Types of EMI/RFI Connector Filtering and the Performance of Filtered Connectors:
Military Circular, D-Sub & Micro-D

Chip Capacitor

3 pF - 47,000 pF+

>40 dB

Discoidal Capacitor (C)

470 pF - 40,000 pF+

50 - 60 dB

Planar Array (CL & LC)

100 pF - 1 uF+

50 - 60 dB

Pi with Planar Arrays

100 pF - 1 uF+

70+ dB

Pi Tubes

47 pF - 12,000 pF

70+ dB

Chip Capacitor Filtering

• 40+ dB Insertion Loss
• Quick Turn
• Lowest Cost Option
• Limited High Frequency

C, C-L or L-C Connector Filtering

• Built with Chip Caps, Discoidals, Planars or C Tubes
• 45 - 60 dB Insertion Loss
• Good Broad Spectrum Filter Performance

Pi  Connector Filtering

• Built with Pi Tubes, Discoidal or Planar Arrays
• Provides C-L-C Component Configuration
• Highest Performance â€" 70+ dB Insertion Loss
• Very Good High Frequency Performance

Termination Options:

• Solder Cup
• PC Tail
• Wired terminations

Other Options:

• Custom versions available including the ability to define the Filtering on a Pin by Pin basis to help eliminate as much noise as possible from your system
• Combination of filtering and transient suppression components available
• Custom  applications and Filter Modules available to meet your special requirements

EMI/RFI Filtered Connectors, Military MIL-STD-810,and Aerospace DO-160e

Types of Connector Filtering and the Performance of Filtered Connectors

Filtered Connector Part Numbers - Circular, D-Sub, and Micro-D Connectors