Description
TC5915AU RF Shield Box Key Features
- Upgraded “U” version of the TC-5915A increases isolation performance to 12GHz
- High RF Shielding up to 12 GHz
- Manual Operation, Ergonomic
- Easily Customizable IO Plate to meet RF testing needs for the present and in the future
- Shock Absorbers on lid
Introducing the New TESCOM TC5915AU RF Shield Box, an upgraded version of the popular TC-5915A. The latest DU iteration now offers robust RF shielding capabilities up to 12GHz. It preserves the core functionalities that the testing industry has come to cherish in the TC5915AU RF Shield Box while enhancing its shielding performance to meet the growing demands of higher-frequency testing in wireless technology.
Designed with OTA (Over-the-Air) testing in mind, this Faraday cage boasts interior walls lined with highly absorbent RF Absorber, complemented by a layer of ferrite absorber. This strategic design minimizes reflections, ensuring optimal conditions for conducting OTA tests. To create the ultimate OTA testing solution for your handheld Device-Under-Test (DUT), simply add one of our grid fixtures and antenna couplers to the TC-5915AU RF Shield Box.
But what exactly is OTA testing, and how is it carried out? To execute an OTA test, you must place the DUT within a test chamber, such as our TC5915AU RF Shield Box. This chamber serves the critical function of isolating the DUT from external interference.
Numerous factors can influence the reliability and performance of OTA testing. These factors include reflections that lead to multipath conditions and interference stemming from the surrounding environment. To counter these challenges, we’ve incorporated RF absorber into the interior walls of the shield box. This RF absorber plays a pivotal role in mitigating reflections and, in tandem with the shield box, ensures a pristine testing environment for your DUT.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Specifications
TC-5915AU Manual RF Shield Box Mechanical Specifications
- RF Shield Box Effectiveness: >70dB, DC ~ 2.5GHz
- RF Connectors: 2 N-Type(f) Outside and SMA(f) Inside
- Data Connectors: DB25 and DB9, RF filtered, 100 VDC, 3A Max
- Inner Dimension: 9.3(W) x 11.7(D) x 6.7(H) inches
- Outer Dimension: 12.2(W) x 18.6(D) x 8.7(H) inches
- Weight without accessories: 13.2 lbs
- Supplied Accessories: 1 Type-N RF Cable, 1 DB9 and 1 DB25 Data Cables
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Typical RF Shielding
TC-5915AU Manual RF 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 3000 MHz > 70 dB
- 3 to 6 GHz > 60 dB
- 6 to 12 GHz > 60 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.
