RFI shield clips simplify miniature EMC screening

The range of clips now available also includes the S0961-46R which has been designed to provide significantly higher retention forces on the shield can, typically up by 30%. This makes it suitable for users seeking to maximise retention of the shielding can to the board.

Supplied taped and reeled, EZShield Can Clips are designed to be automatically placed and surface mounted to the PCB, saving time-consuming, costly and potentially damaging secondary processing operations. The clips provide secure retention of RFI/EMI shield cans, resisting shock and vibration, whilst facilitating easy removal and replacement. this makes them suited for adjustment, repair and maintenance purposes.

Suitable applications can be found in many markets, from consumer electronics to industrial, instrumentation and control systems. Essentially, EZShield Can Clips suit any market that either uses RF devices or requires protection from interference. Typical examples may be found in, radio systems, wireless equipment and consumer electronics, where low cost, effective can-retention needs to be combined with good shielding performance.

Paul Gillam, Product Manager, Harwin, comments: “With a reduced footprint and profiles down to 0.8mm height, these versatile clips provide a highly cost effective method for securing shield cans and bus bars to a PCB substrate. Auto placement of the clips allows post-assembly soldering and desoldering operations to be eliminated and leads to significant reduction in PCB damage caused by local soldering operations. The shield can style which matches these clips is a simple five sided box design, rather than the more costly fence and cover types specified by some competitors.”