Description
The TC-5932A Shield Box provides strong RF isolation for wireless device testing in engineering labs and production environments. It creates a controlled test chamber that blocks outside radio frequency signals. As a result, engineers can perform accurate and repeatable testing.
This RF shield enclosure supports testing for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular, and IoT devices. Engineers can evaluate antennas, wireless modules, and embedded RF systems without interference from nearby networks or devices.
RF Isolation for Wireless Device Testing
Wireless testing requires a stable and interference-free environment. The TC-5932A Shield Box helps engineers eliminate unwanted RF signals during testing.
Engineers often work in busy labs filled with wireless signals. Those signals can affect measurement accuracy. However, a properly designed RF shield box isolates the device under test and protects the test environment.
Because the enclosure blocks outside interference, engineers can measure wireless performance with greater confidence.
Designed for Lab and Production Use
The TC-5932A Shield Box features a durable enclosure built for daily use in engineering labs and manufacturing facilities. Its compact design fits easily on benchtop testing stations.
Engineers can quickly place devices inside the chamber and begin testing. The enclosure maintains strong RF isolation throughout the process. Consequently, teams can run reliable tests while maintaining efficient workflows.
Common RF Testing Applications
RF shield boxes support many wireless testing environments. The TC-5932A Shield Box helps engineers test and validate a wide range of wireless technologies.
Typical applications include:
• Bluetooth device testing
• Wi-Fi module validation
• Cellular device development
• IoT device testing
• RF module quality control
Because the enclosure blocks outside signals, engineers achieve consistent and repeatable testing results.
Explore Additional RF Shield Box Solutions
CTS offers a wide range of RF shield enclosures for wireless testing. You can explore additional models in our RF Shield Box product category to find the right solution for your testing environment.
For additional information about RF shielding and electromagnetic compatibility, visit the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society.
Specifications
TC-5932A Shield Box Specifications
- Dimensions
- Inner Dimension: 369(W) x 313(L) x 240.5(H) mm
- Outer Dimension: 416(W) x 400(L) x 293(H) mm
- Door: 361(W) x 258(H) mm
- Weight: approx. 15 kg
- Packing
- Size: 680(W) x 640(D) x 440(H) mm
- Weight: approx. 20 kg
TC-5932A Rack Mount Set (19″ rack) Specifications
- Dimensions
- Inner Dimension: 369(W) x 313(L) x 240.5(H) mm
- Outer Dimension: 482.6(W) x 488.3(L) x 310.3(H) mm
- Door: 361(W) x 258(H) mm
- Weight: approx. 22 kg
- Packing
- Size: 680(W) x 640(D) x 440(H) mm
- Weight: approx. 27 kg
*The size and weight of a package may vary on how to pack a package.
Typical RF Shielding
TC-5932A Shield Box 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 > 70 dB
- 2000 to 3000 MHz > 70 dB
- 3000 to 6000 MHz > 60 dB
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.
