Market demand for smaller, lighter, and faster electronics
has forced many engineers to search for innovative methods to control unwanted
RF interference and reduce weight at the same time. One of the easiest ways to
achieve these design objectives is to replace existing milled aluminum circuit
board covers, also referred to as hogout shields, with a Leader Tech Multi-Cavity
CBS or Slot-Lok product.
The company’s newly expanded lines of multi-cavity board-level
shielding allow engineers to isolate individual components on the same board
with minimal weight and footprint allocations. In addition to offering up to 60
dB of shielding effectiveness (SE), the shields are quickly installed using
through-hole or surface mount soldering. The two-piece fence and removable cover
construction also facilitates easy rework and inspection processes.
When compared to similar machined aluminum solutions, Leader
Tech Multi-Cavity CBS and Slot-Lok shields dramatically reduce space, weight
(up to 25%), assembly cost, and time-to-market.