Electronic & Electrochemical Materials

GORE-SHIELD® GS8000 EMI Gaskets


GORE-SHIELD® GS8000 EMI Gaskets

GORE-SHIELD® GS8000 EMI Gaskets are ideal for applications that require conformability, excellent cavity-to-cavity EMI shielding, and superior conductivity at low compressive forces. They are supplied as precision die-cut parts on rolls for high volume assembly. This material is ideal for the cellular phone, PDA, and mobile electronics markets.



GORE-SHIELD® GS8000 EMI Gaskets consist of a nickel-plated conductive polyurethane foam, a conductive pressure sensitive adhesive, a copper foil, another conductive pressure sensitive layer, and a PET carrier film.

Features and Benefits:

  • Low DC resistance and high shielding effectiveness
  • Excellent reliability through Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)
  • Conformable and highly compressible with low force
  • Increases functional space by reducing fixing points
  • Minimizes stress on housing and circuit boards

Applications

EMI shielding for mobile phones, wireless PDAs, or other portable electronic devices.


GORE-SHIELD® GS8000 EMI Gasket Nominal Properties:

Physical Property Nominal Value  Test Method 
Composite Thickness 1.62 mm ± 0.25 mm Measured Optically
Die-Cut Part Thickness 1.0 mm Measured Optically
Linear .051 mm Polyester N/A
Recommended Compression Stop 0.3 to 0.5 mm
 (0.4 mm ideal)
N/A
Ground Pad Gap Height Range 0.25 - 0.8 mm N/A
Pressure to Compress to 0.4 mm 3.5 kg/cm2
 (50 psi)
EM2WIIN T-1055
DC Resistance at 0.4 mm 6m Ω EM2WIIN T-1055
Volume Resistivity at 0.4 mm 0.03 Ω-cm Modified ASTM-D2739
Shielding Effectiveness at 0.4 mm (0.1 to 3 GHz) >80 dB Modified ARP-1075