What is EMI?

A basic working definition

EMI (Electromagnetic
Interference) is broadly defined
as any unwanted electrical or
electromagnetic energy that
causes undesirable responses,
degraded performance, or failure
in electronic equipment.
For our purposes we are usually
concerned with radiated and
conducted EMI in electronic
equipment in command, control,
information and communication
systems.

Sources of EMI and EMP

Radiated and Conducted

High frequency devices

Electronics/computers
Cell phones/radios
Wireless/RF energy
Microwave equipment
Power lines
Electric motors
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Lightning (LEMP)
Nuclear event (HEMP)
Others

Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
Glenair is in the EMC business!
In a perfect world, every electronic
enclosure would have six (6) sides
and be completely sealed or
welded, with no holes or apertures,
providing 100% electronic
shielding and containment.
In the real world, electronic
enclosures have doors or
removable sides, switches,
connectors, indicators and gauges,
thru-bulkhead fittings, and other
openings that need to be
electrically closed via conductive
shielding products and technologies

EMC Technologies
Delivering clean data streams, undistorted by EMI,
requires a multi-disciplinary approach

Cable and wire shielding

Grounding springs and pins
Shielded boxes and cases
Conductive platings
Conductive gaskets
EMI backshells
Conduit solutions
Capacitor and diode filter
devices

What is a Filter Connector?

A basic working definition
Filter connectors use internal capacitors and (optionally) inductors and
diodes (for EMP applications) to strip off unwanted noise or transient
voltages from the signal.
Types include tubular, planar array, chip on flex/board, EE seal and
others
Low-pass filters attenuate high-frequency noise and allow lowfrequency signals to pass
Each application environment dictates different capacitance values and
cut-off frequencies to affect desired performance
Virtually any standard connector type can be outfitted with filtering
technology

Why Use a Filter

Connector?
Filters are can be a planned addition to an electronic package or, as
frequently occurs, added after a problem has been discovered
Easiest permanent EMI/EMP solution designed to strip off
conducted EMI before it passes through the device.
Variable capacitance from 500 pf to 50,000 pf
Small package size doesnt consume PCB real estate.
Can easily replace existing non-filtered connector.
Mates with standard connectors 5015, 26482, 38999, 24308, 83723,
26500, 83513, Mighty Mouse, ARINC, etc.
Moves filtering away from sensitive board electronics when a signal
barrier is needed in a system.
Can shunt an unwanted electrical surge fast {1X10^-9}

When it Comes to Filters

What Glenair CANNOT Do:

FIX THE EMI PROBLEM HERE

$1,000,000
board debug
problem

$2 PCB
filter
solution

When it Comes to Filters

What Glenair CAN Do: Fix the Problem Here

$300 filter solution

With no re-design necessary
at board level

Electrical Criteria in
Filter Device Specification

Selection of filter device types is affected

by the electrical criteria of the equipment:
Operating temperature Range
Working voltage
Current rating
Surge voltage
Dielectric withstanding
voltage
Insulation resistance
Frequency Range of All
Effected Equipment

Multilayer Planar Capacitor

Array
Reduced size, weight and superior performance
compared
to discrete discoidal or tubular capacitors
Most widely applied type of EMI
filter
Design utilizes rugged ceramic
capacitor arrays and ferrite inductors
in a single block
Available with different capacitance
values on individual pins
Connector shell protects the array
from thermal, mechanical and
environmental damage

BasicFilterArrayModuleElements
Architecture of the planar array enables mixed capacitance
values
as well as feed-thrus

Planar Array Construction

The planar array is a monolithic block of ceramic containing
a combination of capacitors, feed-thrus and ground
lines/planes.

Common Filter Element

Architectures
The mechanical architecture of the capacitor and its inductive
elements allows for optimization for different frequency ranges
of interference

C Filter: Single
element filter
with low self
inductance

Pi Filter: Dual capacitors

with a single inductive
element positioned
between

Insertion Loss Evaluation

Measure of the degradation experienced by a signal
when a device, such as a filter connector is inserted
into the transmission path
Measured in decibels (dB),
insertion loss must be minimized
(Pi)
in low-current electronic systems.
Entire interconnect system
contributes to insertion loss;
hence the need for grounding
(Pi)
and shielding technologies.
Insertion loss values are
predictable for each filter type.

EMP/HEMP
EMPcanbeproducedonalargescaleusingasinglenucleardevice
CongressionalResearchReport

High Electro Magnetic Pulse (HEMP)

refers to the detonation of a nuclear bomb
at a high altitude, which generates a very
fast pulse (RF) which can be captured by
antennas and long unshielded lines,
damaging sensitive electronic circuitry.
Sometimes referred to as Nuclear EMP
(NEMP).
Lightning can also generate destructive
EMP. This is referred to as LEMP.
Other potential sources of EMP include
electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Glenairs EMP Solution: Transient

Voltage Suppression (TVS) Filter
Connectors
Products meet RTCA DO-160 Requirements (electrical performance
benchmarks for withstanding EMP, HEMP, lightning strike
and other induced voltage surges)
TVS technologies shunt EMP voltage
transients directly to ground
TVS diodes and diode modules are
integrated into the filter connector
package
Diodes can be removed/replaced with
relative ease
Decision point: can the capacitor absorb
the surge or is a TVS device needed to
reduce the surge or both.

Protecting Sensitive
Circuits from EMP
Glenair manufactured EMI/EMP Sub-Assemblies

Special Technical Considerations and

Connector Packaging Options
Most filter connectors are custom.
Some design decisions affect performance and compliance

Space grade applications

Hybrid fiber optic/electrical
Soldering procedures vs. clips
Lead free designs for RoHS
Composite materials and lightning
Hermetic sealing
Operating temps to -55 to 125C
Machined shells/flange location
Clinch nuts/helicoils
Fixed contacts vs. crimp contacts
Variable length PC tails
EMI grounding fingers and gaskets
Package size issues, such as occur with the
addition of crimp contacts or TVS diodes.
Filtered connectors are usually system qualified.

Filter Adapters (Connector Savers)

NonFilteredinterconnectsystemscanbe
easilyupgradedwiththeadditionofago
betweenfilteradapter.
FilteredGlenairSavConAdaptersare
installedbetweentheexistingplugand
receptacleenablingfilteringwithouthavingto
changeexitingconnectorsorboxlayouts
GlenairSavConFilterAdapterscanbebuilt
foranyconnectorseriesincludingMILDTL
38999,MILDTL26482,MILC83723,MIL
DTL24308,MILC83513,andothers

Full Spectrum EMI/EMP

Product Line
Glenairs commitment to complete coverage
of the popular filter
technologies
Contact termination:
PCB, solder-cup,and
crimp,connector styles

etc.
Connector style: Receptacle, Jam Nut, Box or
Wall mount, Hermetic, Plug, Adapter, or Thru
Bulkhead.
Compatibility: Intermateable with standard
(non-filter) connectors
Connector Series: D38999, M83723, M26482,
ARINC, M24308, M83513, etc.
Connector types: circulars, rack and panel, DSub and Micro, hybrid electrical/fiber optic,
etc.

Standard Part Number Development

New Application Development

Connector Series or Specification

Shell Style
Insert Arrangement
Contact Gender
Class
Shell Rotation Position
Shell Material and Finish
Termination Style
Temperature Tolerance
Equipment Operating Frequency Range
Filter Type
Filter Capacitance
Insertion Loss
IR
DWV
Labeling and Marking

UsetheApplicationChecklist!

Applications for Filter

Connectors
DO-160 High Reliability, Mission Critical Systems

Avionics
Missile Control Systems
Radio Transmitters
Fire Control Systems
Radar and Jamming Devices
Satellite Communications
and Sensors
Data Transmitters
HEMP Protection
Many Others

Summary: Why Choose Glenair for

EMI/EMP Filter Connectors?
New for 2007: Glenair Capacitor Array Capability!
FullspectrumEMIcapabilities:Screening,grounding,andfiltering

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Advancedleadfreefilterpackaging
Circuitprotectiondiodesavailableforallconnectortypes
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