Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
110061135

110061135

Seeed

COLORFUL CASE WITH SINGLE FAN (S

15

114992152

114992152

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: MOST COMPATIBL

39

114990084

114990084

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.88"LX2.76"W

0

114991588

114991588

Seeed

ARMOR CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 3 MO

19

114991399

114991399

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC ORG/WHT 2.84"X1.34"

0

110990051

110990051

Seeed

CASE PLASTIC CLEAR

3

114992086

114992086

Seeed

ABS ENCLOSURE WHITE CASE FOR RAS

30

114991519

114991519

Seeed

SEEEDSTUDIO PIBOXY CASE FOR RASP

0

114992373

114992373

Seeed

DESKPI PRO SET-TOP BOX FOR RASPB

41

110991407

110991407

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

52

114992054

114992054

Seeed

ARGON NEO RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

40

114992055

114992055

Seeed

ARGON ONE RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

65

114992085

114992085

Seeed

ABS ENCLOSURE TRANSPARENT CASE F

53

110991405

110991405

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE SILVER VERSION:

26

114070123

114070123

Seeed

INDUSTRIAL CASE FOR SEEEDSTUDIO

0

114992111

114992111

Seeed

ARGON POLY+ RASPBERRY PI 4 CASE

0

114991400

114991400

Seeed

CASE ACRYLIC ORG/WHT 3.5"X2.56"

0

110991406

110991406

Seeed

RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

35

322070580

322070580

Seeed

RASPBERRY PI ABS ENCLOSURE W/COO

7

114992552

114992552

Seeed

ARGON ONE RASPBERRY PI 4 ALUMINU

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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