Hi all,
I'm hoping someone out there has the knowledge and/or experience to answer my query or at least point me in the direction of someone who can! I've tried looking into this using a website called 'Google' (if you haven't heard of it, it's a bit like AskJeeves, but will probably never catch on). The situation is this:
I am developing a SFF case made from stainless steel. The power will be delivered exclusively using a AC-DC power brick (e.g. Dell 330W) connected to a DC-ATX power converter (e.g. HDPLEX 200W, Minibox 160XT pico PSU). The input voltage will likely be either 12V or 19V. I am undertaking design risk management for the case with a consultant, and he has asked if I have considered grounding the case by connecting it to the earth circuit. I have not considered it and having no knowledge in this area, do not know a) if this is something I need to consider given the nature of the power input or b) how I would implement this in the design if it is necessary.
Is anyone able to advise? Probably unsurprisingly, the information acquired through my AskJeeves searches are either ambiguous, contradictory to other info or require a PhD in electrical engineering to understand! Any help gratefully received.
Graham
I'm hoping someone out there has the knowledge and/or experience to answer my query or at least point me in the direction of someone who can! I've tried looking into this using a website called 'Google' (if you haven't heard of it, it's a bit like AskJeeves, but will probably never catch on). The situation is this:
I am developing a SFF case made from stainless steel. The power will be delivered exclusively using a AC-DC power brick (e.g. Dell 330W) connected to a DC-ATX power converter (e.g. HDPLEX 200W, Minibox 160XT pico PSU). The input voltage will likely be either 12V or 19V. I am undertaking design risk management for the case with a consultant, and he has asked if I have considered grounding the case by connecting it to the earth circuit. I have not considered it and having no knowledge in this area, do not know a) if this is something I need to consider given the nature of the power input or b) how I would implement this in the design if it is necessary.
Is anyone able to advise? Probably unsurprisingly, the information acquired through my AskJeeves searches are either ambiguous, contradictory to other info or require a PhD in electrical engineering to understand! Any help gratefully received.
Graham