3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000HF Series (Halogen Free)*
Product Description
3M™ EMI Absorbers AB5000HF Series are halogen free* and consists of flexible soft metal flakes filler loaded polymer resin
and acrylic non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive.
Technical Data November 2014
Applications
3M absorber AB5000HF series is typically used for applications requiring electromagnetic absorbing performance.
3M absorber AB5000HF series helps suppress radiated noise from electrical devices for broadband radio frequency range.
Common uses include mobile phone, computer, digital still camera, RF block, and general EMI absorbing.
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 typical value for the signal attenuation.
3M absorber AB5000HF series typical attenuation range is dependent on thickness.
Features and Benefits
• Supplied on a removable liner for easy handling and die-cutting
• Non-conductive acrylics adhesive
• Halogen Free*
3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000HF 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.
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 AB5010HF AB5020HF AB5030HF AB5050HF AB5100HF
Thickness1 0.10mm 0.20mm 0.30mm 0.50mm 1.00mm
Standard Packaging 210mm x 15M for AB5010HF, AB5030HF and AB5050HF 210mm x 10M
but AB5020HF has the following package size: 300mm x 15M
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
1 This value does not contain a double side adhesive tape thickness. Typical adhesive tape thickness is 50 µm
(AB5010HF 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.
* Halogen Free is defined as having maximum 900 ppm bromine, maximum 900 ppm chlorine,
and/or maximum 1500 ppm total bromine and chlorine, per IEC 61249-2-21.
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3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000HF Series (Halogen Free)
3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000HF 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.
Attenuation
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
AB5010HF
AB5020HF
AB5030HF
AB5050HF
AB5100HF
Reflection Loss [dB]
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
AB5010HF
AB5020HF
AB5030HF
AB5050HF
AB5100HF
100 6000
45
Frequency [MHz]
1000
100 6000
45
Frequency [MHz]
1000
Power Loss (Ploss /P
in )
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
AB5010HF
AB5020HF
AB5030HF
AB5050HF
AB5100HF
Reflection Loss [dB]
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
AB5010HF
AB5020HF
AB5030HF
AB5050HF
AB5100HF
100 6000
45
Frequency [MHz]
1000
100 6000
45
Frequency [MHz]
1000
Power Loss (Ploss /P
in )
Power Loss
(3)
Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M absorber AB5000HF series products is 12 months from the shipment date from the manufacturing
location when stored in original cartons at 21°C (71°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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or refund of the purchase price.
Safety Data Sheet
Consult Safety Data Sheet before use.
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3M™ EMI Absorber AB5000HF Series (Halogen Free)
