Board Level Shielding (BLS)

Surface Mount PCB Shields that Protect at the Component Level

Standard Surface Mount Shields

Standard surface mount shields are available in both one-piece and two-piece designs.  One-piece shields offer six sides of EMI protection, with the sixth side being the board itself.  One-piece designs offer economical shielding protection where access to covered components is not necessary. 

Two-piece shields offer users the flexibility to inspect or repair shielded components without having to risk board damage by removing the entire shield or incur any tooling costs.  The covers snap on and off with ease, which makes repair of the component under the shield quicker and easier and reduces board re-work.

There are no tooling costs associated with either the single-piece or two-piece standard designs.  In addition, the standard designs are readily available for sampling and purchase. 

Custom Surface Mount Shields

Design Engineering

Before contacting a Laird Performance Materials engineer, determine the right board level shield or contact design for the application. Based upon specifications, Laird 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 engineers will solve the most complex board level shield and contact problems. They and Laird technical specialists look beyond the initial component to the entire application. Each engineer will create the ideal finished product at the best value. Potential 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 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’s prototype department offers flexibility and addresses 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 percent inspected on critical dimensions. Laird also provides pre-production support to help get your production line up and running more quickly. Parts designed in pre-production can be supplied while progressive die tools are being produced. With manufacturing plants throughout North America, China, Asia and Europe, Laird provides worldwide access to parts and offers the capacity to handle jobs of any size.