Background
New touch-based panel PC will be introduced to the market. Design solutions are proposed for metal frame and enclosures to capture all the interior components such as LCD, PCB to ensure the DFM/DFA friendly design, while meeting all other product functionality, aesthetic, sizes, packaging requirements.
Requirements
Metal Frame
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One piece that captures cover lens, touch panel, LCD, PCB
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Stainless steel
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Easy assembly using screws or double-sided tape
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Built in mounting features for easy integration with customer’s system.
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Not IP rated
Enclosure
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Housing for providing shield for EMI and protect against environment
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Not IP rated
Methods
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Packaging and DFA analysis conducted to ensure all the components will fit based on customer requirements.
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DFM regarding sheet metal bending and cutting is studied to ensure least material is used for the design.
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Design solutions proposed for metal frame and enclosures.
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Tolerance stacking analysis conducted to ensure the functionality.
Solutions
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Packaging and DFA analysis conducted to ensure all the components will fit based on customer requirements.
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DFM regarding sheet metal bending and cutting is studied to ensure least material is used for the design.
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Design solutions proposed for metal frame and enclosures.
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Tolerance stacking analysis conducted to ensure the functionality.
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