Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CX26ABKANO

CX26ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

250-132

250-132

Digilent, Inc.

ECYLPSE Z7 ENCLOSURE KIT

11

114992055

114992055

Seeed

ARGON ONE RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

65

PRT-17157

PRT-17157

SparkFun

ARGON ONE RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

0

RAS-PCS04PWR-BK

RAS-PCS04PWR-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASPPI 3 CASE MODEL B/B+ W/

195

114992085

114992085

Seeed

ABS ENCLOSURE TRANSPARENT CASE F

53

PIM340

PIM340

Pimoroni

PIBOW 3 B+ (RASPBERRY PI 3 B+, 3

0

PS-11594-B

PS-11594-B

Bud Industries, Inc.

ROUNDED BLACK RPI MODEL B (ALL V

382231

BW22ABKASYL

BW22ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

CX20ABKANO

CX20ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

2

CX28ABKAYL

CX28ABKAYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

2

1593HAMPI3GY

1593HAMPI3GY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY 3.88"L X 2.74"W

21

3773

3773

Adafruit

KITTENBOT SILICONE SLEEVE

0

2081

2081

Adafruit

ENCLOSURE FOR RASPBERRY PI

0

BW22ABKASBL

BW22ABKASBL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

FIT0697

FIT0697

DFRobot

ALUMINUM CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 4

13

CX23ABKANG

CX23ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

PIS-0556

PIS-0556

Pi Supply

FLICK HAT CASE

44

3915

3915

Adafruit

CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND EXPRESS ENCLO

55

BW20ABKASGM

BW20ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

9

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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