Numerical and experimental study of the shielding effectiveness of a metallic enclosure

This paper presents a detailed study of the shielding effectivity properties of metal enclosures. Measurements in anechoic chambers are compared to full-wave electromagnetic simulations. The study is not limited to the frequency range below the first resonance frequency. Different aspects are investigated such as the influence of the size, position and number of apertures, and the effect of the presence of metal plates and of absorbing materials. Where possible, the specific behavior of the shielding effectivity is explained theoretically and existing simple design rules are assessed.

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