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Enclosures Bud Releases Plastic Enclosure for KL25Z Freescale Freedom Development Platform Bud Industries is continuing its focus on developing plastic enclosures for popular programming boards by introducing its FBB-3665 enclosure designed for the model KL25Z Freescale Freedom Development Platform. Bud’s enclosure is friendly to a prototyping environment while providing protection and functionality. The development board slips into place, secured in the enclosure by a snug fit rather than by potentially damaging hardware. The enclosure has a removable top so the board can be extracted without disassembling cables. Cutouts in the FBB series enclosure’s front panel allow for connection to the board’s two USB ports and provide access to the reset button. The rear panel has round knock-out plugs that can accommodate Bud’s optional NG9511 miniature cable gland or be used for ventilation. The enclosure has a side slot on each side to accommodate flat cables from both I/O header banks and to provide additional ventilation. The FBB-3665 enclosure has four pieces (top, bottom, front and rear panels) that can be rapidly assembled. What’s more, the rubber feet included with the development board can be removed and attached to the bottom of the enclosure, covering up the screw holes and creating a stable working position. External dimensions are 3.62 by 2.6 by 1.10 inches. The Freedom Development Platform is designed for developers working with Freescale’s Kinetis microcontrollers. It is capable of working with other development boards such as the Arduino Uno and microcomputers computers such as the Raspberry Pi. New Tablet Format Enclosure for Portable Controllers and Instruments Designed for portable applications where touch screens and electromechanical controllers such as joysticks and rollerballs are used, the 1599 Tablet enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing features a low profile rounded ergonomic design, which fits comfortably into the hand to prevent operator fatigue during extended periods of use. Available as standard in RAL9011 black and RAL 7035 grey, the unit is moulded in UL94V-0 flame retardant ABS. It is sealed to IP54, giving protection against the ingress of dust or water, it has a machined removable panel for connectors, external power leads and switches and is available with or without a battery compartment. The 1599 Tablet measures 9.45 by 7.48 by 1.18 inches, with 10 PCB standoffs moulded into both the top and base sections to give a number of different mounting positions for circuit boards and other components. The top has a 0.03 inch inlay recess across the entire surface of the unit for mounting membrane keyboards if required. A removable panel, positioned on one side of the enclosure, is available in ABS or, optionally for remote control use, in IR translucent polycarbonate. The enclosure is assembled with six machine screws, threaded into integral brass bushes in the top section, ensuring that if repet18 itive assembly and disassembly are required the sealing integrity of the unit is not compromised over time. The battery compartment accepts four AA or two 9 V batteries. One Stop Systems Introduces the nanoCUBE Desktop Expansion Enclosure One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS) has introduced the nanoCUBE expansion enclosure with Thunderbolt or PCIe expansion. The nanoCUBE supports a single PCIe x8 Gen3 short card, allowing users to add greater functionality to laptops or workstations. This lightweight appliance is designed as a companion to PCs or workstations that need to add a special IO card, when there’s no room. “The nanoCUBE offers the smallest size and greatest portability of any of The CUBE family products,” said Steve Cooper, CEO, OSS. “It can be connected to your computer through Thunderbolt or PCIe expansion. Using a PCIe x8 connection to your host computer, the nanoCUBE supports a single PCIe x8 Gen3 board. This allows the user to install the latest x8 short card like a Flash card and have a fast storage device ready to use with your laptop.” New Soft-Touch T-Shape Hand-Held Enclosures From Teko Teko has launched the TekNet-T enclosures, which have been designed for hand-held electronics with large displays. Typical applications include in-field test and measurement instruments, medical devices and data loggers. The TekNet-T enclosures are stylish and ergonomic. The cases feature a T-shaped head section which has been designed for mounting larger LCD modules, and a narrower keypad area which is very comfortable to hold. The whole top section is recessed to allow easy mounting of a membrane keypad which may also include an integrated window for the display module. The TekNer-T cases have external dimensions of 8.19 by 4.60 by 1.18 inches and feature soft-touch edge grips for secure and comfortable holding during use. The edge grips also provide protection for the case moldings. The cases are manufactured using dual shot molding technology, which combines white or black ABS with ‘soft-touch’ TPU elastomer in contrasting light or dark gray. Pixus Technologies Offers Subrack Enclosure Family in EMC, Compact and Mobile Styles Pixus 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. The Pixus subrack line features a modular design, with extrusions and tapped strips in standard intervals allowing a wide range of configurations without customization. The EMC version features gasketing and optional EMC covers. Compact versions of the enclosures are available in 42 HP and 21 HP sizes standard. The May/June 2013 www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

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Electronics Protection - May/June 2013
Newer Technology Releases Next-Generation Power2U AC/USB In Wall Charging Solution
Raritan Boosts its DCIM Leadership Position with dcTrack 3.0
Specifiers of Enclosures for Components in Outdoor Applications: Be Aware of Material Selection Issues
Realizing the Many Benefits of Power System Relay Upgrades
How to Protect Electronic Circuits from Power Surges
A Little Diamond Goes a Long Way: Overcoming Thermal Limitations to Enable Next Generation Technology
Hardware Technology Eliminates Problems Caused by Using Traditional Captive Screws
Managing Lithium-Chemistry Batteries: It’s Mostly About Their Temperature
Protecting and Improving Electronic Components Performance
Advancements in Thermal Management Conference Preview
One Stop Systems Introduces nanoCUBE Desktop Expansion
Select-A-Shield RF Shielded Tent Closure System Is Non-Radiating
Thermoelectric Air Conditioner Delivers Maximum Cooling Regardless of Power Supply
On-line, Double-Conversion UPS from Emerson Network Power Earns Energy Star Qualification
Dirak Introduces a New Swinghandle
Dual-Cure Conformal Coating Eliminates Need for Additional Processing
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Electronics Protection - May/June 2013