A technique for depositing metal layers over large areas for EMI shielding

Shielding by metal enclosures are now used routinely to guard against electromagnetic fields. The mechanism responsible for shielding in such enclosures is easy to understand-reflection and absorption. Whereas the mechanism is simple, the implementation of this idea is rarely a simple task. Given the variety of geometries, fields and shield materials, one is forced to innovate. Thus, novel solutions towards construction of electromagnetic shield enclosures are sought. This paper presents the merits and demerits of a method that can be used to obtain metallic shields.