Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BW21ABKASNG

BW21ABKASNG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

32

BW28ABKASOR

BW28ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

10

114992374

114992374

Seeed

ALUMINUM CASE FOR JETSON NANO B0

45

110061134

110061134

Seeed

BLACK AND TRANSPARENT CASE WITH

94

110991229

110991229

Seeed

ARMOR CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 3A+

0

CX21ABKANO

CX21ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

2

CX23ABKABL

CX23ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

RAS-PCS01PWR-BK

RAS-PCS01PWR-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

RASP PI STARTER CASE W/PWR ADPTR

500

4131

4131

Adafruit

ELEMENT14 DESKTOP ENCLOSURE KIT

0

CX26ABKABK

CX26ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

10

1593HAMDOGTBU

1593HAMDOGTBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.75"L X 3.04"W

11

1555

1555

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC BLACK/CLR 3.6"LX2.5"W

0

114990122

114990122

Seeed

CASE ABS CLEAR 3.54"L X 2.36"W

0

BW21ABKASGM

BW21ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

9

RAS-PCS14-BK

RAS-PCS14-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 4 MOD B CASE W/FAN

985

3252

3252

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC BLK/CLR 2.76"LX1.38"W

0

BW26ABKASNG

BW26ABKASNG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

GCASE

GCASE

Pimoroni

GPI CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI ZERO

12

FIT0714

FIT0714

DFRobot

ARMOR CASE WITH FAN(3510) FOR RA

47

110991409

110991409

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

20

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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