Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), also known as radio-frequency interference (RFI), occurs when the radio-frequency of an electronic circuit interferes with another electronic device nearby. These waves of disturbances can be caused by carriers of electronic currents like avionics equipment, computers, radios, thunder storms, televisions and cellphones to name a few. With the growing number of electronics on-board modern aircraft, it is of utmost importance to take every precaution to prevent and/or minimize the chance of EMI/RFI occurring.
EMI/RFI has the potential to cause loss of connectivity, obstruction to cockpit radios and radar signals resulting in full or partial communication loss between signal towers and pilot. Clearly, these are potentially drastic consequences, which is why EMI/RFI shielding has become such a vital consideration throughout the wire and cable industry. Aerospace, defense, and military customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Bombardier, etc. continually...
