Abstract: A radio frequency identification device (RFID) including radio frequency identification circuitry enclosed in a protective molded casing having an attachment surface for attaching the RFID to a ferrous object, the radio frequency identification circuitry being positioned in the casing so as to keep the circuitry a predetermined distance away from the ferrous object which may interfere with the communication between the RFID and the RFID reader.

Abstract: A control system for peripheral devices of a high-density server. A USB interface is used to connect several motherboards of a high-density server with a system connection back panel and a system management unit, and to control several peripheral devices. The control system of the invention includes a plurality of motherboard USB ports, a USB interface switching module, a USB extension device and a switch control unit.

Abstract: The system and methods of the present invention generally include retrofitting at least one shrouding device that is associated with a meter reading module drive shaft that operates within a meter reading module housing. Including at least one shrouding device about the meter reading module drive shaft substantially reduces rotational wiggle or play of the drive shaft within the housing of the meter reading module during operation by reducing the void between an outer surface of the drive shaft and an inner surface of a drive shaft channel of the housing, and/or by reducing the effects of tapered shafts or drive channels. In one embodiment, the shrouding device includes a sleeve device substantially secured around a portion of the shaft confined within the drive channel during rotational operation. In alternative embodiments, at least one bushing is secured to the shaft at one or more predefined portions of the shaft.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is formed of a main body case made of resin and divided into a lower case, an upper cover, and an intermediate case, into which parts of the circuit breaker are integrated. The intermediate case has pocket shaped sockets formed on a top surface side thereof, into which the tips of the interphase partition walls provided in the upper cover are fitted. Also, the intermediate case has recessed grooves formed on a bottom surface side thereof to fit over upper edges of the interphase partition walls provided in the lower case. Thus, the circuit breaker can be assembled easily and becomes more rigid.

Abstract: A case for housing an electronic circuit board having a case body formed with an opening and a sealing member for sealing the opening, wherein one of the case body and the sealing member is formed with one fastening member composed of an elastically deformable leg and a projection continuous therewith for enabling attachment of the sealing member to the case body by engagement of the fastening member with a prescribed region of the other. The projection is continuous with the leg and has a first surface formed to contact the prescribed region at a prescribe angle and a second surface continuous with the first surface and formed parallel to the prescribed region. With this, molding error can be tolerated and stress owing to volumetric variation produced by temperature change or to vibration can be readily coped with. Moreover, it is possible to prevent release of the engagement of the projection with the prescribed region, and thus to prevent separation of the sealing member from the case body.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply that provides power to an electrical device, the uninterruptible power supply that includes a first housing; a cover plate that includes a plurality of electrical outlets located on a surface of the cover plate and said cover plate is connected to the first housing in an angled position; and a battery in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical outlets on the surface of the cover plate, and the battery being removably attached to the first housing.

Abstract: A dimming control system includes dimmer modules which receive dimming level information from a control module. Each dimmer modules includes a microprocessor which provides internal intelligence for controlling power to a load in response to the dimming level information. The control module receives industry standard protocol dimming information from various sources, converts it to dimming level information, and communicates the dimming level information to the dimmer modules through serial communication lines. The dimmer modules and control module are mounted in a rack which includes a backplane having nonvolatile memory device that retains configuration data even if the control module is removed from the rack. The dimmer modules implement a zero cross prediction method which includes detecting an actual zero cross, calculating an error, and adding the error to the period of a line power signal.

Abstract: A support may receive one or more power electronic circuits. The support may aid in removing heat from the circuits through fluid circulating through the support. The support, in conjunction with other packaging features may form a shield from both external EMI/RFI and from interference generated by operation of the power electronic circuits. Features may be provided to permit and enhance connection of the circuitry to external circuitry, such as improved terminal configurations. Modular units may be assembled that may be coupled to electronic circuitry via plug-in arrangements or through interface with a backplane or similar mounting and interconnecting structures.

Abstract: A system for supplying power to a volatile semiconductor memory (1) having a memory array (3), with the semiconductor memory (1) being provided with a standby voltage (V_STBY) that is present at a second connection (7) of the semiconductor memory (1). To implement the power supply system as simply and with as few components as possible, the semiconductor memory (1) is provided with a stabilization circuit (10) for stabilizing the standby voltage (V_STBY) that has a low impedance when the input voltage (V_STBY) is elevated and a high impedance when the input voltage (V_STBY) is too low to supply the semiconductor memory (1, 1a).

Abstract: An irrigation control device (12) with a controller (14), antenna (16), power supply (70) and battery charging device (72), such as a solar array, all contained within a housing, such as a rotor body (90). The controller (14) receives signals through the antenna (16). The controller (14) updates one or more watering schedules stored in a memory module (32), based on the received signals, and generates control signals to execute a watering schedule. The battery charging device (72) recharges the power supply (70) and the irrigation control device requires no external electrical connections for power or control. Control signals are generated in a central controller (18) remote from the rotor (12), and are preferably transmitted to the rotor antenna (16) through a commercial paging or other type of public broadcast network (20, 22, 24).

Abstract: A housing adapted for receiving electronic cards therein, the housing comprising a chassis shielded from electromagnetic interference and having an opening in a face thereof. The chassis is adapted for receiving electronic cards therein. The chassis comprises a conductive cast shell Connector panels each have a printed circuit board body with a conductive plane, a card connector adapted for being connected to an electronic card in the housing, and input/output connectors. Each input/output connector is connected to the card connector by a printed circuit of the printed circuit board body. Each input/output connector is adapted for being connected to an input/output of a peripheral device. The connector panels are adapted for being mounted side by side and in shielding connection to cover the opening of the chassis so as to maintain an electromagnetic interference shielding of the housing.

Abstract: A modular infrastructure for a computer server rack, comprising modular server chassis, each chassis configured to receive a plurality of servers and two network switches. The switches are redundantly coupled to each server in the same chassis via point to point links within a data backplane. The rack further comprises redundant AC to DC power supplies configured to transmit power to a power backplane in each of the server chassis through a power bus bar. DC power is provided by both power supplies to each server in the rack through the power bus bar and a power backplane located in the same chassis. Each power supply is sufficient to power the entire rack. Servers within separate chassis are coupled into the same network by merely daisy chaining the switches in the rack. Individual servers are deployed by sliding the servers into a server chassis to engage connectors in the backplanes.

Abstract: The dielectric resonance device according to the present invention is constructed such that there are provided a column-shaped dielectric resonator and a column-shaped pedestal bonded to the undersurface of the dielectric resonator with the adhesive, for supporting the dielectric resonator, that on the joint surface between the pedestal and the dielectric resonator, there is provided an adhesive collecting recess so as not to reach a side of the pedestal, and that the joint surface and the undersurface of the dielectric resonator are bonded to each other with the adhesive. Therefore, the recess serves as a place for collecting the adhesive so that the adhesive which is squeezed out from between the joint surface and the undersurface of the dielectric resonator can be eliminated, making it possible to provide a dielectric resonance device with stabilized electric performance.

Abstract: A sensor mounting mechanism for a clutch case is provided, which can not only prevent temperature rise of a sensor but also simplify mounting of the sensor on the clutch case. The sensor mounting mechanism is for a clutch case which houses a clutch and a detection object (a pulse gear) rotating with the clutch in unison. A sensor for detecting a rotation of the detection object is inserted through a hole made on the clutch case with a thermal insulator (spacer) and a detector of the sensor is oriented opposite to the detection object.

Abstract: A rear opening of a housing 1 is covered by a first plate member portion 35 of a member 4. Heat generating elements 26 and 31 are mounted on a second plate member portions 36 of the member 4, which are elongated from the first plate member portion 35 and which are positioned in the housing 1, thereby causing the back face of the first plate member portion 35 to face the outside of the housing 1. A support rail attaching portion 38 is disposed on the back face. The first plate member portion 35 is grounded via a DIN rail 34 attached to the portion. Even when the housing is configured by a resin, therefore, heat generated by the heat generating elements in the housing can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the housing, with the result that an electronic device of excellent heat radiating properties is obtained.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an open frame circuit assembly mounted on a planar substrate is provided with a composite low flow impedance voltage guard. The composite guard comprises an ESD protective cover portion and a clip portion to capture the cover portion and clip to the circuit board. The cover portion comprises a lower frame member extending peripherally around the assembly, an apertured top member overlying the assembly and a plurality of spaced apart struts supporting the top member from the frame. The top member and struts have rounded surfaces to preserve streamlines in air flowing over the assembly, and all openings and spacings are sufficiently small to preclude accidental human contact with the assembly. Large area portions of the cover portion are preferably made of polymer containing conductive fillers for ESD protection. The clip portion is preferably made of high elongation polymer for secure holding and clipping.

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a system comprising an antenna capable of receiving radiated energy within a frequency range of approximately 1 MHz to approximately 3 GHz, a broadband amplifier circuit electrically coupled to said antenna, a power source electrically connected to said broadband amplifier circuit; and an indicator electrically connected to said broadband amplifier circuit.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a circuit breaker air-core coil includes a unitary body having a generally U-shaped body. The body has at least one retaining form structured to fit over a fastener head. When installed in a typical power air circuit breaker, the air-core coil disposed in the mounting bracket is located above the circuit breaker's load conductor fasteners. These fasteners, and therefore the air-core coil, are located outside of the space in the circuit breaker occupied by a current sensor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a network attached storage system for storing data that provides the ability to “hot swap” a data storage device associated with the system while substantially reducing, during removal of the data storage device, the possibility that data being transferred between the data storage device and the exterior environment is lost or corrupted and/or damage to the data storage device.

Abstract: A switchgear cabinet including a smoke indicator which has an intake pipe and, in a housing, a smoke sensor as well as a fan or ventilator, which draws air from the interior of the switchgear cabinet into the housing via an inlet aperture in a housing wall and discharges the air via an outlet into the space outside the housing. A sensitive smoke indicator, which is also usable with the switchgear cabinet partially open, has the intake pipe communicating by its upper end region with the inlet aperture. The housing which is enclosed in a sealing manner apart from the intake pipe and the outlet, is disposed in the interior of the switchgear cabinet.

Abstract: In a parts mounting apparatus wherein a plurality of feeders each storing one type of parts are disposed at predetermined positions and as a mounting head moves, electronic parts unloaded from the feeders are mounted to a printed circuit board at a plurality of mounting points, movement time for the mounting head to move from the respective mounting points on the printed circuit board to the respective feeders is calculated, the total of the movement time calculated for the respective mounting points is calculated for each one of the feeders, and one feeder which is to store the electronic parts is determined based on the calculated total time. As the electronic parts are stored in the determined feeder, this ensures that the mounting time for mounting the electronic parts to the printed circuit board becomes the shortest.

Abstract: In order to fix a laser diode 12 to an optical base 11, a plurality of threaded pins 15 are at first fixed to the optical base by the use of, for example, an anaerobic adhesive. Then, the laser diode is faced to the optical base in an area between the threaded pins. The laser diode is adjusted in position and angle with respect to the optical base by, for example, 5 axes 3D adjustment. Thereafter, the laser diode is fixed to the threaded pins by the use of solder pieces 16.

Abstract: A vehicle traffic sensor for detecting and monitoring vehicular targets is presented. The sensor employs a planar design resulting in a reduced profile sensor. The sensor includes a multi-layer radio frequency board with RF components on one of the sides and both isolation and planar array antennas on the opposing side. The antennas are preferably tapered planar array antennas which include one transmit antenna and one receive antenna. The sensor also includes at least one logic or signal processing board populated with components on a first side and a ground plane on a second side positioned toward the RF componentry of the RF board to form an RF shield. The boards are housed within a housing that is permeable, at least on the side through which the antenna structures propagate.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is secured to a plate having a front side and a back side. The transducer has an outer body with a front portion and rear portion and is sized to entirely fit inside an electrical gang box. A front-to-back enlarged opening in the plate is sized to receive the front portion of the transducer body. The transducer is secured to the plate so that the front portion is located within the front-to-back opening of the plate and is generally flush with the front side of the plate and most of the transducer body including the rear portion extends behind the plate into the gang box.

Abstract: A universal support frame that holds a printed (PCB) so that both sides are accessible for processing and testing, and which provides an attachment mechanism for holding a mechanism to cool the PCB as it is being processed or tested. The universal support frame includes a base, and a first board support pivotally connected to the base. A pair of support angles are connected at their first ends to the first board support, and are connected at their second ends to a second board support. A variety of PCBs are capable of being held between the first and second board supports since the second board support is adjustable. Furthermore, both sides of a PCB may be accessed since the first board support may be rotated relative to the base. The second board support connects to a bracket for holding a cooling mechanism, such as a fan, that cools the PCB and prevents it from overheating.

Abstract: A filler unit for carrying a device, for example to actuate toggle switches, for controlling lighting and audio accessories of a vehicle, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and the like, which comprises a master cylinder normally mounted on a wheel-steering member, such as handlebars. The master cylinder, while performing its normal functions as a brake control, has a support casing affixed to the wheel-steering member in close proximity to an operator's hand. The filler unit's housing is positioned on the master cylinder support casing in vertical alignment therewith, thereby resulting in an integrated “sandwich” structure. The switches of the control device are located on the front portion of the housing for convenient operation, thereby achieving a compact and readily accessible configuration, which is also cosmetically compatible with the streamlined look of the vehicle.

Abstract: A substrate holding device for holding a ceramic substrate. The substrate holding device includes a receiving member and a clamping jaw which have respective contact surfaces brought into contact with the ceramic substrate, wherein the contact surfaces are constituted by elastically deformable portions. A variable flow regulator valve and an electromagnetically-operated proportional control valve are provided between an air source and a clamp cylinder which actuates the clamping jaws. A flow rate of air supplied to the clamp cylinder is controlled by the variable flow regulator valve and a control device which controls the variable flow regulator valve, such that movement velocity of the clamping jaws is gradually reduced in a final stage of the forward movement of the clamping jaw toward the receiving member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply control module for loads or motors, which is mounted as an addition under a main electromagnetic switch appliance (Ap) and having, in a casing (1), current paths with commutating poles controlled by an electromagnet control device and substantially characterized by the fact that it includes at the rear, means (21, 22, 23, 31, 32) capable of channelling gases flowing out of the breaker chambers of the main appliance (Ap).

Abstract: A small control device can be efficiently assembled. The control device includes a door for releasing a control unit when a general user connects wiring, and a door for releasing a power supply unit for maintenance service. The control device may further include a door locking mechanism, a partition wall for separating the control unit and power supply unit, and a mechanism for mounting components on both sides of the wall in three-dimensional space. A notch may be formed in the wall. Moreover, the control device may include a mechanism for releasing a rear side of a case from the top, and a mechanism for releasing at least one side of the case.

Abstract: The invention simplifies the wiring changes needed in a modular communications device as new modules are added to a system and it reduces the initial cost of the base unit. When a module, which contains an additional communications function is added to an existing system, it often becomes necessary to move a communications cable from the existing unit to the new module that has been added. This invention avoids the need of such a cable change, and reduces the costs of having connectors on the new module, and provides scaleable costs that are incurred only as modules are required.

Abstract: A portable device that includes a microcomputer having a housing with an operating system, a screen and a keypad with at least control keys. The portable device includes a connector socket for connecting a separate cartridge to interface the program on the cartridge to the operating system. The cartridge housing is made with an additional connector for setting an additional cartridge into it. When the additional cartridge is connected, applications on the additional cartridge may also be run by the microcomputer via the first cartridge without having to disconnect the first cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention is an amplifier signal distribution module ideally suited for use in public announcement systems, concerts, and live sound reinforcement. This present invention will be used with conventional components of an audio system. In use, the present invention will receive a combined signal from a signal processor and transmit the signal to a cross-over. The cross-over will transmit the signal to amplifiers which will send the signal back to the present invention. The signal is re-distributed to a final output source, such as speakers. Each input, output, and input/out sections of the present invention includes various sets of connectors for accepting any conventional form used with the conventional components. Such an arrangement will drastically reduce the time and cabling generally associated in the process of setting up audio system for live audio performance.

Abstract: An electrical device having components (1, 2, 3) that are arranged in a casing (4; 10) and are electromagnetically shielded in an outward manner. In the casing, spaces provided between the casing and the components as well as between the components themselves are completely filled with plastic parts (5, 6; 13) provided with ferrite particles (9). These plastic parts are preferably provided in the form of shaped plastic parts in which the components are held with form fit.

Abstract: A prototype development apparatus includes a logic board (LB) including a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) sites each adapted to receive an IC, logic traces coupled to each of the IC sites, and a plurality of logic board connector sites (LBCSs) configured to provide access to a number of the logic traces and each adapted to receive a connector. Additionally, a mezzanine board (MB) has a plurality of mezzanine board connector sites (MBCSs) each adapted to receive a connector and configured to provide access to a number of mezzanine traces interconnecting the LBCSs. The MB board is coupled to the LB and a portion of the logic traces are coupled to a portion of the mezzanine traces. In another embodiment the MB does not have any active components. This is because in this embodiment, the MB is configured to connect the pins of the connector sites according to a predetermined program.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for patient point-of-care data management is provided. Patient point-of-care data is obtained in realtime or in substantially realtime and is made available to subscribers or authorized users on either a local computer display screen, a remote computer display screen, or both. In some embodiments, data associated with a plurality of patients is made available and is viewable simultaneously on a computer display screen. In some embodiments, patient point-of-care data from a plurality of hospitals is available.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying status information from several devices in a computer system is disclosed. A primary status indicator is associated with a server or a group of servers. The primary status indicator is communicatively coupled to the server management software that is monitoring the server or server group. During the period that the server management software does not detect a failure or an imminent failure in any component of the server or server group, the primary status indicator will be illuminated to reflect a normal operating status. If the server management software detects a failure or an imminent failure in a component of the server or a server in the server group, the primary status indicator will be illuminated to reflect an alert status.

Abstract: A motor board 44 of a capstan motor, which is made of a metallic material offering good heat dissipation is provided in a tape running apparatus 1 in such a way as to face a circuit board 6 thereof. A motor drive IC 43, into which drive circuits for driving and controlling a capstan motor 4, a drum motor 2 and a loading motor 3 is incorporated, are mounted on this motor board 44. The circuit board 6 and the motor board are connected to each other by an inter-board connector 7. Further, electrical connection between the circuit board 6 and each of the motors 2, 3, and 4 is established through the motor board 44.

Abstract: A novel pressure sensor housing configuration and method of assembly are described. A pressure transducer including a tube for measuring pressure and leads for providing signals indicated of the measured pressure is mounted to a printed circuit board. A housing including elongated mounting portions or legs taller than the pressure sensor transducer and a cavity for receiving the tube is mounted over the pressure transducer to the printed circuit board. The housing is connected to the printed circuit board using the elongated mounting portions. A pneumatic connection to the housing provides a pressure to be measured to the cavity and thence to the pressure transducer tube.

Abstract: A sensor includes a retaining part, an electronic system, and a cup-shaped element The electronic system of the sensor is received in the cup-shaped element, the electronic system being sealed in the cup-shaped element by way of a sealant. The cup-shaped element is secured to the retaining part. A method for manufacturing a sensor is also made available.

Abstract: A plug-in and build-in computer USB HUB and card reader combining device is provided, which includes a USB receptacle for being inserted by the USB (Universal Serial Bus) HUB terminals and card reader for reading and writing data. The computer USB HUB and card reader combining device can be a plug-in computer USB HUB and card reader the power of which is supplied from a DC converter or be a built-in computer USB HUB and card reader which can be placed on a computer disk rack and has power from a power supply in the computer Thereby, the user can derive a convenient computer USB HUB and card reader combining device.

Abstract: An accessory module for use with a vehicular cellular telephone, emergency communication device, or other audio device, may be mounted to an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The accessory module houses a microphone and may be positioned adjacent to a headliner of the vehicle generally above an interior rearview mirror which is supported therebelow. The accessory module provides a fixed orientation of the microphone and is easily installed to the vehicle as it is manufactured or as an aftermarket device. The accessory module may further include a wire cover, which extends to a mounting for the mirror in order to substantially encase a mirror wire harness, thereby retaining the mirror harness and providing a finished appearance to the mirror and accessory module.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved audio equipment is employed. The audio equipment includes a housing, audio circuitry installed within the housing, and a first protective bar flexibly connected to the housing. The audio equipment may also include a handle attached to the first protective bar, a second protective bar flexibly connected to the housing, and/or a connector assembly flexibly connecting the first protective bar to the housing. The connector assembly may include a flexible gasket preferably disposed between the first protective bar and the housing. Also disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing an audio equipment.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a control unit and an electrical connector which are mounted on a circuit board and which are connected electrically to each other. The electrical connector has an electronic device mounted removably thereon. The control unit is connected electrically to the electronic device via the electrical connector, and is operable so as to detect the operating state of the electronic device. A status indicator is mounted on the circuit board and is disposed adjacent to the electrical connector. The status indicator is connected electrically to and is controlled by the control unit to generate a status signal according to the operating state of the electronic device on the electrical connector.

Abstract: An electronic information retrieval device for retrieving information sent from a computer. The device comprises a display for displaying information sent from the computer, an interface connected to the display and a cable connected to the interface. This interface comprises a switch pad interface, a cable that will be hard wired and a power input. The cable connects the interface to the computer. In this case, the computer sends information to the interface and the interface sends this information to the display so that this information is displayed on the display. This display could be housed in a L-shaped housing having a counter weight comprising a bar and a base. The display could then be placed either on an edge of a substantially horizontal surface or on top of this substantially horizontal surface.

Abstract: A casing system for a servo-drive associated with the radio receiver of a remote control system for a vehicle model, in which the servo-drive has a setting member or output arm connectable to the control part of the vehicle model. The casing system comprises a cylindrical mounting frame rigidly connectable with the vehicle model, for enclosing and supporting the servo-drive, and a casing for the servo-drive formed from a plurality of shells whose aggregate has the shape of an approximately circular cylinder. The cylinder of the casing has an outer diameter approximately corresponding with the width of the frame.

Abstract: A generally rigid, plastic housing has therein a pair of chambers, one of which is larger than the other, and each of which opens at one end thereof on the front of the housing and is closed at its opposite end by an integral back wall of the housing which is secured by a pair of plastic bolts to the plane surface of a rather rigid, laminated bus bar. Secured in each of a pair of spaced socket recesses in the housing back wall is a female socket terminal, one of which extends into its associated recess from a conductor in the bus bar, and the other of which is connected to another, male terminal which is housed in the other chamber. Each of the two socket recesses opens on the larger chamber, and the sockets therein are disposed to accommodate a pair of male terminals which project from a circuit breaker releasably housed in the larger chamber. Also, an additional male terminal projects from another conductor from the bus bar into the other chamber adjacent the other terminal located therein.

Abstract: A switch modulated low duty cycle low energy mass limited radio frequency beacon system for locating spent, un-exploded or experimental munitions projectiles in a large open-air test range or within a dirt backstop. The disclosed locator beacon is mounted on a rear portion of a projectile before launch and includes a protective (and antenna length-shortening) resin dielectric material housing in which locator beacon circuit components are contained and immunized against high G forces by a combination of component supporting, energy deflecting and energy absorbing protective arrangements.

Abstract: An amplifier assembly includes a heat sink and a plurality of amplifier stages, where the total power rating of the amplifier stages is greater than the power rating of the heat sink. The heat sink can have a power rating of 50 watts and can include two amplifier stages, each having a power rating of 50 watts. In an alarm system, each amplifier is able to power one or more selected alarm loops. One of the plurality of amplifier stages acts as a backup amplifier for any of the other amplifier stages in the event of an amplifier stage failure. Also, the amount of power produced by the amplifier stages is flexibly controlled by the alarm system.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an open frame circuit assembly mounted on a planar substrate is provided with a low flow impedance voltage guard. The low impedance guard comprises a lower frame member extending peripherally around the assembly, an apertured top member overlying the assembly and a plurality of spaced apart struts supporting the top member from the frame. The top member and struts have rounded surfaces to preserve streamlines in air flowing over the assembly, and all openings and spacings are sufficiently small to preclude accidental human contact with the assembly.

Abstract: A housing for an assembly of electronic components mounted on a circuit board is predominantly made of plastic, and includes a plastic housing cover and a housing floor. Metal surfaces are provided in the housing to preferentially condense moisture from the air in the housing upon cooling, to avoid condensation on the circuit board or the electronic components. The metal surfaces may be a metal casing around an electronic component, a metallized layer deposited on an inner surface of the housing, a metal insert in the housing, a metal housing floor, or an additional metal floor plate adjacent to a plastic housing floor. A hydrophobic film enforces condensate droplet formation, and channels and drain holes drain the condensate droplets out of the housing. An encapsulating film is unnecessary on the electronic components, because condensation on these components is avoided.