Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
110991408

110991408

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

50

114991401

114991401

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC ORG/WHT 2.84"X1.34"

0

114990198

114990198

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.15"LX2.64"W

0

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

114992053

114992053

Seeed

ABS H-TYPE BLACK CASE FOR RASPBE

0

114070001

114070001

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC BLACK

21

114990129

114990129

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.74"LX2.58"W

6

114992370

114992370

Seeed

ACRYLIC CASE FOR JETSON NANO B01

17

114992084

114992084

Seeed

ABS ENCLOSURE BLACK CASE FOR RAS

176

110991424

110991424

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE - 2.5 INCH SSD

78

114992083

114992083

Seeed

ARMOR ALUMINUM METAL CASE WITH D

98

114990123

114990123

Seeed

CASE ABS BLACK 3.54"L X 2.36"W

130

110010024

110010024

Seeed

ACRYLIC CASE FOR SEEEDUINO XIAO

21

322070581

322070581

Seeed

RASPBERRY PI ABS ENCLOSURE W/COO

10

114992216

114992216

Seeed

RF EXPLORER SLIM HOLDER

0

110061133

110061133

Seeed

BLACK CASE WITH SINGLE FAN (SUPP

103

114070121

114070121

Seeed

INDUSTRIAL CASE FOR ODYSSEY X86J

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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