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.
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 Interface | Order Number | Typical Data Rate/Line Voltage | Typical Shielding* |
 DB37, 1000pF pi Filter | 3409-0012-1 | 3 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 | 3409-0009-1 | 3 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 | 3409-0014-1 | 10 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 | 3409-0008-1 | 3 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 | 3409-0010-1 | 10 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-3 | 480 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-1 | 5000 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 | 3409-0022A | 1 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 | 3406-0004A | 50 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 | 3103-0009A | 250 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.