Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
114992111

114992111

Seeed

ARGON POLY+ RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

0

PIM465

PIM465

Pimoroni

PIBOW COUP 4 RPI 4 RAINBOW

22

PIM122

PIM122

Pimoroni

CASE PLASTIC BLACK

14

ENCLOSURE-PK

ENCLOSURE-PK

UDOO

ENCLOSURE FOR UDOO X86

0

BW28ABKASNG

BW28ABKASNG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

2

1593HAMPI3TBU

1593HAMPI3TBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.90"L X 2.75"W

24

CX20ABKABL

CX20ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

9

1019723

1019723

Phoenix Contact

HOUSING PLSTC BLK 5.71"LX1.85"W

5

FIT0599

FIT0599

DFRobot

RETROFLAG NESPI CASE+ FOR RASPBE

0

RAS-PCS04PWR-RD

RAS-PCS04PWR-RD

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASPPI 3 CASE MODEL B/B+ W/

100

PS-11595-B

PS-11595-B

Bud Industries, Inc.

RECTANGULAR BLACK RPI MODEL B (A

3222

RAS-PCS16PWR

RAS-PCS16PWR

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ACRYLIC STACKABLE PI 4 CASE W/US

987

CX27ABKAOR

CX27ABKAOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.65"

2

114991400

114991400

Seeed

CASE ACRYLIC ORG/WHT 3.5"X2.56"

0

FIT0675

FIT0675

DFRobot

METAL HEATSINK CASE FOR RASPBERR

39

FIT0396-W

FIT0396-W

DFRobot

BOX ABS WHITE 4.25"L X 2.76"W

0

CX22ABKANO

CX22ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

BW21ABKASYL

BW21ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

32

CX24ABKABK

CX24ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

53

Raspberry Pi 4 case black/grey

Raspberry Pi 4 case black/grey

Raspberry Pi

OFFICIAL PI 4 CASE IN BLACK/GREY

479

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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