Enclosures & Backplanes
Waterproof electronic enclosure family adds four new sizes
May 15, 2013 4:05 pm | Polycase | Product Releases | CommentsPolycase’s NEMA 4X rated WA, WC and WP Series of waterproof electronic enclosures has expanded to include four new enclosure sizes. Ranging from 2.28” x 2.52” to 14.12” x 7.84”, the plastic enclosures now host 17 different size options. The WA, WC, and WP Series are UL listed to UL508-4X and meet
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Backplanes designed for speeds from 3.125 Gbaud/s to 6.25 Gbaud/s
May 8, 2013 3:10 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPixus Technologies has announced new 3U OpenVPX backplanes in 5-slot and 6-slot sizes. The 5-slot OpenVPX backplane from Pixus features a mesh topology. The versatile backplane topology and slot size makes it an attractive choice for many development systems.
LISTED UNDER: MultilayerAutomotive vents protect powertrain components from harsh environments
April 24, 2013 10:03 am | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates has expanded its line of GORE Automotive Vents to include the new Series: AVS 41 (P/N VE2048) venting solution, which is engineered specifically for powertrain components. This new vent improves component reliability by equalizing pressure, preventing contamination from water, dust, dirt, and other automotive fluids....
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Vent designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings
April 17, 2013 5:02 pm | W.L. Gore & Associates | Product Releases | CommentsThe new GAW113 acoustic vent from W. L. Gore & Associates’ Portable Electronic Vents group is designed to provide dust and splash protection for acoustic openings in portable electronic devices such as scanners, two-way radios, tablet and laptop PCs, and other devices where reliable performance is essential.
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Network cube enclosure available in compact size
April 15, 2013 4:16 pm | New Age Enclosures | Product Releases | CommentsNew Age Enclosures announces the release of a sleek new enclosure called “The Network Cube”. Identified as part number S-202010, the compact design measures just 2.0” in length, 2.0” in width, and 1.0” in height. The term Network Cube was chosen as its size is an ideal fit with coaxial plugs, Ethernet interface, and as an RF interface node.
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Backplanes boost density and bandwidth
April 8, 2013 2:33 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPixus Technologies now offers 40G AdvancedTCA (ATCA) backplanes in the 6-slot and 14-slot sizes. The 40G ATCA backplanes from Pixus Technologies are designed to PICMG 3.0 Rev 3.0 specifications. The 6 slot version features dual pluggable shelf manager/switch connections.
LISTED UNDER: MultilayerInjection-molded enclosures achieve a flammability rating of UL94 V-0
March 26, 2013 9:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsSerpac’s Industrial Line (I-Series) has created a smaller version of its popular I-352 enclosure; the I-342. The new smaller I-342 is made out of a UV stabilized Polycarbonate with a flammability rating of UL94 V-0.
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Intro to backplanes 2 full
March 13, 2013 4:18 pm | Videos | CommentsTutorial video on backplanes for embedded computing systems from Pixus Technologies. Includes topics on VME, VME64x, AdvancedTCA, CompactPCI, and OpenVPX designs.
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Subrack enclosure family offered in EMC, compact, and mobile rugged styles
March 7, 2013 4:51 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPixus Technologies offers Eurocard subracks for 3U and 6U boards in multiple configurations. The subrack enclosures can house backplanes or special modules for industrial, mil/aero, communications, medical, energy, and test/measurement industries.
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CBS shields designed for mission-critical environments
March 1, 2013 11:01 am | Leader Tech Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsWhen selecting electronic components for a mission-critical environment, engineers look for extreme durability, reliability and proven performance. Many times the design specifications for these projects are satisfied at the expense of project budgets. The balance between performance and budget is no longer a battle if you choose one of Leader Tech's CBS board-level shields.
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Thermoelectric air conditioner delivers continuous, maximum cooling regardless of power supply or voltage flow
March 1, 2013 10:22 am | Product Releases | CommentsEIC Solutions, Inc. has advanced the circuitry engineering in their cooling units to provide maximum cooling output regardless of available power supplies or the integrity of the voltage flow. EIC air conditioners run off either an AC or DC power source with consistently high power utilization efficiency.
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Enclosure coolers capable of removing heat at up to 5000 BTU/hour
January 25, 2013 10:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe newest of Vortec’s line of HazLoc enclosure coolers, capable of removing heat at up to 5000 BTU/hour, won official UL certification this month. The Vortec Dual HazLoc Vortex A/C model 7570 is innovative in that it effectively cools even very large enclosures through a unique 2-stage cooling process, while conserving compressed air.
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Plastic electronic enclosure designed to cope with extremely demanding industrial environment
January 7, 2013 10:45 am | Okw Enclosures | Product Releases | CommentsOKW has launched IN-BOX – its toughest ever range of industrial-strength plastic electronic enclosures.IN-BOX has all the design features and attention to detail you would expect from OKW but has been designed to cope with extremely demanding industrial environments. Typical applications will include digital and analog instrumentation, sensors, interfaces and security systems.
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NEMA enclosures are ready to install with UPS series
December 21, 2012 12:14 pm | Falcon Electric Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsFalcon Electric, Inc. announced its new “ready to install” NEMA enclosures of any size with the company’s 1 kVA to 3 kVA SSG-RP Series wide temperature UPSs. The on-line double-conversion UPS and enclosure are UL, cUL and CE-listed to operate between -20°C to 55°C (SSG Industrial Series) and
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IP 66 enclosures designed for modern industrial electronics
December 7, 2012 2:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOKW have further extended their popular ‘SMART-BOX’ range of IP 66 enclosures. These highly attractive enclosures are designed for modern industrial electronics and provide a more professional appearance than traditional rectangular housings.
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