AGC: Glass that is transparent but shields electromagnetic waves: Released within 2021
AGC:
We have developed “WAVETRAP”, a glass that is transparent and can shield and absorb electromagnetic waves.
According to the company, there has never been a material that can shield / absorb electromagnetic waves while maintaining high transparency.
Development is underway toward the start of sales within 2021.
WAVETRAP:
A metal mesh is sandwiched between two pieces of glass with a special adhesive layer.
It can shield and absorb electromagnetic waves while taking advantage of the high transparency that is a characteristic of glass.
Glass composite technology:
It was realized by AGC’s glass composite technology and electromagnetic wave control technology.
It has high weather resistance, water resistance, and heat resistance. It also supports the production of large sizes with a height of 3.6 x a width of 1.2 m.
Product lineup:
With “WAVE TRAP-S” for electromagnetic wave shielding
“WAVE TRAP-AS” for electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding
WAVETRAP-S:
The aperture ratio is 78% and the electromagnetic shielding performance is 60 dB (at 1 GHz).
Main applications:
It is supposed to be a place to protect the human body, communication devices, sensors, etc. from electromagnetic waves.
WAVETRAP-AS:
In addition to the metal mesh that shields electromagnetic waves, a film that has an electromagnetic wave absorption function is sandwiched.
Electromagnetic wave absorption performance is 20 dB, electromagnetic wave shielding performance is 60 dB (in the case of 915 MHz).
Main applications:
In addition to the applications of WAVETRAP-S, ETC and RFID (Near Field Communication) sensor gate openings and partitions are mentioned.
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AGC builds a development system for automotive glass antennas with three global poles
AGC
An anechoic chamber, which will be the development base for glass antennas for automobiles, was constructed in Gosley, Belgium, and was completed on March 15, this year.
This means that the glass antenna development system for Japan, the United States, and Europe, which is the first in the glass industry *, has been established.
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T-Mobile and AGC test transparent glass antennas and windows that lower signal attenuation
Initial testing in Europe successfully completed
Glass antennas for mobile networks
the ideal solution for historic city centres and densely populated areas
New window glass featuring a coating that lowers signal attenuation for homes and for example modern railway cars
Quick solution for improving coverage and increasing the capacity of mobile networks, including 5G
T-Mobile Czech Republic and AGC
have successfully completed initial testing of WAVEATTOCH®, a new type of antenna for mobile networks.
The WAVEATTOCH antenna
was designed for easy installation directly on glazed facades.
Once installed, it helps to improve
the quality of coverage and the capacity of mobile networks, including 5G, especially in historic city centres, where installing conventional antennas on the walls of houses is inappropriate.
Since it is made of glass and therefore transparent, the WAVEATTOCH antenna blends discretely into urban landscapes.
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