Posted to News on 8th Feb 2010, 21:58
Maxi Clip surface-mount EMI/RFI shield clips
Harwin is extending its range of surface-mount EMI/RFI shield clips with the launch of the Maxi Clip that handles protective cans with wall thicknesses of 0.7-1mm.
The use of clips reduces assembly time and simplifies rework. Rather than hand-soldering shielding cans to a PCB as a secondary operation, cans are simply pressed into clips that have been placed during the automated surface-mount assembly process. Not only does this save time, it also reduces errors and scrap, and enables sensitive components to be inspected and, if necessary, lifted and replaced more easily.
Product manager Paul Gillam comments: "To demonstrate the simplicity of these new clips, we have produced a short animation which shows how they enable users to realise savings during both initial production and rework."
The new Maxi clips complement Harwin's Midi clips for cans with wall thicknesses of 0.3mm and the Mini series devices that save PCB space and handle cans with a wall thickness of 0.13-0.23mm. Supplied in industry-standard tape-and-reel packaging, Harwin's EMI/RFI clips are targeted at telecoms, datacoms, data processing and in-car entertainment systems. They have proved successful in cost-effectively helping to protect sensitive ICs used in diverse applications such as the Bowman Military radio project and automotive SatNav and DVD players.
To view the animation, go to: www.harwin.com.
