EMI Catalog - Spectrum Control

Custom Filtered ConnectorsConnectors with Complex SchematicsSpectrum Control has the capability to offer filteredconnectors with complex schematics such as doubleL (CLCL), double Pi (CLCLC), double T (LCLCL)filters, or transient voltage suppression devices.These products may be required when the systemimpedances are mismatched or when an extremelyfast rise in insertion loss is needed.Spectrum Control is experienced in themanufacture of these complex schematics inall of our filter products. Spectrum’s engineeringfacility can use computer models to select the bestfilter type for the application.Plastic Commercial ConnectorsMany manufacturers in the medical and high reliabilitycommercial markets utilize plastic connectors thatsubsequently require filtering. Spectrum Control willfilter plastic shell connectors.This product requires special manufacturingtechniques. The ground path for filtering is achievedeither by using one of the connector pins or byadding an external ground strap to the metal collar.Through the use of lower cost commercialcomponents such as formed terminals, SpectrumControl will minimize the cost of filtering this typeconnector.Plastic Commercial ConnectorsValue-added Filtered ConnectorsWe are often approached by customers who haveprocured a large quantity of unfiltered connectors fora program and subsequently determined that someneed to be filtered. Instead of scrapping or returningthese connectors at a large expense, appropriateEMI filters can be added by Spectrum Control.The addition of filters to an existing stock ofconnectors can provide significant cost savings.In many cases, standard unfiltered connectorsare purchased in large volumes at a discountedprice. By filtering a small quantity of these standardconnectors, customers typically realize total costsavings and a reduced overall lead time.Filtered ConnectorsSPECTRUM CONTROL INC. • 8031 Avonia Rd. • Fairview, PA 16415 • Phone: 814-474-2207 • Fax: 814-474-2208 • Web site: www.spectrumcontrol.comSPECTRUM CONTROL GmbH • Hansastrasse 6 • 91126 Schwabach, Germany • Phone: (49)-9122-795-0 • Fax: (49)-9122-795-58231