GORE® SNAPSHOT® EMI Shield Application Summary: Wireless Communication Headset
Reduce interference with lightweight shielding for wireless communication devices
Application Overview
A customer was developing a communication system to be worn by athletic coaches in all types of outdoor environments. The system included a headset and a wireless transmitter worn on the coach’s belt. Key issues for this application include the following:
- Reliable data transmission
- nterference from external sources
- Lightweight packaging
The customer had previously used a combination of conductive coating, casting, and gaskets for EMI shielding. However, this approach did not provide adequate shielding and resulted in a product that was too heavy for the user to wear.
The Gore Solution
GORE® SNAPSHOT® EMI Shields ensure excellent signal performance up to 12 gigahertz and improve shielding effectiveness by providing excellent signal isolation between critical areas. These lightweight, multicavity shields allowed the customer to minimize product size and weight by customizing the height and shape of the shields used in the transmitter.