Exploring Sundance’s Cutting-Edge Enclosure Solutions

At Sundance, we don’t just manufacture embedded systems—we engineer comprehensive solutions that include advanced enclosures designed to meet the toughest industry standards. Our expertise lies in crafting sophisticated and adaptable housings for complex embedded computing systems, ensuring peak performance and reliability in any application.

Custom Design for Every Need
What sets Sundance apart is our commitment to delivering end-to-end custom enclosure solutions. Unlike off-the-shelf options, our enclosures are designed to align with our clients’ specific needs precisely. Whether it’s unique form factors, enhanced durability, or advanced thermal management, we create enclosures that elevate the functionality and efficiency of embedded systems.

Innovation at the Core
Sundance enclosures are a testament to innovation, seamlessly integrating mechanical engineering, thermal optimisation, and flexibility. Our intelligent designs are built to tackle the challenges of high-performance computing while providing a robust framework for diverse industrial and commercial applications.

Showcasing Our Excellence
Let’s delve into some of our flagship enclosure designs that highlight our technical ingenuity and dedication to quality. Each design exemplifies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded system housing from concept to creation.

DSP9000: Modular Flexibility Redefined

The DSP9000 is a testament to our engineering capabilities. Designed to house multiple PCIe104Z and PCIe104Z+ modules, this enclosure offers unprecedented flexibility:

  • Constructed from lightweight aluminium for optimal heat conduction
  • The multi-blade architecture allows complex system configurations
  • Supports standard PCIe104 enclosure sizes
  • Adaptable heat pipe integration for advanced thermal management
  • Customisable front face plates to accommodate specialised I/O modules

This design allows users to create complex, high-performance embedded system enclosures with remarkable ease and configurability.

DSP8190: Rugged Maritime and Aerospace Solution

Developed originally for the US Navy, the DSP8190 embodies our commitment to creating robust, deployable computing enclosures:
Designed for harsh maritime and aerospace environments
Powerful integrated power supply and advanced cooling systems
Comprehensive I/O connectivity, including Ethernet, USB, SATA, and RF interfaces
Compatible with multiple Sundance DSP modules.
These features enable the creation of mega-embedded processing system enclosures capable of handling complex computational tasks in challenging conditions.

DSP8180: Versatile Multi-Board Platform Enclosure

The DSP8180 showcases our ability to create truly configurable embedded system housings:

  • Supports one or two Carrier boards
  • Compatibility with various Sundance DSP modules
  • Potential for creating multi-system enclosures.
  • Capable of delivering over 300,000 MIPS of processing performance
  • Adaptable for FPGA-based applications, including ASIC simulation and reconfigurable computing
  • Designed for hazardous environments, the DSP8180 includes internal DC-DC converters to manage complex power requirements efficiently.

PC104-Blade: Innovative Stackable Solution

Our PC104-Blade concept represents a breakthrough in modular computing enclosures:

  • Enables seamless integration of PC/104 form-factor boards
  • Completely stackable design
  • Eliminates internal cabling
  • Universally adaptable to various PC/104 boards
  • Active collaboration with the PC/104 Consortium to promote this innovative approach

Custom Enclosure Design: Tailored for Excellence

At Sundance, we go beyond offering a standard product line. Our custom enclosure design services are built to address the specific challenges of your application. By working closely with our clients, we develop bespoke solutions that:

  • Optimise heat dissipation for high-performance components.
  • Withstand extreme environmental conditions with robust materials and designs.
  • Accommodate unique form factors for specialised systems.
  • Incorporate advanced thermal management techniques to ensure system stability.
  • Deliver optimal performance and reliability in even the most demanding scenarios.
  • Every custom enclosure is meticulously designed with the deployment environment in mind, accounting for factors like thermal dynamics, mechanical stress, and long-term durability. The result is a solution perfectly tailored to your operational needs.

 

Learn More
This article highlights our capabilities in custom enclosure design. To explore our embedded systems, software development, or other tailored solutions, contact our sales team directly. Let Sundance be your innovation partner!