3M-AB6005S

Technical Data  

August 2014  

3M

™

EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S,  

and AB6000G Series  

Product Description  

3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series consists of an insulation layer, shielding layer, absorbing  

layer and non-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive.  

Features and Benefits  

• Insulation

 

Layer  

• EMI

 

Shielding Layer  

• EMI

 

Absorption Layer  

• Pressure-sensitive

 

Adhesive (PSA) Layer  

• Supplied

 

on a removable release liner for easy handling and die-cutting  

Applications  

The absorber is typically used for applications requiring both electromagnetic shielding performance and absorption  

function. It is useful for electrical devises for broadband radio frequency range (mobile phone, PDA, PC, BS/CS tuner,  

LAN, medical and military devices).  

Common applications include attenuation of conduction and radiation noise suppression and filtering (FPCB and chips  

on circuit, high speed microprocessor) and resonant peak of enclosed cavities (EMI/ESD), and electric/ electronic/ RF  

components (IC/LSL, PCB, FPC, cable, oscillators, RF modules), mechanical bodies (metal can, frame, body, enclosure).  

Attenuation and Power Loss  

Many factors determine the true attenuation of electromagnetic shielding and absorbing material, including type and  

thickness of polymer, adhesive type, 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 value for  

the attenuation.  

3M

™

EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series  

Typical Physical Properties  

Note:

The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not  

be used for specification purposes.  

Typical Value  

Property (Test Method)  

US units (metric)  

Color  

AB6000G – Grey  

AB6000S – Silver  

Adhesive  

Acrylic non-conductive pressure-sensitive  

Metal shielding layer and Absorption layer  

Type of Backing  

Thickness  

AB6005  

AB6005G  

Total Thickness  

Absorber Thickness  

4.13 mil (0.105 mm)  

1.97 mil (0.050 mm)  

4.13 mil (0.105 mm)  

1.97 mil (0.050 mm)  

Frequency Range  

10MHz – 18GHz  

Operating Temperature  

Shielding Effectiveness

1  

Adhesion Strength

2  

-.22 – 221°F (-30 – 105°C)  

Min 40db (30MHz – 1GHz)  

8.8 oz/in (250gf/25mm)  

path between the application substrate and foil backing.  

• Power

 

Loss Property on Microstrip Line (50Ω)  

1.0  

EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series  

0.9  

0.8  

0.7  

0.6  

0.5  

0.4  

0.3  

0.2  

0.1  

0.0  

EMI Absorber with Shielding AB6000 Series  

100M  

1G  

Frequency [Hz]  

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3M

™

EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series  

Typical Physical Properties

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Note:

The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not  

be used for specification purposes.  

• Shielding

 

Effectivness (SE)  

100  

90  

80  

70  

60  

50  

40  

30  

20  

10  

0

900  

0

100  

300  

600  

800  

1000  

200  

400  

500  

700  

Frequency [MHz]  

• Structure  

Shield Layer  

Absorbing Layer  

Insulation Layer  

Shield Layer  

Insulation Layer  

Absorbing Layer  

Adhesive Layer  

Release Liner  

Absorbing Layer  

Adhesive Layer  

Release Liner  

Shield Layer  

Conductive Adhesive Layer  

Release Liner  

AB6000 Series  

AB6000S Series  

AB6000G Series  

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3M

™

EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series  

Storage and Shelf Life  

The shelf life of 3M™ EMI Absorber AB6000, AB6000S, and AB6000G Series is 12 months from the shipment date from  

the manufacturing location when stored in original packaging at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative humidity.  

Safety Data Sheet  

Please consult Safety Data Sheet prior to use.  

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  

Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance  

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.  

Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer  

Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature,  

3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product.  

3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY  

IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED  

WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product  

does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product  

or refund of the purchase price.  

Limitation of Liability  

Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether  

direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract,  

negligence or strict liability.  

Electronics Materials Solutions Division  

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1-800-251-8634 phone  

651-778-4244 fax  

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