3M™ Transparent Conductor Film 3M23-MS, 450 mm x 450 mm, 5 Each/Case

Historically, there have been several major challenges to creating transparent antennas. First, many technologies cannot support adequate power levels. Since standard PIM testing is performed at 2 x 43 dBm, antennas unable to tolerate this level of power are difficult to characterise for PIM. Second, some conductive film technologies inherently produce a high level of PIM. Third, transparent antenna technologies like ITO cannot provide the high conductivity required for high gain antennas without becoming yellowed and subject to cracking. 3M analysed four major technologies for making transparent antennas and concluded that a "metal mesh" approach was the solution that best enabled high power levels and high conductivity within acceptable levels of PIM and without yellowing and cracking.

3M™ Transparent Conductor Film is a thin, transparent conductive film equipped with a copper grid as the conductive layer. 3M™ Transparent Conductor Film Assembly includes 3M™ Transparent Conductor Film laminated to a solid substrate. Depending on the application, either may be appropriate as an antenna component.

Multiple sample formats of 3M™ Transparent Conductor Film are available depending on the particular application. 3M can also supply samples of 3M™ Transparent Conductor Film in a 3M-designed antenna to enable visual, mechanical or thermal testing. Please visit 3M.com/transparentantenna and tell us a bit about your project so our team can understand your application and prepare a sampling plan. Allow a minimum of 2-4 weeks for review and processing.