] (473)
Heat Aging with SR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** N/A N/A N/A <2 N/A N/A <100
Humidity 95% RH/ TR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** N/A N/A N/A <2 <115**** <150**** <150
185°F (85°C)/ Peel, OZ./inch [ppi] (N/m)** ASTM D1000 N/A N/A N/A 78.4 78.4 84.8 46.4
[4.9] (858) [4.9] (858) [5.3] (928) [2.9] (508)
Salt fog corrosion/ SR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** N/A N/A N/A <2 N/A N/A <100
168 hrs. TR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** N/A N/A N/A <2 <275**** <600**** <1000
Peel, OZ./inch [ppi] (N/m)** ASTM D1000 N/A N/A N/A 76.8 62.4 80 33.6
[4.8] (840) [3.9] (683) [5.0] (875) [2.1] (368)
Taber abrasion SR (milliohms)* CHO-TP-57*** <3 <5 <2 <6 N/A N/A <175
500 gramweight,
CS-10 wheel,
500 cycles
N/A = Not Applicable
* All measurements of surface resistivity and through resistivity made at ambient temperature with tapes mounted on tinned copper
substrate except for taber abrasion where a plastic substrate was used.
** 90° peel strength tests were done on an Instron at 2 inches per minute with tapes on a 2024 aluminum substrate.
*** CHO-TP-57 available from Chomerics on request.
**** Through resistivity measurement of double sided adhesive tapes done with tapes flanged between 2024 aluminum substrates.
NOTE: The following table represents actual experimental test data taken according to Chomerics internal test procedures. This data
differs from the previous table due to differences in test methods.