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Laird SoftZorb GDS

Laird SoftZorb GDS products are low-deflection force gap fillers that offer easier deflection for use in cavities. This is helpful whenever a lid may potentially contact and compress the absorber, causing possible damage to other components. These force gap fillers feature high power performance, high magnetic loss, and low deflection force, enabling conformability for optimal cavity fill. Laird SoftZorb GDS gap fillers can more thoroughly fill the cavity, greatly increasing absorber performance by limiting leakage around the absorber. These force gap fillers are designed for the frequency range from 18GHz to 35GHz. Typical applications include datacom/telecom, industrial, consumer, and automotive.

Features

  • High power performance and high magnetic loss
  • Low deflection force enabling conformability for optimum cavity fill
  • Energy coupling and crosstalk reduction in space limited area
  • Antenna applications minimize reflections in transmission lines
  • Shelf tacky with peel and stick application
  • Useful in challenging compact and high tolerances stack-up applications
  • Available in standard 457mm2 (18’’2) sheets
  • UL 94V-0 flame retardant rated
  • RoHS and REACH compliant

Applications

  • Datacom/telecom
  • Industrial
  • Consumer
  • Automotive

Specifications

  • 4.5g/cc density
  • >30% deflection at 50psi
  • 15V/mil dielectric strength
  • 55 hardness (shore 00)
  • 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, and 2.5mm standard thickness range
  • -70°C to +177°C operating temperature range

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Performance Graphs

Performance Graph - Laird SoftZorb GDS

Additional Resources

Published: 2021-04-23 | Updated: 2026-07-08