We at RF Immunity, strongly believe that awareness of EMI/RFI problems and knowledge of good engineering practices that our customers possess in the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) add great value to the Return On Investment (ROI) of engineering design.
Moreover, we are certain that this awareness and knowledge are to our advantage. Thus, to promote EMC education among our partners, we perform EMC Seminars at either customer’s sites (in Israel) or our facility. The seminars provide a terrific opportunity to gather a group of all interested parties to learn the basics in a professional and friendly environment.
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What is an EMC filter connector?
An EMC filter connector is an electrical connector that combines standard interconnection functionality with integrated filtering designed to reduce electromagnetic interference. Instead of adding separate filtering components elsewhere in the system, the filtering function is incorporated directly into the connector. Our filtered connector solutions are designed to help control unwanted EMI and RFI at the point where signals or power enter and leave electronic equipment.
How does an EMC filter connector reduce EMI and RFI?
An EMC filter connector helps attenuate unwanted high-frequency electrical noise before it can enter or leave sensitive electronic equipment. Depending on the application, different filter configurations and capacitance values can be used to achieve the required attenuation characteristics. At RF Immunity, we design filtering solutions according to the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements of the customer’s system.
What are the main advantages of using filtered connectors?
One important advantage of our filtered connectors is that filtering takes place directly at the equipment interface. This can reduce the need for additional filtering components on the PCB and help save valuable internal space. A filtered connector can also simplify EMC design and, in suitable applications, provide an effective retrofit option when an existing system experiences electromagnetic compatibility problems.
What types of EMC filter connectors do we offer?
At RF Immunity, we provide a wide range of EMI/RFI filter connector solutions for different applications. Our product range includes filtered circular connectors, D-Sub connectors, Micro D-Sub solutions, ARINC connectors and feed-through filtering solutions. We also work with military connector families such as MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-5015 and MIL-DTL-83723.
How do we choose the right EMC filter connector for an application?
Selecting the correct EMC filter connector requires us to consider several parameters. These may include connector type, number of contacts, operating voltage and current, required attenuation, frequency range, capacitance, termination method, environmental conditions and applicable industry or military standards. For demanding applications, we can develop a filtering configuration according to specific system requirements rather than relying only on a standard solution.
What details EMC filter connector buyers should provide when requesting a solution?
When customers contact us for details EMC filter connector requirements should ideally include information about the connector family, contact arrangement, operating voltage and current, required filter performance, relevant frequency range, mechanical restrictions, environmental conditions and applicable standards. The more information we receive about the actual EMC challenge, the better we can evaluate the appropriate filtered connector configuration for the application.
Can an EMC filter connector replace a standard non-filtered connector?
In many applications, yes. Certain filtered connector designs can be used as drop-in replacements for their standard non-filtered counterparts, allowing filtering to be added without a major redesign of the equipment interface. Compatibility depends on the specific connector series, mounting configuration, electrical requirements and available space, so we recommend evaluating each application individually.
Are EMC filter connectors suitable for military and aerospace applications?
Yes. Filtered connectors are widely used in demanding military, aerospace and avionics systems where electromagnetic interference, vibration, environmental exposure and limited installation space can be important design considerations. Our solutions at RF Immunity include military filtered connector families and customized configurations intended for challenging operating environments.
Can we customize an EMI/RFI filter connector for specific EMC requirements?
Yes. Customization is an important part of our work. We can adapt the connector and filtering solution according to electrical and mechanical requirements, connector configuration, capacitance values, filtering performance, termination requirements and environmental conditions. This allows us to address applications where a standard off-the-shelf EMC filter connector does not provide the required combination of filtering performance, size and mechanical compatibility.
