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electrostatic shield
1. A shield that prevents electrostatic coupling between circuits, but allows electromagnetic coupling.
2. A metallic enclosure or screen placed around an apparatus so it will not be affected by external electric fields.
3. A grounded metal screen, sheet, or enclosure placed around an apparatus or between two appliances to prevent electric fields from acting through the shield.

It can prevent interaction between the electric fields of adjacent parts on a chassis.

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