Glenair AmberStrand® CompositeEMI/RFI Braid

AmberStrand® Composite EMI/RFI Braid

Nickel Plated Composite Shielding Offers Unique Solution to Electromagnetic Compatibility

Expandable, flexible, high-strength, conductive, thermoplastic materialProvides abrasion resistance and EMI shielding at a fraction of the weight of metal braid

Glenair AmberStrand® Features

“The Weight Saver” - average 78% less than tin/copperShields from 80db to 40db in 100Khz @ 1Ghz Superb optical braid coverage - 90-95%Full mechanical function - Crimp, Band-It, SolderExtremely strong fiber coated with Nickel or Silver.Meets limits of 1.0% max outgas test to IAW ASTM-595-90 and 0.10% max. CVCM Meets Lightning strike ANSVEIA-364-75 specification at 3Kva, 6Kva & 10Kva wave form BHigh flexure strength and flexibility -80˚C to +220˚CExcellent Abrasion and Burn Resistance

Glenair AmberStrand®Market Applications Reduce the Size and Weight of

Interconnect Systems Eliminate EMI Signal Distortion on

interconnect assemblies Solve High Cycle/High Flexure

Mechanical Assembly issues Perform in High Temperature

Applications

Glenair AmberStrand® Weight Savings

100 feet of ¼” AmberStrand vs. Tin/Copper shield saves 3+ Lbs.

100 feet of 5/8” AmberStrand vs. Tin/Copper shield saves 5+ Lbs.

Estimated system weight savings in a mix of AmberStrand sizes totaling 1000 feet in length could save 40 to 50 pounds or more.

In a Jumbo Jet longer lengths of AmberStrand could add up to passengers being “lost” via weight savings.

Glenair AmberStrand® Weights

AmberStrand® Weight vs. Tin/Copper

AmberStrand® 100% Light Weight Metal Clad Composite BraidNickel Plated 103-026Tensile strength 590,000 psi (min .) ISO 37

Ultimate elongation 2.5% (min.) ISO 37

Operating Temperature -80°C to 220°C 85% Shielding effectiveness 1000 hours

Specific gravity 1.45% (max.) ISO 1183

Thermal CyclingNo adverse affects in visual inspection or resistance after 50 cycles

-65°C to +200°C

Lightning Current Glenair Qual. Test Report 040607AMB ANSI/EIA-364-75-1977 Wave Form B

Surface Transfer Impedance Glenair Qual. Test Report 040607AMB IEC 600096-1, Amendment 2

Vertical FlammabilitySelf extinguishing ≤ 2 secBurn length 0.1 in max - Dripping 0.0 seconds

14 CFR part 25.853 (a)AMdT25-116 Appendix F Part I (a) (1) (ii)

Fungus Resistance Testing 28-day Incubation Test – Results - no fungus growth

MIL-Std 810F, Method 508.5

Mass loss and Collected Volatile Condensable Materials

1.0% max. mass; .10% max CVCM ASTM E-595

AmberStrand® 100% Light Weight Metal Clad Composite BraidNickel Plated 103-026Flex Test 50,000 cycles No tearing or visible damage 90° - 120° bend

Salt Spray 500 HrsDC Resistance IAW AS85049 .5 millohm; No evidence of base metal on braid

ASTM B117-03 Sodium Chloride 5%

Salt Fog N/SO2 No damage or adverse affects ASTM G 85 Annex 4 200 Hours

JP-8 (Mil-T-83133) Military Jet Aircraft Fuel (70°C)

No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)

Skydrol Military Jet Aircraft fuel (90˚C)

No fraying, DC resistance within limits(AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)

Hydraulic Fluid Mil-H-5606 (70°C)

No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)

Silicate Ester Base Coolanol 25R (70°C)

No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)

Polyalphaolefin Mil-C-87252 (70°C)

No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified)

AmberStrand® Data Sheet 103-026-xxx

Test results, Mil-Std 810F Method 504 (modified), for all Substances Listed Below:No fraying, DC resistance within limits (AS85049 paragraph 4.6.3)

Lubricating Oil Mil-L-23699 8 hrs @ 150°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°CIsopropyl Alcohol 8 hrs @ 50°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°CCleaner Fluid Mil-C-85570 8 hrs @ 23°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°CDe-Icer Fluid AMS-1432 8 hrs @ 23°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°CFire Extinguishing Foam 8 hrs @ 23°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°CR-134 Refrigerant 8 hrs @ 23°C, followed by 72 hrs @ 65°C

AmberStrand® – Two Versions 103-026-xxx100% AmberStrand

103-027-xxx75-25 AmberStrand/NiCu

How to Order - Example - 103-026-xxx

Glenair AmberStrand® Interconnect Synergy