Compression Budgeting for EMI Gaskets That Hold Up in Production
When an enclosure passes EMI testing once and then fails later, the result is often blamed on the gasket. In practice, the gasket is rarely the root cause. What has…
Common EMI Gasket Mistakes That Lead to Field Failures
EMI gaskets rarely fail because the material itself is flawed. In most field failures, the gasket is performing exactly as specified. What fails instead are the assumptions made about how…
The Role of EMI Gaskets in Electrical, Environmental, and Thermal Stability
EMI Gaskets Fail When They’re Treated as Accessories EMI gaskets are often introduced late in the design process, after enclosure geometry, coatings, fasteners, and grounding schemes are already locked in.…
A Practical RF Shielding Checklist for Engineering and Security Teams
Understanding and controlling electromagnetic interference unites hardware engineers and security officers. While one group worries about product reliability and regulatory emissions, the other focuses on preventing data leaks and remote…
Why EMI Gaskets Are Crucial for Modern Electronics
Electronic devices are everywhere, from heart monitors and aircraft controls to smartphones and satellites. As technology advances, these devices become more compact, powerful, and interconnected. Along with those advances comes…
How to Choose the Right EMI Gasket for Your Application
Most EMI failures don’t occur because an enclosure isn’t shielded; they happen because the shield isn’t continuous. Even a one-millimeter seam between panels can act as a slot antenna, leaking…
Why Do EMI Gaskets Lose Shielding Effectiveness Over Time?
When Protection Starts to Slip Every engineer and product manager who works with EMI shielding has faced the same frustrating moment: the system that passed compliance testing months ago suddenly…
Why EMI Gaskets & Shielding are More Critical Than Ever in Today’s Connected World
Nearly every device we interact with, whether a smartwatch, electric vehicle controller, or hospital monitoring system, is increasingly compact, interconnected, and reliant on sensitive electronic components. The shift toward greater…
Why is it Important to Test EMI Gaskets?
When designing new electronic products, EMI gaskets play a critical role in preventing electromagnetic interference from disrupting device operation. However, accurately understanding a gasket’s actual effectiveness requires careful testing. Engineers,…
When Does a Form-in-Place (FIP) EMI Gasket Actually Outperform a Fabric-over-Foam Gasket?
For design engineers managing electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements, one critical decision is determining which gasket type best suits their application: Form-in-Place (FIP) EMI gaskets or traditional Fabric-over-Foam (FoF) gaskets. Both…