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Aluminum Makes Its Case

Posted November 20, 2007 6:00 AM

Smaller medical and environmental-monitoring microelectronics need protection both in labs and out in the field. Lightweight aluminum casings preserve the portability of these devices while offering metal case protection. And because the metal allows heat dissipation without ventilation openings, protection from the environment and from EMI sources is enhanced. How do you protect sensitive microelectronics?

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Re: Aluminum Makes Its Case

11/21/2007 1:28 PM

If practical, encapsulate the electronics in a suitable plastic.
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Re: Aluminum Makes Its Case

01/14/2008 6:14 AM

In a Faraday Cage, which these Aluminium case series appear to do that function quite well.

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