Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
2252

2252

Adafruit

BOX PLASTIC BLUE 3.62" LX2.48" W

0

PRT-17752

PRT-17752

SparkFun

ARGON ONE M.2 RASPBERRY PI 4 CAS

56

KBOT003

KBOT003

Pimoroni

KITTY CASE FOR MICRO:BIT - BLUE

0

1019749

1019749

Phoenix Contact

HOUSING PLSTC GRY 4.92"LX1.85"W

810

3774

3774

Adafruit

KITTENBOT SILICONE SLEEVE

0

CX25ABKANG

CX25ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

47

BW21ABKASOR

BW21ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

32

114990130

114990130

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.74"LX2.58"W

0

P1A-382612

P1A-382612

New Age Enclosures

RASPBERRY PI3 TINKER ENCLOSURE

211

114070122

114070122

Seeed

INDUSTRIAL CASE FOR JETSON NANO

0

3062

3062

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC CLR/BLK 3.54"LX2.56"W

0

114990124

114990124

Seeed

CASE ABS WHITE 3.54"L X 2.36"W

8

BW20ABKASBL

BW20ABKASBL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

19

PIZERO_CASE

PIZERO_CASE

Datawave Wireless

BLACK CASE FOR THE RASPBERRY PI

25

P7P-382612

P7P-382612

New Age Enclosures

RASPBERRY PI3 TINKER ENCLOSURE

150

CX23ABKAOR

CX23ABKAOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

PS-11595-W

PS-11595-W

Bud Industries, Inc.

RECTANGULAR WHITE RPI MODEL B (A

91413

114070041

114070041

Seeed

KITTENBOT LEGO COMPATIBLE CASE F

12

PS-11591

PS-11591

Bud Industries, Inc.

BOX ABS TRN RED 5.12"L X 3.35"W

5699

110991484

110991484

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE (SILVER METAL E

0

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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