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Engineering resources and technical data to support material selection, RF performanceoptimization, and aerospace qualification.
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Application Notes
Microwave Absorbers:
Reducing Cavity Resonances
Understand how microwave absorber materials help reduce cavity resonance and improve shielding effectiveness in high-frequency electronic systems. This application note covers absorber placement strategies, EMI reduction techniques, and real-world integration considerations for RF enclosures and assemblies.
Die-Cut & Kiss-Cut Application Note
Design guidance for die-cut and kiss-cut RF absorber materials used in EMI suppression and enclosure integration. This resource covers adhesive-backed formats, manufacturing considerations, tolerances, and installation strategies for production-ready applications.
Technical Bulletins
Tech Bulletin 101:
NRL Arch Reflectivity
Learn more about how MAST Technologies characterizes the electrical properties of materials in a reflection environment via a custom-fabricated NRL Arch Reflectivity test setup.
Contact a MAST engineer if you have any questions about the NRL Arch Reflectivity test setup or other characterization methods
Tech Bulletin 102:
Elastomer Selection
Use this handy technical bulletin to take the guesswork out of elastomer selection in a variety of unique RF absorbing, microwave absorbing and emi shielding applications.
This guide is a useful starting point for material downselection, but feel free to contact a MAST engineer if this bulletin isn’t comprehensive enough for your needs.
Tech Bulletin 103:
Transmission Tunnel Measurements
Overview of transmission tunnel testing methods used to characterize absorber material insertion loss and attenuation performance. Includes guidance on RF measurement techniques for sheet absorbers, foam materials, and enclosure applications.
Technical Bulletin 104: MR21 Series Outgassing Data
Outgassing performance data for MAST’s MR21 absorber series used in aerospace and vacuum-sensitive applications. Includes material characterization supporting satellite, payload, and high-altitude platform qualification requirements.
Technical Bulletin 105:
Silicone Adhesion
Technical guidance covering silicone adhesion behavior across absorber materials, substrates, and environmental conditions. Includes considerations for bonding performance, surface preparation, and long-term durability in demanding operating environments.
Technical Bulletin 106: Die-Cutting Design Guidelines
Engineering guidelines for designing RF absorber materials for die-cut production and integration. Covers tolerances, geometry considerations, adhesive application, material handling, and manufacturing best practices for scalable production.
Technical Bulletin 107: Honeycomb Core Capabilities
MAST Technologies is a leading manufacturer of microwave absorbing honeycomb core materials fordefense applications.
Technical Bulletin 108: Backlobe Suppressor Tech Data
MAST Technologies’ cellular antenna backlobe suppressors are the latest development in outdoor cellularinfrastructure signal attenuation.
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