Technical Data April, 2009 3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 Product Description 3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 is an isotropically conductive pressure sensitive tape. 3M tape 9713 conducts electricity through the thickness (Z-axis) and in the plane of the adhesive (X, Y planes) and is ideal for EMI/RFI shield and EMI/RFI gasket attachment to metal surfaces. The tape consists of a high performance 3M adhesive loaded with conductive fibers. The result is a double-sided tape providing both good adhesion and good electrical performance. The conductive fibers in 3M tape 9713 also provide improved handling characteristics. 3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 is ideal for attaching EMI shields to electronic and electrical devices. 3M tape 9713 may be used with many types of foil laminate shields, such as aluminum/PVC or copper/PVC laminates, to provide a customized shielding solution. This tape may also be used to attach conductive fabric/foam core EMI gaskets to electronic cabinetry. 3M tape 9713 may be applied in strips or die cut to specific shapes and sizes. Compared to screws or other mechanical connectors, 3M tape 9713 provides reduced assembly time and a solid bond line with no gaps which might result in EMI emission. Construction Product 3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 Adhesive Type Filled Acrylic Filler Type Conductive Fibers Release Liner Silicone-Treated Polycoated Kraft Paper Approximate Thickness: Tape Only: 0.0035 in. (0.0889 mm) Release Liner: 0.004 in. (0.010 mm) 3 3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes. Electrical Properties Contact Resistance: Substrate Tested (Foil/Rigid Plate) Aluminum/ Aluminum/ Copper/ Copper/ Aluminum Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Copper < 2.5 < 2.0 < 1.0 < 0.5 Based upon four wire (Kelvin probe) resistance measurements made with crossed pieces of Foil/3M XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713/Rigid plate construction using a 1.0 in x 1.0 in square piece of 3M tape 9713. The rigid metal surface was prepared with a Scotch-Brite pad to roughen the surface and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Outgassing: Total Mass Loss (TML): 1.60% (ASTM E-595) Collected Volatile Condensed Materials (CVCM): 0.03% Water Vapor Recovered (WVR) 0.36% Minimum Overlap Length: 1/4 in. (6 mm) Minimum Overlap Width: 1/8 inch (3 mm) Adhesion Properties Adhesion in oz/in (g/cm) 15 min. at 1 hr. at 24 hr. at 1 hr. at 24 hr. at Substrate 72F (22C) 72F (22C) 72F (22C) 158F (70C) 158F (70C) Stainless Steel > 30 (335) > 45 (502) > 50 (558) > 50 (558) > 55 (613) Aluminum > 20 (223) > 35 (390) > 40 (446) > 40 (446) > 55 (613) Copper > 20 (223) > 40 (446) > 45 (502) > 40 (446) > 60 (669) Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the 3M tape 9713. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158F (70C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. Operative Temperature Range and Shelf Life Short Term Exposure (minutes, hours) Long Term (days, weeks) 250F (121C) 158F (70C) Shelf Life of Tape in Roll Form: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original cartons at 70F (21C) and 50% relative humidity. Available Sizes Available Widths: Standard Length Maximum Length* 1/4 inch - 14 inch 36 yd 108 yd (5 mm - 356 mm) (32.9 m) (98.8 m) Nominal Slitting Tolerance: 1/32 in (0.8 mm) *Special requirements for long lengths should be discussed with 3M Customer Service personnel. (2)