You have an innovative product concept. Demand exists in the market. You make the proposal to the potential government customer or prime contractor only to discover a myriad of requirements in response. Common electronics packaging requirements include MIL-STD-461 (Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment) and MIL-STD-810 (Shock). How do you meet the stringent requirements of government customer?

The first step in meeting the requirements of MIL-STD-461 is to understand what the customer is asking of you. The U.S. Government provides several websites to download the standard. Although obtaining the standard is simple, reading and applying the requirements is significantly more difficult. The standard describes EMI shielding requirements and tests based on product application. Tests include measures of conducted emissions (CE), conducted susceptibility (CS), radiated emissions (RE), and radiated susceptibility. EMI/RF shielding requirement standards can be particularly confusing MIL-STD-461 is comparably both comprehensive and well detailed.

Kform has the experience to help. Kform can provide you with the military specifications and help define the relevant requirements. Depending on the application, for example above-deck or below-deck, the requirements of specific standards vary greatly. The electronic enclosure designs shown on the products page provide proven design solutions to meet difficult government and military requirements.

The second step is finding the right partners. Kform recommends working with an experienced electronics designer for power and board-level considerations. Designing and producing rugged systems requires certain knowledge. Kform can recommend several engineering firms based on past project experience.

Every product we fulfill is custom designed to meet the needs of your product and your customer. Kform does not carry an inventory of products. “Off the shelf” enclosures are not capable of addressing product needs. Product development and Engineering and design teams should weigh every connector, feature, and requirement thoughtfully. Kform can conduct research, develop documentation, manufacture prototypes, and even arrange compliance testing. See information on the commercialization process for more details.

Meeting harsh requirements, such as MIL-STD-461, takes thoughtful project planning, knowledge of standards, and experience. Using proven Kform design concepts allows your project team to focus on the functionality that makes your product special.

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