Shielding Aerospace Systems from Electromagnetic Interference

For decades, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding has been a consideration and concern to the aerospace and defense industries. But, with the airwaves becoming ever more crowded as devices get smarter and more prolific, EMI has also become a greater consideration for everyone from consumer products manufacturers to the burgeoning U.S. Space Force. Ensuring that on-demand signals are not interfered with or corrupted has made the need for materials that shield EMI more important than ever.

EMI, which is caused by one electronic device sending radio frequency or electromagnetic waves intentionally or unintentionally to another device, can disrupt electronic devices, equipment, and systems used in critical medical, military, aerospace, mass transit, vehicular control, and navigation systems. Shielding blocks electromagnetic fields with conductive barriers to ensure reliable system performance.