TC-5916A Manual RF Shield Box

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Description

The TC-5916A Manual RF Shield Box provides reliable RF isolation for testing wireless devices in lab, R&D, and production environments. By minimizing external signal interference, this shielded test enclosure helps engineers perform accurate measurements for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, and IoT devices.

Additionally, the enclosure creates a controlled RF environment that improves testing reliability. As a result, engineers can evaluate antennas, wireless modules, and other small electronic devices without outside interference affecting their results.

Reliable RF Isolation for Wireless Testing

Accurate wireless testing requires eliminating unwanted signals from surrounding equipment. Therefore, using a properly designed RF shield enclosure is essential for repeatable and consistent measurements.

For example, engineers frequently test Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and IoT devices in environments where surrounding signals may affect performance results. In these situations, an RF shield box isolates the device under test and ensures dependable measurement conditions.

Because the testing environment is controlled, engineers can perform more reliable wireless performance evaluations.

Designed for Lab and Production Environments

The TC-5916A Manual RF Shield Box is built with durable shielding materials designed for long-term use in engineering labs and manufacturing environments. Furthermore, its compact design makes it suitable for benchtop testing stations.

The manual lid system allows quick access to the testing chamber. At the same time, it maintains strong RF isolation during operation. Consequently, engineers can place devices inside the enclosure quickly while maintaining testing accuracy.

Common Applications

RF shield boxes are commonly used during wireless device development and validation. In addition, they are widely used in manufacturing environments where repeatable RF testing is required.

Typical applications include:

• Bluetooth device testing
• Wi-Fi module validation
• Cellular device testing
• IoT device development
• RF module quality control

These applications benefit from controlled RF environments that prevent external interference during testing.

Additional RF Shielding Solutions

If you are looking for additional RF isolation solutions, explore our RF Shield Box product category to see other manual and pneumatic shielding enclosures designed for wireless device testing.

For more information about RF shielding principles and electromagnetic compatibility, visit the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society.

Additional information

Weight 10 kg
Dimensions 11 × 8.6 × 6.2 in
Function

Manual

Internal Depth

10-15in

Internal Height

6-10in

Internal Width

8-12in

Manufacturer

Tescom

Specifications

TC-5916A RF Shield Box Specifications

  • RF Shield Box Effectiveness(with I/O Module M591601A Installed): >70dB, DC ~ 3.0GHz
  • RF Connectors without module: 2 N-Type(f) Outside and SMA(f) Inside
  • Data Connectors: DB25 and DB9, RF filtered, 100 VDC, 3A Max
  • Dimensions
    • Inner Dimension: 8.6(W) x 11(D) x 6.2(H) inches
    • Outer Dimension: 12.2(W) x 18.7(D) x 8.2(H) inches
  • Weight without accessories: approx. 10 kg

Typical RF Shielding

Typical RF Shielding

The shield effectiveness below is measured when the blank panel is mounted; other I/O interface panel results a different shielding effectiveness of the shield box.
  • 100 to 2000 MHz > 60 dB
  • 2000 to 3000 MHz > 60 dB
  • 3000 to 6000 MHz > 50 dB

***Isolation example above is based on I/O configuration as specified above. Isolation may be higher or lower based on specific I/O configuration installed.

Custom Configurations

TC Manual RF Shield Box Custom I/O Interface Panel

Customized I/O Interface panels are available. Please contact the CTS sales team for more information

I/O InterfaceOrder NumberTypical Data Rate/Line VoltageTypical Shielding*

DB37, 1000pF pi Filter
3409-0012-13 Mbps / 100 VDC,
5 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DB25, 1000pF pi Filter
3409-0009-13 Mbps / 100 VDC,
5 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DB25, 100pF pi Filter
3409-0014-110 Mbps / 100 VDC,
5 Amps max
>50 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>60 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>60 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DB9, 1000pF pi Filter
3409-0008-13 Mbps / 100 VDC,
5 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DB9, 100pF pi Filter
3409-0010-110 Mbps / 100 VDC,
5 Amps max
>50 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>60 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>60 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

USB 2.0 Filter
3409-0018A-3480 Mbps / 5 V, 500 mA /
Max Current: 5A
>60 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>70 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

USB 3.0 Filter(Active)
3409-0042A-15000 Mbps / 5 V, 900 mA /
Max Current: 1.5 A
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>70 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>55 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

RJ-45 Filter
3409-0022A1 Gbit/s Copper-Line
Ethernet (1000 BASE-T)
>60 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>70 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DC Power Adaptor
3406-0004A50 VDC,
3 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>80 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

DC Power Adaptor,
Banana Jack Type
3406-0005A
3406-0006A
50 VDC,
10 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>80 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

AC Power Adaptor
3103-0009A250 VAC,
7 Amps max
>70 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>80 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

RF, N-SMA Connector
3408-0038>60 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>70 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

RF, SMA-SMA Connector
3408-0039>60 dB from 0.5 to 2 GHz
>70 dB from 2 to 3 GHz
>70 dB from 3 to 6 GHz

*SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

  • Each shielding effectiveness is measured when each I/O interface panel, which is shown above, is mounted.
  • Above data was measured by Tescom, The Shielding Effectiveness might be different based on the measuring method and condition.
  • This data has been measured under the condition that the cables are not connected to each filters. When the cables are connected it can affect the shielding performance.