Application Notes
Microwave Absorbers:
Reducing Cavity Resonances
MAST Technologies’ own Andrew Sundsmo gives insight into the design and use of microwave absorbing materials in high frequency devices in this application note originally published in CE Magazine. Contact Andrew Sundsmo directly to discuss MAST’s innovative solutions to your unique high frequency applications.
The Use of Absorbers in Electronics
MAST Technologies’ EMI consultant Ed Nakauchi presents an in-depth look into the use of microwave absorbing materials in PCB edge fringing, PCB trace radiation, and cavity resonance effect reduction in this brief overview article. Contact a MAST Technologies representative to discuss MAST’s innovative solutions to your unique electronics applications.
Online RF Resources:
RF Cafe
Check out RF Cafe for RF engineering resources, equations and tables, industry standards and other special interest links and articles. MAST Technologies is officially listed as an RF absorber and EMI shielding material manufacturer and has contributed application notes to the Engineering Resources section.
Save Installation Time with Kiss Cutting
Learn the differences between traditional bag and tag die-cutting versus material supplied in kiss cut pads and how kiss cutting can save you time and money during installation. Decide which method is right for you and contact an applications engineer today to discuss your options!
Technical Bulletins
Tech Bulletin 101:
NRL Arch Reflectivity
Learn more about how MAST Technologies characterizes the electrical properties of materials in a reflection environment via a custom-fabricated NRL Arch Reflectivity test setup.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about the NRL Arch Reflectivity test setup or other characterization methods
Tech Bulletin 102:
Elastomer Selection
Use this handy technical bulletin to take the guesswork out of elastomer selection in a variety of unique RF absorbing, microwave absorbing and emi shielding applications.
This guide is a useful starting point for material downselection, but feel free to contact a MAST engineer if this bulletin isn’t comprehensive enough for your needs.
Tech Bulletin 103:
Transmission Tunnel
Learn more about how MAST Technologies characterizes the electrical properties of materials in a transmission environment via a custom-fabricated transmission tunnel test setup.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about the transmission tunnel test setup or other characterization methods.
Tech Bulletin 104:
MR21 Series Outgassing
Take a look at outgassing data for MAST Technologies’ Cavity Resonance Absorber MR21 Series of silicone microwave / RF absorbers. This data is particularly useful when evaluating materials for aerospace applications.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about this data or if you’d like to request additional information.
Tech Bulletin 105:
Silicone Adhesion
Explore silicone adhesion data for MAST Technologies’ Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) offered on all standard microwave / RF absorbers. This data is useful for applications with specific bond strength requirements.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about this data or if you’d like to request additional information.
Tech Bulletin 106:
Die Cutting Design Guidelines
Die cutting complex parts can be a challenging task, but utilizing these guidelines in the design phase can eliminate headaches during production. Follow the simple rules in this Technical Bulletin to reduce cost and improve lead-time during production.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about die design or if you’d like to request additional information.