Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
RAS-PWR01MA-BK

RAS-PWR01MA-BK

Micro Connectors, Inc.

PI 3 MODEL B+ PLASTIC CASE W/PWR

100

114992084

114992084

Seeed

ABS ENCLOSURE BLACK CASE FOR RAS

176

ASM-1900035-21

ASM-1900035-21

OKdo

CASE ABS BLACK 7.76"L X 4.55"W

74

CX25ABKAGM

CX25ABKAGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

8

CX26ABKABL

CX26ABKABL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

BW24ABKASGM

BW24ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

10

110991424

110991424

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE - 2.5 INCH SSD

78

BW22ABKASNG

BW22ABKASNG

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

BW24ABKASBK

BW24ABKASBK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

7

CX25ABKANO

CX25ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

2

114992083

114992083

Seeed

ARMOR ALUMINUM METAL CASE WITH D

98

114990123

114990123

Seeed

CASE ABS BLACK 3.54"L X 2.36"W

130

S104

S104

Sixfab, Inc.

RASPBERRY PI IP65 IOT PROJECT E.

27

4341

4341

Adafruit

HEATSINK RAS PI 4 CASE NO FANS

0

PIM463

PIM463

Pimoroni

PIBOW COUP 4 RPI 4 NINJA

13

RAS-PCS04-BL

RAS-PCS04-BL

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ALUM RASP PI 3 MODEL B/B+ CASE W

298

CX23ABKABK

CX23ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

10

BW22ABKASOR

BW22ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

110010024

110010024

Seeed

ACRYLIC CASE FOR SEEEDUINO XIAO

21

3005

3005

Adafruit

BOX PLASTIC MULTIPLE

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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