Description
The TC5915AU RF Shield Box is an upgraded enclosure designed for reliable RF and OTA testing up to 12 GHz. It builds on the proven TC-5915A platform while delivering improved shielding performance for higher-frequency wireless applications. As a result, engineers can test modern devices with greater confidence.
This RF shield box keeps the core features engineers already trust. At the same time, it improves isolation to meet today’s demanding RF environments. Because of this balance, it works well in both development labs and production settings.
Designed for Over-the-Air Testing
The TC5915AU RF Shield Box functions as a Faraday cage optimized for Over-the-Air (OTA) testing. The interior walls use highly absorbent RF absorber material. In addition, a ferrite absorber layer helps reduce low-frequency reflections.
Because of this layered construction, the enclosure limits multipath effects. Therefore, engineers achieve more stable and repeatable OTA measurements. This controlled environment improves accuracy and reduces measurement variation.
Flexible Test Setup for Wireless Devices
To create a complete OTA test solution, users can add grid fixtures and antenna couplers. This flexibility allows engineers to test a wide range of handheld and small wireless Devices Under Test (DUTs).
In addition, these accessories help maintain consistent DUT positioning. As a result, test repeatability improves across multiple test runs. This flexibility also helps teams adapt quickly to changing test requirements.
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.
