Electromagnetic compatibility design of computer case

For an information processing device such as a computer, the chassis not only provides mechanical protection, but also functions as an electromagnetic shield: the computer is protected from external electromagnetic waves, so that the computer works more stably and reliably; at the same time, the computer itself can be prevented. The generated electromagnetic waves radiate outwards to avoid affecting the normal operation of other electronic devices. Therefore, the chassis design has been paid more and more attention by PC manufacturers and has become an important factor in measuring the quality of PC products. Below, we will give a brief introduction to the electromagnetic compatibility design of the computer chassis from the aspects of chassis selection, gap and opening treatment.

Box material selection

In order to improve the shielding effectiveness of the chassis, the choice of chassis materials should be considered first. Since the shielding effect of different materials is different, metal materials with high magnetic permeability and high electrical conductivity should be selected according to the efficiency of shielding and the cost ratio of raw materials.

Since the electromagnetic wave propagates in a straight line, when it propagates to the metal surface, it can not only penetrate into the thin layer of the surface of the metal body, but also produce a reflection phenomenon on the metal surface. Therefore, a chassis plate with a moderate thickness and a good smoothness should be selected: if the chassis The thickness is too thin, not only does not protect the machine, but the electromagnetic wave is easy to penetrate, the shielding effect is greatly reduced; the box is too thick, which causes unnecessary waste of raw materials; the better the surface finish of the chassis, the electromagnetic wave in the chassis The more reflective the surface is, the better the surface finish is easy to process, and the ease of processing and chemical corrosion resistance of the sheet.

Gap and opening treatment

Because there are various wiring harnesses and boards inserted and led out on the computer cabinet, such as power cables, signal cables, control cables, etc.; there are switches, indicator lights, floppy drives, optical drives, etc., and ventilation holes are also arranged for heat dissipation, so the chassis does not It may be made completely sealed, but there are more or less seams and openings - these seams and openings can cause electrical discontinuities, such as improper handling, will result in a reduction in shielding effectiveness. Therefore, in the design of the chassis, if you want to improve the electromagnetic shielding effectiveness of the product, you must make special "care" for the seams and openings.

Seam measures

Due to the unevenness of the surface of the joint of the chassis and the warpage of the thin-plate type material, a long and narrow gap will inevitably occur. According to the electromagnetic wave theory on the overall shielding effectiveness of the joint, the following measures can be taken for the chassis joint:

a. reduce the length of the gap

When the length of the slit reaches λ/4 (λ is the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave) or longer, this gap becomes a very effective radiation generator, causing a large amount of leakage of electromagnetic energy. Therefore, the open-top structure should be used as much as possible instead of the two-sided open-cover structure to reduce the total gap length. It is also possible to apply conductive material or increase the conductive gasket at the joint - since the contact surface is microscopically It is said that the joint is uneven, and the joint can only be partially contacted. Therefore, the conductive material or the conductive gasket can be applied to increase the contact surface, thereby reducing electromagnetic leakage.

Because computer products are information technology equipment, the radio disturbance characteristics should meet the relevant requirements of the "Radio Disturbance Limits and Measurement Methods for Information Technology Equipment" (GB9254-1998). In this standard, the finite value of the frequency component of the radio frequency from 150KHz to 1GHz is required. The wavelength corresponding to the highest frequency of 1GHz is 30cm, and the corresponding λ/4 is 7.5cm. Therefore, the length of the gap is required to be controlled as much as 5~7. Within centimeters. In addition, if the conditions permit, increasing the number of connecting points such as screws or reducing the spacing of the connecting points such as screws can also play the role of controlling the length of the slit.

b. Increase the depth of the gap

Increasing the depth of the gap can improve the shielding effectiveness of the chassis: from the perspective of electromagnetic leakage, increasing the overlap size at the seam is equivalent to increasing the depth of the gap, so that the electromagnetic wave passes through multiple reflections and refractions between the metal walls. The energy is consumed in a large amount, and the energy leaking from the inside of the chassis to the outside is naturally reduced accordingly (the seams of the chassis should not be arranged at the corners as much as possible, and should be placed on a large plane as much as possible). U-slit is an effective design to increase the depth of the gap.

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