Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BW20ABKASNO

BW20ABKASNO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

2

BW21ABKASBK

BW21ABKASBK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.45"

7

1593HAMPI3BK

1593HAMPI3BK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 3.88"L X 2.74"W

0

114992216

114992216

Seeed

RF EXPLORER SLIM HOLDER

0

FIT0475

FIT0475

DFRobot

BOX PLYWOOD NAT 3.74"L X 2.99"W

1

BW28ABKASBK

BW28ABKASBK

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

15

CX24ABKANO

CX24ABKANO

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.54"

2

BW23ABKASGM

BW23ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.44"

10

BW28ABKASGM

BW28ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.75"

8

1810

1810

Adafruit

BOX ALUM NATURAL 3.62"L X 2.52"W

1

RAS-PCS06PWR

RAS-PCS06PWR

Micro Connectors, Inc.

ACRYLIC PI 3 AND 4 CASE W/FAN&PW

25

BW25ABKASOR

BW25ABKASOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.64"

2

1593HAMBONEBK

1593HAMBONEBK

Hammond Manufacturing

BOX ABS BLACK 3.75"L X 3.04"W

97

NESPI4CASE

NESPI4CASE

Pimoroni

NESPI 4 CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 4

9

1593HAMARTBU

1593HAMARTBU

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE - PLASTIC BLUE

22

FIT0715

FIT0715

DFRobot

ARMOR CASE WITH DUAL FANS(2510)

25

PIM345

PIM345

Pimoroni

PIBOW PITFT+

20

CX20ABKAOR

CX20ABKAOR

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL IP67 BLK 1.51X1.74X0.35"

2

BW26ABKASGM

BW26ABKASGM

Serpac Electronic Enclosures

ENCL WRIST BLK 1.51X1.74X0.55"

36

1471

1471

Adafruit

LARGE TIN WITH CLEAR TOP WINDOW

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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