BOARD LEVEL SHIELDS AND CONTACTS
Laird Technologies one-piece shields, multi-compartmental shields and
precision contacts are designed to maximize performance in a minimum
timeframe. Metal electronic components are packaged for surface mount
applications suitable for a variety of industries. Laird Technologies expertise is
in numerous key divisions to ensure each part optimizes individual applications.
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DESIGN ENGINEERING
Before contacting a Laird Technologies engineer, determine the right board
level shield or contact design for the application. Based upon specifications,
Laird Technologies experts will use the latest Pro-Engineering/AutoCAD
systems to develop part designs in hours. Drawing upon extensive experience
with application engineering, advanced design and materials engineering,
Laird Technologies engineers will solve the most complex board level shield
and contact problems.
Laird Technologies engineers and technical specialists look beyond the initial
component to the entire application. Each engineer will create the ideal
finished product at the best value. Example considerations include board
layout, EMI shielding requirements and grounding terminations.
FAST TURNAROUND ON PROTOTYPES
Accuracy and speed in the prototyping process are crucial in creating a
successful product. Laird Technologies staff quickly responds within days with
a prototyped part. By manufacturing with precision, the prototype meets the
tolerances of a progressive die manufacturing production environment.
If design modifications are necessary, Laird Technologies prototype
department is flexible and will address changes without affecting the
delivery of the prototyped part. To ensure parts are delivered at optimum
performance and meet specifications, all prototyped parts are 100%
inspected on critical dimensions.
Laird Technologies also provides pre-production support to help get the
production line up and running quickly. Parts designed in pre-production can
be supplied while progressive die tools are being produced.
With manufacturing plants throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Laird Technologies provides worldwide access to parts and offers the capacity
to handle any size job.
PACKAGING AUTOMATION
For innovations in packaging and in shield assemblies, a dedicated in-house
automation engineering department routinely develops new automation
technologies. An array of packaging options is available for shields and
contacts, including tape and reel, tray, tube and bulk. Laird Technologies
tape and reel packaging allows for the lowest installed cost and is Electronic
Industries Association (EIA) 481 compliant. Tape sizes are supplied on
13-inch and15-inch diameter reels. A transparent cover tape allows
component verification and inspection without having to remove or handle
components.
Two-piece shields, including multi-compartmental shields, are packaged as
either assembled or unassembled parts.
Laird Technologies innovative automation engineering allows engineers to
design small and complex contacts requiring pick-up zones of 1 mm and
weighing less than 0.01 grams. Custom automation equipment places the
miniature contacts into tape pockets quickly and cost effectively. The tape
and reel packaged parts are ready for installation onto printed circuit boards
using standard pick-and-place equipment.
Vision recognition marks, such as holes and tabs, can orient parts. This
eliminates an added step and leads to faster production. Laird Technologies
ensures each design has an adequate pick-up area for pick-and-place
equipment, without sacrificing performance.
QUALITY-ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
By placing a premium on quality, Laird Technologies has received the highest
ratings on major customer qualification audits. Customers continually rank
Laird Technologies among one of the top suppliers for quality and
performance. The board level shield and contact facilities are ISO 9001:2000
certified by TUV-America Inc.
Built-in quality systems, including Laird Technologies proprietary 100%
automated co-planarity inspection for board level shields, ensures rigid
standards are met through all stages of operations (design, production,
shipping, as well as prompt customer concern resolution).
Laird Technologies executes real-time, automated SPC on all critical
dimensions throughout production. By taking these measurements, quality
assurance technicians can make necessary adjustments on the spot to ensure
quality parts are on schedule. Maintaining traceability with SPC results for all
jobs; captured data includes operator, shift, raw material, job number, work
center and more. Additionally, non-contact, automated coordinate measuring
machines (CMM) are located throughout Laird Technologies factory floors.
RoHS Statement
All products in this catalog, along with all other Board Level Shield products
are compliant to the RoHS standards.
INTRODUCTION TO BOARD LEVEL SHIELDS AND CONTACTS
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