Abstract:
An assembly for protecting the active electronic components of an electronic product from the environment and electromagnetic interference (EMI). A method is described where the assembly is formed by providing a metallized flexible enclosure around the electronic product, such as a printed circuit board, and subsequently sealing the metallized flexible enclosure, such that separable connectors can be readily accessed without violating the integrity of the seal. The metallized flexible enclosure includes multiple layers of polymeric materials that provide diffusion barrier properties and a metallic layer that provides both diffusion barrier properties and EMI shielding capabilities. The multiple layer sheet is patterned to optimize the diffusion barrier properties and EMI shielding capabilities. Further, the multiple layer sheet enables efficient, high volume production. Thus, electronic products can be provided with an assembly having an environment protection capability and EMI shielding capability amenable to reliable and cost effective high volume production.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating a coextruded part includes a multiple layer sheet. First, an extruded part (80) is fabricated which can include a complex interior structure. Then, a multiple layer sheet material (82) is formed into a tube surrounding the first extruded part (80) and bonded to the outer surface. Next, the composite structure then enters a second extrusion die (40) and an outer layer of a second polymeric material (84) is coextruded over the structure to form the outer surface. Thus, the multiple layer sheet (82) embedded within the coextruded part imparts diffusion barrier and electromagnetic shielding capabilities to a complex extruded part in a continuous and cost effective manner.
Abstract:
An assembly for protecting the active electronic components of an electronic product from the environment and electromagnetic interference (EMI). A method is described where the assembly is formed by providing a metallized flexible enclosure around the electronic product, such as a printed circuit board, and subsequently sealing the metallized flexible enclosure, such that separable connectors can be readily accessed without violating the integrity of the seal. The metallized flexible enclosure includes multiple layers of polymeric materials that provide diffusion barrier properties and a metallic layer that provides both diffusion barrier properties and EMI shielding capabilities. The multiple layer sheet is patterned to optimize the diffusion barrier properties and EMI shielding capabilities. Further, the multiple layer sheet enables efficient, high volume production. Thus, electronic products can be provided with an assembly having an environment protection capability and EMI shielding capability amenable to reliable and cost effective high volume production.