TE 520466-1 SDL Shield Top — 16-Position EMI Shield for SDL Connector Assemblies
The TE Connectivity 520466-1 is a shield top accessory for the SDL connector family, designed to fit a 16-position SDL connector assembly. It is a top-mounted shield that provides EMI containment for the mated connector pair, typically specified in industrial control, instrumentation, and data communication applications where signal integrity requires a shielded interconnect path. The shield is supplied in bulk packaging and is ROHS3 Compliant.
Accessory Type and Function — Top Shield vs. Boot (2-336513-6)
The 520466-1 is a top shield — a metal or metallised cover that snaps over the SDL connector body to complete the shield path. This contrasts with the 2-336513-6, which is a boot accessory for the same SDL series. A boot provides strain relief and environmental sealing at the cable exit, while the top shield addresses EMI suppression at the connector interface. The choice between them depends on whether the installation requires conducted noise containment (shield) or cable-jacket protection (boot). Both are active parts in bulk packaging.
Lifecycle and Compliance — Active Production, ROHS3
It is ROHS3 Compliant, meeting the current EU restriction on hazardous substances.