Patented

Portable Benchtop
Faraday Cage Test Enclosures, Faraday boxes, and Premium Interfaces

Ramsey Electronics offers unprecedented visual and
hands-on access to equipment in a tightly controlled
RF-free test environment

Faraday Cage

Forensic

Our Forensic line allows you to connect your interrogation hardware and software all while the device is maintaining isolation from the carrier’s network regardless of the carrier or the frequency bands in use.

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Benchtop

A number of Benchtop cages or boxes, in various sizes and designs, ready to be customized to match your specific RF testing requirements.

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Rack Mountable

Rack Mount cages or boxes can be used on a bench or mounted into a standard 19” rack system, ready to be customized to match your specific RF testing requirements.

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Premium Interface

Select from our wide range of industry leading Premium Ethernet, USB, Video, and RF Filtered Power interfaces.

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Fully Customizable (The Configurator)

Build to your exacting requirements

Ramsey Electronics makes it easy to select from a wide range of base models to build the Faraday box or enclosures that meet your total requirements. Use our configurator to submit your cage for an accurate quote or speak directly to our engineering team to help guide the process.

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Cage or box

We have over 40 Plus Cages to choose from including forensic cages, rack mounted cages and bench top cages. Ramsey has you covered.

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Interface

We have a wide range of industry leading Premium Ethernet, USB, Video, and RF Filtered Power interfaces. Ramsey has you covered.

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Power

We have a wide range of Power supplies that meets your region’s needs. Ramsey has you covered.

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Ventilation

We have a wide range of Ventilation options to meet your air flow needs. Ramsey has you covered.

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Featured Product

STE3000F2G

GrayKey FORENSIC RF SHIELDED TEST ENCLOSURE

The STE3000F2G was designed to give the forensics technician the equivalent of a highly isolated screen room right on their bench to perform electronic device interrogations. Allowing more comprehensive and detailed data extraction gives the end user access to the critical evidence needed. GRAYKEY accesses more data, including deleted data, than other mobile forensics tools

Revolutionizing RF Testing:

Ramsey Electronics® RF
Shielded Test Enclosures

In 1997 Ramsey Electronics® transformed RF testing by introducing portable benchtop RF Shielded Test Enclosures, or Faraday boxes. These enclosures provided unprecedented access to equipment in a controlled RF-free test environment.

Industry Standard for Efficiency

Tens of thousands of Ramsey Electronics® RF Shielded Test Enclosures are now globally used.

STE designs and technologies have become the benchmark for efficient and cost-effective RF isolated device testing.

Over 30 standard models available, with
thousands of custom configurations.

Adapting to Changing Technologies

Commitment to excellence in RF shielding
continues with constant innovation.

Designs and I/O devices aligned with
future standards are already accessible.
Diverse Applications and Custom Solutions

Diverse Applications and Custom Solutions

Whether you're seeking efficient RF testing solutions, customization, or future-proof isolation, Ramsey Electronics® RF
Shielded Test Enclosures and I/O devices have you covered. Explore our range of products for all of your RF isolation requirements.

Application Range

From wireless chip set R&D to global digital forensics to RF finished goods performance testing, Ramsey Electronics® offers RF Shielded Test Enclosures and I/O devices to meet all of your needs.

Customization

Custom sizes and additional functionality catered to specific applications.

Ramsey Electronics® delivers customized Faraday boxes efficiently and within budgets.

I/O Devices for Isolation

In addition to RF Test Enclosures, Ramsey Electronics® offers high-quality I/O devices.

Ensures proper isolation for RF technologies, whether in Ramsey enclosures or third-party units.

Future-Ready Solutions

Prepare for future RF technologies with Ramsey's I/O devices and interfaces.

Stay well-isolated and ready for evolving RF standards and protocols.

Protect Your Electronics with a Faraday Cage or Box

Today, technology is a big part of our lives. Protecting our devices from threats like electromagnetic interference (EMI) is essential.
A Faraday cage or Faraday box is a great way to do this. It shields your electronics from harm.

Key Takeaways

  • Faraday cages are essential for protecting electronic devices from electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Understand the different types of Faraday cages, including bench-top, rack-mountable, and forensic options.
  • Learn how to enhance Faraday cages with specialized interfaces to optimize their performance and protection.
  • Discover the various applications of Faraday cages, from safeguarding electrical equipment to forensic use.
  • Gain insights into the fundamental principles behind how Faraday cages work to shield your electronics.

Understanding Faraday Cages

Faraday cages are unique devices that protect our electronic devices from harmful electromagnetic interference (EMI) and
radio frequency (RF) signals. But what is a Faraday cage, and how does it protect our electronics?

What is a Faraday Cage?

A Faraday cage is a box of conductive materials like copper or aluminum. It shields what's inside from outside electromagnetic fields. This protection works by moving electrical charges around the cage, stopping electromagnetic radiation from getting in or out.

How Does a Faraday Cage Work?

The science behind Faraday cages is about electromagnetism. When an electromagnetic field hits the cage, it creates an opposite electrical current on its surface. This current makes its electromagnetic field that cancels the original one, shielding what's inside. For a Faraday cage to work well, it needs a continuous, unbroken conductive material. Any holes or gaps can let electromagnetic interference through, so ensuring the cage is solid is essential.

Applications of Faraday Cages

Faraday cages protect sensitive electronics from outside electromagnetic interference (EMI). They play a crucial role across various industries, shielding essential electrical systems and keeping data and communications safe and secure.

Faraday Cage for Electrical Equipment

Faraday cages shield electrical gear like computers, servers, and communication devices from outside electromagnetic fields. These fields could interfere with their work. By creating a safe electromagnetic space, Faraday cages stop electrical noise and signal problems, ensuring the gear works well.

Faraday Cage Uses

  • Protecting sensitive electronic devices from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and other forms of electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Ensuring the privacy and security of data and communications, especially in sensitive government, military, or medical applications
  • Enabling the safe testing and experimentation of electronic devices and systems in controlled electromagnetic environments
  • Shielding medical equipment, such as MRI machines, from external electromagnetic fields that could interfere with their operation
  • Preventing the unintentional emission of electromagnetic signals from electronic devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

Faraday cages are vital in keeping our connected world safe. They protect important electronic systems and secure sensitive data and communications.

Industry Faraday Cage Application

Military protection communication systems, electronic warfare equipment, and sensitive data. Medical Shielding MRI machines and other sensitive medical devices

Research Creating controlled electromagnetic environments for testing and experimentation. Data Centers Securing sensitive data and communication networks

“Faraday cages are the unsung heroes of our modern, electronics-driven world, quietly safeguarding the critical systems that power our lives.”

Types of Faraday Cages

Faraday cages come in many sizes and shapes to fit different needs. You can find everything from small bench-top models to big rack-mountable ones. Each type has its unique features.

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Bench Top

Our Forensic line allows you to connect your interrogation hardware and software all while the device is maintainingisolation from the carrier’s network regardless of the carrier or the frequency bands in use.

Faraday Cage

Rack Mountable

For more significant projects, rack-mountable Faraday cages are perfect. They fit into server racks or cabinets, protecting many devices at once. These cages are critical in data centers and other places where keeping equipment safe is crucial.

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Forensic

In law enforcement and digital forensics, forensic Faraday cages are vital. They keep devices like phones and laptops safe during investigations. These cages block data tampering and remote access, keeping evidence secure.

Faraday cages are essential for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from electromagnetic interference and ensuring digital data integrity.

Enhancing Faraday Cages with Interfaces

To make the Faraday box work better, we add special interfaces. These add features like power, data, and signal connections, letting devices work together smoothly inside the shielded area. When picking a Faraday cage, think about what interfaces you need. Consider how many connections you'll use, the speed of data transfer, and how easy it is to use and connect things.

Faraday Cage Interface Options

Faraday cages have different interfaces for various needs. You might find power connections, Ethernet, USB, or custom gear ports for special gear. These let us power and talk to devices inside the Faraday cage, keeping our sensitive electronics safe and under control.

Choosing the Right Faraday Cage Interface

When picking a Faraday box, think about what interfaces you need. Look at how many connections you'll use, how fast you need data transfer, and how easy it is to connect things. Picking the right interface ensures that our shielded space works well and keeps our devices safe from electromagnetic interference.

FAQ

What is a Faraday Cage?

A Faraday cage is a special enclosure made of conductive materials like copper or aluminum. It blocks electromagnetic fields from entering or leaving by redirecting electrical charges around the cage, keeping the inside safe from outside interference.

A Faraday Box, a type of Faraday Cage, is typically smaller, box-shaped, and used for specific tasks such as shielding small electronic devices from interference or securing items during transportation. The primary differences lie in their size, shape, and specific applications, with Faraday Cages being more versatile and Faraday Boxes being more portable and task-specific.

A Faraday cage uses conductive material to block outside electromagnetic fields. When an electromagnetic field hits the cage, the charges are redirected around it, keeping the inside safe from outside signals.

Faraday cages protect sensitive electronics and keep data and communications private. They shield things like computers and communication devices from outside interference. They're used in many fields, including the military, medicine, and research, for testing and keeping things safe from electromagnetic fields.

There are various sizes and types of Faraday cages. Bench-top cages are small and sit on desks, protecting devices. Rack-mountable cages are more significant and go in server racks, shielding many devices simultaneously. Forensic cages are special for law enforcement, keeping devices safe during investigations.

Interfaces can make Faraday cages work better. They add features like power, data, and signal connections. When picking a Faraday cage, consider what interfaces you need, like how many connections, data speeds, and ease of use.

A Faraday cage is a larger enclosure designed to surround and protect entire rooms or large equipment. At the same time, a Faraday box is a smaller, portable version that protects individual devices or smaller items from electromagnetic interference.

The effectiveness of a Faraday cage can be tested by placing a device that emits a signal, such as a phone, inside the cage and checking if the signal is blocked or significantly weakened. Alternatively, specialized equipment can measure the reduction in electromagnetic interference.

There are no strict size limitations for Faraday cages; depending on the application, they can range from small boxes to large rooms. The specific needs and the type of electromagnetic protection required determine the size.

Forensic Faraday cages are designed with additional security features to protect evidence from electromagnetic contamination and unauthorized access. They are often used in law enforcement and legal contexts to preserve the integrity of digital evidence.