The selection of a cabinet, enclosure, or other packaging for an electronic product presents the designer or systems integrator with a variety of choices, in addition to certain criteria that will be dictated by the nature of the application. This article summarizes the basic types of cabinets and enclosures available in the marketplace today, along with some of the more important issues of packaging for electronic systems and products. Using this information, designers can begin to evaluate their options quickly, so they can focus on selecting the optimum solution for their applications. Remember, many enclosure solutions can be delivered with custom features or modifications that tailor them precisely to a particular application.
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