Designing a piece of electronic hardware such that it works reliably from the get-go is a challenge, especially if it has to work outdoors or in extreme environments where temperature, humidity, vibration and radiation are the enemies of electronics. Unfortunately, while a growing number of new electronic designs are destined to be used outdoors, the art of designing for harsh environments is not typically part of an engineering school’s curriculum.

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DataPlex has completed delivery on a large order for more of its harsh environment racetrack control hardware from Palace Entertainment, owner of the Boomers, Malibu Grand Prix and Mountasia venues that feature Go-Kart and scaled-down formula race cars.

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