Mechinical Design for EMI sheildingMechanical Design Tips for EMI Shielding By Fred Broekhuizen Holland Shielding E very company today seems to be involved with CE/EMI demands. The use of electronics increases, and so do the frequencies. Therefore, these demands have to be taken into account at an early stage during the development of new products. In many cases, it is impossible to solve EMI problems at a PCB level, and is it necessary to shield the enclosures and cables. Applications Shielding is a fast way to comply with legal demands or to prevent electromagnetic interference. Because no long-lasting development is required, it is a cost-effective method. Therefore shielding is used for smaller series or if a quick market introduction is needed. Besides that, it is also used for appliances with high radiation or sens……