Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
110991406

110991406

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

35

2253

2253

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC CLEAR 3.62" LX2.48" W

0

RAS-PCS04PWR-BL

RAS-PCS04PWR-BL

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASPPI 3 CASE MODEL B/B+ W/

200

FIT0660

FIT0660

DFRobot

COOLING CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 4

48

PC1-GN-01

PC1-GN-01

pi-top

PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PI-TOP 4, GR

72

5611-B

5611-B

Kitronik

MI:PRO PROTECTIVE CASE FOR THE M

0

CX22ABKABK

CX22ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

10

PIM426

PIM426

Pimoroni

COUPE NINJA PIBOW 3 A+ COUPE (

16

BW28ABKASNO

BW28ABKASNO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

10

CX26ABKANG

CX26ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

RAS-PCS03-BK

RAS-PCS03-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MODEL B/B+ CASE

465

CX24ABKABL

CX24ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

52

5606

5606

Kitronik

MI:PRO PROTECTOR CASE FOR THE BB

0

CX28ABKABK

CX28ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

7

322070580

322070580

Seeed

RASPBERRY PI ABS ENCLOSURE W/COO

7

PP-11593

PP-11593

Bud Industries, Inc.

BOX ABS TRN RED 6.35" DIA

32

2883

2883

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC CLEAR 2.58"LX1.2"W

0

114992552

114992552

Seeed

ARGON ONE RASPBERRY PI 4 ALUMINU

0

5605

5605

Kitronik

MI:PRO 'MOUNTABLE' CASE FOR THE

77

1593HAMFREE2BK

1593HAMFREE2BK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 3.63"L X 2.61"W

42

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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