Potential of Commercial Titanium in Electromagnetic Shielding for 5G Frequency Domain

Year 2024, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 198 - 207, 29.10.2024

Uğur Sorgucu

https://doi.org/10.46387/bjesr.1511306

Abstract

The rapid advancements in telecommunications, medicine, military systems, and electronic devices have led to significant public health concerns regarding electromagnetic pollution. This issue is complex due to the potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) to cause malfunctions or reduced performance in various electronic devices and systems. Electromagnetic shielding materials are essential for reducing pollution and protecting individuals, devices, and systems. Titanium, with its unique attributes, including enhanced electrical conductivity, durability, environmental sustainability, chemical stability, and superior mechanical properties, is an effective defense against electromagnetic pollution. This study utilizes commercially pure titanium grade 4 (CP Ti Grade 4) due to the complex processes involved in obtaining pure titanium. The study investigates the electromagnetic shielding efficacy of titanium in the 5G frequency bands using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), waveguides, and coaxial cables, demonstrating an impressive shielding effectiveness (SE) of approximately 70 dB within the 3.3–6 GHz frequency range

Keywords

Titanium, 5G, Shielding Effectiveness, Electromagnetic Compatibility

5G Frekans Bölgesi için Ticari Titanyumun Elektromanyetik Ekranlama Potansiyeli

Abstract

Telekomünikasyon, tıp, askeri sistemler ve elektronik cihazlardaki hızlı ilerlemeler, elektromanyetik kirlilik konusunda önemli bir halk sağlığı endişesine yol açmıştır. Bu sorun, elektromanyetik girişimin (EMI) çeşitli elektronik cihaz ve sistemlerde arızalara veya performans düşüşlerine neden olma potansiyeli nedeniyle karmaşıktır. Elektromanyetik koruyucu malzemeler, kirliliği azaltmak ve bireyleri, cihazları ve sistemleri korumak için gereklidir. Titanyum, gelişmiş elektrik iletkenliği, dayanıklılık, çevresel sürdürülebilirlik, kimyasal kararlılık ve üstün mekanik özellikler gibi benzersiz nitelikleri ile elektromanyetik kirliliğe karşı etkili bir savunmadır. Bu çalışma, saf titanyum elde etme sürecinin karmaşıklığı nedeniyle ticari olarak saf titanyum grade 4 (CP Ti Grade 4) kullanmaktadır. Çalışma, titanyumun 5G frekans bantlarındaki elektromanyetik koruma etkinliğini bir Vektör Ağ Analizörü (VNA), dalga kılavuzları ve koaksiyel kablolar kullanarak araştırmakta ve 3,3–6 GHz frekans aralığında yaklaşık 70 dB'lik etkileyici bir koruma etkinliği (SE) göstermektedir.

Keywords

Titanyum, 5G, Ekranlama Performansı, Elektromanyetik Uyumluluk

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