Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BW21ABKASNO

BW21ABKASNO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

32

1593HAMDOGGY

1593HAMDOGGY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY 3.75"L X 3.04"W

55

2258

2258

Adafruit

BOX POLYCARBONATE SMOKE 3.7X2.5"

47

1593HAMAR3TBU

1593HAMAR3TBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX PLASTIC TRANS BL FOR ARDUINO

29

KCS-T-001

KCS-T-001

Khadas

TRANSPARENT DIY CASE FOR VIM SER

34

P4P-382612

P4P-382612

New Age Enclosures

RASPBERRY PI3 TINKER ENCLOSURE

283

322070581

322070581

Seeed

RASPBERRY PI ABS ENCLOSURE W/COO

10

BW25ABKASBL

BW25ABKASBL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

2

1593HAMFREE1TBU

1593HAMFREE1TBU

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS TRN BLUE 3.63"L X 2.61"W

0

1593HAMPIGY

1593HAMPIGY

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS GRAY 4.1"L X 2.59"W

5

PIM339

PIM339

Pimoroni

PIBOW 3 B+ (RASPBERRY PI 3 B+, 3

0

C1230

C1230

Chicago Electronic Distributors

RASPBERRY PI 4 SECURITY CASE

280

PRT-15773

PRT-15773

SparkFun

BLACK HEATSINK RAS PI 4 CASE

94

PIS-0496

PIS-0496

Pi Supply

MODMYPI PI ZERO CASE - BLACK

40

BW26ABKASYL

BW26ABKASYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

2

CX23ABKABKYL

CX23ABKABKYL

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

2

PIM342

PIM342

Pimoroni

PIBOW 3 B+ COUPE (RASPBERRY PI 3

57

BW24ABKASOR

BW24ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

33

CX21ABKABK

CX21ABKABK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

10

1019720

1019720

Phoenix Contact

HOUSING PLSTC BLK 4.92"LX1.85"W

98

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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