Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PIM341

PIM341

Pimoroni

PIBOW 3 B+ COUPE (RASPBERRY PI 3

3

3597

3597

Adafruit

BOX CLEAR 3"L X 2.4"W

194

BW28ABKASYL

BW28ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

11

4490

4490

Adafruit

UNO BOX CLEAR - LEGO COMPATIBLE

65

114990198

114990198

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.15"LX2.64"W

0

RAS-PCS14PWR-BK

RAS-PCS14PWR-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM PI 4 MOD B CASE W/FAN USB-

982

BW20ABKASOR

BW20ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

2

Raspberry Pi 4 case red/white

Raspberry Pi 4 case red/white

Raspberry Pi

OFFICIAL PI 4 CASE IN RED/WHITE

562

27319

27319

Trenz Electronic

BOX ALUMINUM BLACK/RED

14

114992112

114992112

Seeed

ARGON POLY+ RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

6

110991413

110991413

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

20

110991410

110991410

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

20

114992375

114992375

Seeed

ARGON ONE M.2 ALUMINUM CASE FOR

36

CX27ABKABL

CX27ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.65"

2

FIT0474

FIT0474

DFRobot

BOX PLASTIC CLEAR 3.74"LX2.99"W

1

114992053

114992053

Seeed

ABS H-TYPE BLACK CASE FOR RASPBE

0

CX22ABKANG

CX22ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

1593HAMARBK

1593HAMARBK

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE - PLASTIC BLACK

31

RAS-PCS04-SL

RAS-PCS04-SL

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MODEL B/B+ CASE W

20

114070001

114070001

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC BLACK

21

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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