Bud Industries has introduced an adapter bracket that allows users to convert a standard electronic enclosure into a corner-mount enclosure. This approach gives users more size options compared to competitors who offer a limited number of corner-shaped enclosures. Applications include Wi-Fi, security, lighting, and factory automation. Typically, companies standardize on one style of enclosure. Before […]
Enclosures
Bud Industries’ 19-inch rack cuts shipping costs
Bud Industries has introduced a 19-inch rack that saves money by shipping knockdown at only 18 pounds yet holds up to 300 pounds. Unlike other racks, it is designed to be easily assembled in fewer than 15 minutes. Applications include any equipment that requires a 19-inch rack, including servers, communications equipment, switches, and controls. Easy […]
Measuring a sense-resistor’s voltage drop, Part 2: Isolation
Measuring the voltage drop across a current-sense resistor can be a trivial issue or a challenging one depending on the rail voltage and other factors. The problem with low-side sensing is that it “ungrounds” the load, and the alternative is high-side sensing. This part looks at the use of isolation to deal with CMV […]
PSMA Semiconductor Committee expands offering to four APEC 2020 Industry Sessions
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Semiconductor Committee is sponsoring a total of four Industry Sessions at APEC 2020 that address the rapid emergence of wide bandgap semiconductors as a significant power conversion technology. The sessions will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 17-19, 2020, in the New Orleans Convention Center. The series […]
Barcodes and Scanners, Part 1: How they work
Barcodes: you can’t escape them, and all along the supply chain from raw source to end-user purchase, we can’t function without them. They are pre-printed on neatly everything we buy or use, they can be added later as stick-on labels, or they can be printed on demand as needed for custom projects. Barcodes are now […]
Key design considerations for sheet metal enclosures
Even the simplest of electronic products need to be enclosed somehow. Additionally, having a basic understanding of how electronics enclosures are fabricated can go a long way to a more successful overall design and positive end-user experience. While there are electronic products that are more suitable for plastic enclosures, sheet metal electronic enclosures have the […]
Extended industrial enclosure line includes 86 sizes
Industrial enclosures manufacturer ROLEC has extended its rugged aluNORM range to 86 sizes across four variants. Tough and dependable aluNORM is ROLEC’s largest range of IP-rated electronic enclosures. They are designed to house and safeguard automation and machine control electronics in harsh and challenging environments. These diecast aluminum cases feature globally patented single screw channels. […]
Custom-width sloping front enclosures
METCASE can supply its modern and robust UNIDESK aluminum sloping front enclosures in custom widths to suit customer requirements. Robust and attractive UNIDESK is suitable for a wide range of applications including office systems, point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, industrial control equipment, security units and machine controllers. These versatile and ergonomic aluminum enclosures are ideal for […]
Tips for designing a micro speaker enclosure
Miniature speakers allow engineers to equip various product designs with audio functionality, even where space limitations are a factor. In simple products like industrial or medical equipment, sound quality may not be expected, although ensuring adequate volume and clarity can be very important. Paying attention to some basic design practices, such as sealing enclosure gaps, […]
Designer instrument enclosures available in 250 size
OKW’s EVOTEC designer desktop plastic enclosures are now available in a new larger 250 size. EVOTEC is designed for tough working environments. Applications include measurement and control engineering, IT, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. EVOTEC can also be wall mounted for access control. These robust enclosures feature elegant and ergonomic soft contours that make them […]