Why is penetration management critical in RF/EMI shielding systems, and what solutions are used?
Penetration management is critical because doors, vents, ducts, and conduits are potential weak points that can leak signals. Solutions include shielded doors with gasketed knife-edge seals, waveguide air vents (honeycomb metal structures) to block RF signals while allowing airflow, and filtered power/data lines or fiber optic feeds to prevent conducted emissions.
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