Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
110991408

110991408

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

50

RAS-PCS46

RAS-PCS46

Micro Connectors, Inc.

4 LAYER STACK ACRYLIC PI CASE FA

499

BW22ABKASNO

BW22ABKASNO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

114991401

114991401

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC ORG/WHT 2.84"X1.34"

0

PIM427

PIM427

Pimoroni

COUPE ROYALE PIBOW 3 A+ COUPE

7

3595

3595

Pololu Corporation

ROBOCLAW CASE W/FAN

6

CX21ABKANG

CX21ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

1

CX23ABKAGM

CX23ABKAGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

10

ASM-1900035-01

ASM-1900035-01

OKdo

CASE ABS CLEAR 7.76"L X 4.55"W

3

ASM-1900035-11

ASM-1900035-11

OKdo

CASE ABS WHITE 7.76"L X 4.55"W

0

UDOO_X86_METALCASE-PK

UDOO_X86_METALCASE-PK

UDOO

METAL CASE FOR UDOO X86

53

RAS-PCS08-BK

RAS-PCS08-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MOD A+ CASE W/FAN

100

DINH03

DINH03

Pimoroni

DIN RAIL HOUSING RASPBERRY PI 4

2

BW23ABKASYL

BW23ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

BW22ABKASBK

BW22ABKASBK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

34

1593HAMFREE1GY

1593HAMFREE1GY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY 3.63"L X 2.61"W

38

3963

3963

Adafruit

NEOTRELLIS M4 ACRYLIC ENCLOSURE

3

RAS-PCS03-BL

RAS-PCS03-BL

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MODEL B/B+ CASE

196

KBOT002

KBOT002

Pimoroni

KITTY CASE FOR MICRO:BIT - YELLO

0

1593HAMAR3GY

1593HAMAR3GY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY FOR ARDUINO

13

Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

1. Overview

Development board enclosures are protective housings designed to safeguard electronic development boards while enabling functional access. These enclosures provide mechanical protection, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, thermal management, and environmental resistance. They play a critical role in prototyping, industrial automation, IoT deployments, and educational platforms by ensuring reliable operation under various conditions.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Plastic EnclosuresLightweight, cost-effective, insulating propertiesEducational kits, hobbyist projects
Metal EnclosuresSuperior EMI shielding, thermal dissipationIndustrial control systems
Modular EnclosuresCustomizable compartments, tool-less assemblyRapid prototyping environments
IP-Rated EnclosuresWater/dust resistance (IP65-IP67)Outdoor IoT sensors

3. Structure and Components

Typical enclosures consist of: - Base chassis: Provides structural integrity and mounting points - Removable panels: Allow access to interfaces and expansion slots - Heat dissipation features: Ventilation grids or embedded heat sinks - EMI shielding: Conductive gaskets or metalized coatings - Cable management: Strain relief ports and routing channels

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterImportance
Material Type (ABS/Aluminum/Steel)Determines weight, durability, and shielding
Dimensional Range (50-500mm)Affects board compatibility
IP Rating (IP54-IP68)Defines environmental protection level
Thermal ResistanceImpacts sustained performance in enclosed spaces
Vibration ResistanceCritical for industrial/automotive applications

5. Application Fields

  • IoT Infrastructure: Smart city sensors (e.g., Raspberry Pi housed in IP67 enclosures)
  • Industrial Automation: PLC control panels with EMI-shielded aluminum cases
  • Medical Devices: Diagnostic equipment development platforms
  • Education: STEM kits with transparent plastic enclosures

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Product
Raspberry Pi FoundationOfficial Raspberry Pi 4 Enclosure with active cooling
Arduino SAArduino Uno Transparent Plastic Case
EbenIndustrial Metal Enclosure for Jetson Nano
RS ProModular DIN Rail Mount Enclosure

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Board form factor compatibility (e.g., HAT/Shield alignment) - Operating environment (temperature, humidity, vibration) - Required certifications (CE, RoHS) - Expandability for future hardware upgrades - Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging trends include: - Integration of thermal interface materials (TIMs) in plastic enclosures - Adoption of additive manufacturing for customized geometries - Increased demand for 5G-compatible EMI shielding solutions - Growth of edge computing driving ruggedized enclosure requirements - Sustainability focus driving bio-based polymer enclosures

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