Technical Data | May 2021

3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series

Product Description
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series are an XYZ electrically conductive pressure sensitive
adhesive (PSA) tapes matrix. 3M tape 9711S series consists of a conductive matrix carrier (Nickel/copper-coated
conductive fabric) and conductive PSA that is electrically conductive and is designed for PSA attachment to the
desired grounding surfaces. The product is an acrylic based adhesive solution and offers adhesion and grounding
performance to many surface types. 3M tape 9711S series provides electrical grounding performance with small size
contacts and PSA attachment for EMI shielding designs.

Key Features
• XYZ-conductivity through the adhesive
• Conformability and quick bonding
• EMI shielding in bond line gap
• Thicker construction to conform to non-flat surfaces
• Electrical contact to small size areas
• Handling and workability
• Multiple thickness options available

Product Construction
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be
used for specification purposes.

Release Liner

Conductive Adhesive

Conductive Fabric

Conductive Adhesive

Release Liner

Product Construction / Materials Descriptions

3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be
used for specification purposes.

3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series*

Face Side: Grey metallic

Color
Back Side: Grey metallic
Conductive Adhesive Type Acrylic Conductive Adhesive

Face Side: Transparent PET release liner

Release Liner**
Back Side: Transparent PET release liner
Note: *The product is available in 1050 mm x 100 meter. Contact your local 3M representative for more information.
** 3M tapes 9711S-250 and 9711S-300 utilize a single sided paper release liner on the back-side.

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. Final product specifications and testing methods will be outlined in the products
Certificate of Analysis (COA) that is shipped with the commercialized product.
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series

Target Value
9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S 9711S -
-30 -50 -80 -100 -120 -130 -140 -150 -200 -210 -250 300
Test
Property Method
Thickness 30 50 80 100 120 130 140 150 200 210 250 300 ASTM
µm µm µm µm µm µm µm µm µm µm µm µm D1000a
Adhesion
to SUS ASTM
Face Side 1300 1500 1500 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1500 1500 1300 1300 D1000a
(gf/inch)
Adhesion
to SUS ASTM
Back Side 1300 1500 1500 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1500 1500 1300 1300 D1000a
(gf/inch)
Electrical
Resistance 0.2 Ω on the both sides 3M ETM-
through 7b
XYZ-Axis
Electrical
Resistance 3M ETM-
through 0.05 ~ 0.1 Ω 12b
Z-Axis
a
Tested in accordance with ASTM D1000 test method.
b
3M test method notes attached.

Shielding Effectiveness
Many factors determine the shielding effectiveness of a conductive adhesive tape, including type and thickness of the
conductive layers, adhesive strength, degree of contact, smoothness of application surface, test frequency, etc. For 3M
tape 9711S series, the typical shielding effectiveness is expected to be in the range of 40 dB to 60 dB, using a standard
EMI shielding test methods and through the thickness of the sample tested.

Typical Operating Temperature Range for Acrylic-Based

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series
3M acrylic conductive pressure sensitive adhesives (CPSAs) contain conductive fillers. The grounding and/or substrate
interconnection performance of the conductive fillers within the acrylic PSA in an application will vary based on many
factors including substrate types, contact grounding area, surface geometry in the bond line, flexibility of substrates,
bonding conditions, applied voltage/current, application environment and environmental aging conditions-exposure.

In general, the acrylic PSA polymer itself used in acrylic CPSAs have good short term and long term environmental
stability with respect to the PSAs macro-adhesion performance to many substrates. The acrylic polymers typical long
term (days-weeks) performance and short-term performance (minutes-hours) based on an adhesion test method is
generally 85°C (185°F) long term and 121°C (250°F) short term.

3M CPSAs should be tested in the desired application to ensure the product is appropriate for use based on the
application’s specific requirements, including substrate types, contact grounding area, surface geometry in the bond
line, flexibility of substrates, bonding conditions, applied voltage/current, application environment and environmental
aging conditions-exposure.

Applications
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series is typically used for applications requiring excellent
electrical conductivity from the application substrate through the adhesive to a second substrate. Common uses include
grounding and EMI shielding in equipment, components.

Application Techniques
Note: Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when working with solvents.
Tape application below 10°C (50°F) is not suggested. Once properly applied, low temperature holding power is
generally satisfactory.

The bond strength of 3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series depends on the amount of
adhesive-to-surface contact developed during application and substrate type and surface conditions.

1) Firm application pressure helps develop better wet-out and adhesive contact and may lead to improved bond
strength as well as electrical conductivity. Pressure must be applied to the bond area after assembly to ensure
sufficient wet-out of the 3M tape 9711S series adhesive to the substrates and to engage the conductive acrylic
adhesive fillers with the substrates to make electrical connection. Mechanical pressure (roller, metal bar) or
finger pressure at 5-15 psi. (Optimally the application conditions are determined via a set of Design of
Experiments (DOE) using a range of application pressures, dwell time and temperatures (suggested initial range
might include 5-15 psi, 2-5 seconds, 21°C-38°C).
2) Heat may be applied simultaneously with pressure to improve wetting, final bond strength and electrical
conductivity. Suggested temperature range to evaluate is in the 38°C-60°C range.
3) To obtain optimum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean, dry and well unified. Some typical surface
cleaning solvents are isopropyl alcohol or heptane.

3M ETM-7: XY-Axis Electrical Resistance through Adhesive

3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series
Place a strip of the single (double) side conductive tape in 10 mm x 40 mm with adhesive side down between the
electrodes on 3M ETM-7 testing board. After initial hand lamination to provide for a 10 mm x 10 mm contact area
between the tape and electrodes, apply a 2kg rubber roller across the tape one time. Application method simulates a
typical manufacturing process that might be used to apply the tapes to a surface. After 20 minutes of dwell time, the
DC resistance between the electrodes are measured with a micro-ohm meter. The resistance results are recorded after
5 ~ 30 seconds for initial resistance.

3M ETM-12: Z-Axis Electrical Resistance through Adhesive

Place conductive tape pieces in 10 mm x 10 mm on the center of the electrodes on 3M ETM-7 testing board. Then
place 3M ETM-12 testing board with the gold-plated side down on the tapes between electrodes. After initial hand
lamination to provide for a 10 mm x 10 mm contact area between the tapes and electrodes, apply 2kg rubber roller
across the tape one time. Application method simulates a typical manufacturing process that might be used to apply the
tapes to a surface. After 20 minutes of dwell time, the DC resistance between the electrodes are measured with a
micro-ohm meter. The resistance results are recorded after 5 ~ 30 seconds for initial resistance.

Storage and Shelf Life

The shelf life of 3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series is 12 months from the date of
manufacture when stored in roll form, in the original packaging materials, and stored at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative
humidity.

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

The 3M Certificate of Analysis (COA) for this product is established when the product is commercially available from
3M. The commercially available product will have a COA specification established. The COA contains the 3M
3M™ Electrically Conductive Double-Sided Tape 9711S Series
specifications and test methods for the products performance limits that the product will be supplied against. The 3M
product is supplied to 3M COA test specifications and the COA test methods. Contact your local 3M representative for
this product’s COA.

Final product specifications and testing methods will be outlined in the products Certificate of Analysis (COA) that is
shipped with the commercialized product.

Safety Data Sheet: Consult Safety Data Sheet before use.

Regulatory: For regulatory information about this product, contact your 3M representative.

Technical Information: The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based
upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.

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