EMI Filter Plates Now Available with Lightning Strike Protection
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Fairview, PA - October 30, 2006 - Spectrum Control now offers models of their bolt-in style and custom EMI filter plates that meet the specifications of RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 Lightning Requirements. In order to achieve this added protection, Spectrum adds a specially formulated potting compound into metal dams created around the filter pins. This potting insulates and protects the capacitive filter element allowing it to withstand exceptional surges such as those caused by lightning strikes. These filter plates are applicable for many applications, particularly avionics.
Spectrum Control's bolt-in filter plates eliminate the need to mount filters into bulkheads. These filter plates offer excellent EMI filtering up to 5,000 pF (standard) in frequencies from 5 MHz to 1 GHz. The plates can be specified with selective line filtering and both C and Pi circuits with higher capacitance values available. Bolt-in filter plates are available with right angle and straight filter pins and in various plate sizes with up to 74 lines per plate (hi-density) and 60 pins per plate (standard density).
Custom-designed EMI filter plates may be specified to meet a variety of size, shape, filtering or material requirements. Connecting to the filter plates can be done using ribbon style connectors, harnesses, hard wiring, or soldering. Contact Spectrum Control for additional details on their custom filter plate capabilities.
Spectrum filter plates enable customers to maximize real estate on the PCB, while improving performance. Filter plates simplify installation and reduce the risk of damage to the filter element due to thermal shock and installation. All Spectrum Control filter plates are 100% tested for key parameters. Filter plates typically are used in military/aerospace, telecommunication, medical, and industrial applications.
Spectrum Control lightning strike protected filter plates are made to order with pricing ranging from $30 to $300 depending on configurations and quantities.
About Spectrum Control
Spectrum Control, an ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certified company, designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of EMI/RFI filters and power components, power management systems, microwave components, sensors and controls. The Spectrum Control EMI Filters and Components Group produces discrete surface mount EMI filters, resin sealed and hermetically sealed EMI filters, EMI filtered arrays, EMI filtered connectors, ESD/EFT protected connectors, filtered data-com connectors, gaskets and shielding, patch antenna elements, single line filters, filtered terminal blocks, power entry modules, power line filters, military/aerospace multi-section filters, and commercial custom assemblies.
The Power Management Systems Group produces AC and DC power distribution and remote management systems. Products include off-the-shelf SMART start products as well as customized products or systems designed to suit specific user requirements. DC power circuit breaker panels, power outlet strips and data acquisition modules are also offered.
Spectrum Microwave is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spectrum Control, Inc. and produces a wide range of microwave components and systems. Integrated Microwave Systems include switchable filter banks, low noise amplifiers, local oscillator multipliers, microwave synthesizers, digitally tuned oscillators and integrated assemblies. Microwave Filters include bandpass filters and duplexers, lumped element filters, cavity filters, waveguide filters, tubular filters, base station products and resonators. Frequency Control Components include a wide range of amplifiers, mixers, voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) and dielectric resonator oscillators (DROs).
Spectrum Sensors & Controls Precision Positioning Sensors Operation manufactures a variety of precision co-molded conductive plastic potentiometers and position sensors, as well as element segments and cable assemblies. Designs for these potentiometers and position sensors include rotary, motorized, hollow shaft, linear and fader types, as well as custom assemblies. The company's Advanced Thermal Products Operation produces temperature sensing probes and assemblies, PTC and NTC thermistors and resistive temperature detectors (RTDs).
For further product information, contact Kathy Lopes, Product Marketing Manager, EMI Filters and Components, Spectrum Control, Inc., 8061 Avonia Road, Fairview, PA 16415. Phone: 814-474-0326. Fax: 814-474-3110 E-mail: lopes@spectrumcontrol.com Website: www.specemc.com
