Removable Shield Cuts Board-Level EMI

Dec. 2, 2010
The aptly named ReCovr board-level shield (BLS) from Laird Technologies is a patented shielding solution that offers the functionality of a two-piece shield without the need for a separate frame and cover. The shield is designed with a locking mechanism ...

The aptly named ReCovr board-level shield (BLS) from Laird Technologies is a patented shielding solution that offers the functionality of a two-piece shield without the need for a separate frame and cover. The shield is designed with a locking mechanism that allows for easy removal when access to components within a housing is required. According to John Noto, Laird Technologies Americas EMI Metals Product Manager, "The locking mechanism of this new design complements the functional configuration of two-piece board-level shielding in a one-piece type configuration. These shields eliminate the need to hand assemble the covers after soldering by providing a simple replacement technique for the cover." Snapping off the shield cover is accomplished by using a small starter hole for simple removal. After repair, replacement, or adjustment of internal components, the same shield cover is then snapped back in place.

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Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.

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