Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FIT0550

FIT0550

DFRobot

TITAN CASE FOR LATTEPANDA ALPHA

0

1593HAMBONETBU

1593HAMBONETBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.75"L X 3.04"W

8

2250

2250

Adafruit

BOX PLSTC ORANGE 3.62" LX2.48" W

2

PIM121

PIM121

Pimoroni

CASE PLASTIC PURPLE

35

CX22ABKABL

CX22ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

FIT0396-B

FIT0396-B

DFRobot

BOX ABS BLACK 4.25"L X 2.76"W

0

PIM344

PIM344

Pimoroni

PIBOW 3 B+ COUPE (RASPBERRY PI 3

0

4822

4822

Adafruit

FLIRC ALUMINUM CASE FOR RASPBERR

45

NBR-0005

NBR-0005

Pi Supply

NEBRA IP67 CASE

27

114990129

114990129

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.74"LX2.58"W

6

2202874

2202874

Phoenix Contact

RPI-BC 107,6 DEV-KIT KMGY; RASPB

114171

4487

4487

Adafruit

SMOKE SNAP-ON CASE FOR MICRO:BIT

18

CX25ABKABK

CX25ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

10

IP67 CASE FOR PYSENSE/PYTRACK

IP67 CASE FOR PYSENSE/PYTRACK

Pycom

IP67 CASE FOR PYSENSE/PYTRACK

132

114992370

114992370

Seeed

ACRYLIC CASE FOR JETSON NANO B01

17

CX27ABKANG

CX27ABKANG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.65"

2

3770

3770

Adafruit

KITTENBOT SILICONE SLEEVE

0

4852

4852

Adafruit

SMOKE SNAP-ON CASE FOR MICRO:BIT

47

BW22ABKASGM

BW22ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

8

BW23ABKASBL

BW23ABKASBL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

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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