Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CX25ABKAYL

CX25ABKAYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

2

CX21ABKAOR

CX21ABKAOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

2

114992373

114992373

Seeed

DESKPI PRO SET-TOP BOX FOR RASPB

41

CX23ABKANO

CX23ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

CX27ABKANO

CX27ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.65"

2

BW20ABKASYL

BW20ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

2

PRT-15894

PRT-15894

SparkFun

PURPLE HEATSINK RAS PI 4 CASE

11

RPI-020

RPI-020

Pimoroni

CASE RED/WHITE RASPBERRY PI ZERO

27

2779

2779

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC BLU/CLR 3.9"LX2.59"W

0

CX24ABKAGM

CX24ABKAGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

10

BW23ABKASBK

BW23ABKASBK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

7

110991407

110991407

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

52

RAS-PCS03-SL

RAS-PCS03-SL

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MODEL B/B+ CASE

50

56102

56102

Kitronik

KITRONIK MI:PRO PROTECTOR CASE F

0

P2P-382612

P2P-382612

New Age Enclosures

RASPBERRY PI3 TINKER ENCLOSURE

280

PRT-17161

PRT-17161

SparkFun

ARGON NEO RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

1

CX27ABKAGM

CX27ABKAGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.65"

10

114992054

114992054

Seeed

ARGON NEO RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

40

1593HAMBONEGY

1593HAMBONEGY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY 3.75"L X 3.04"W

37

CX22ABKAOR

CX22ABKAOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

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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