Evaluation, Development Board Enclosures

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114992374

114992374

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ALUMINUM CASE FOR JETSON NANO B0

45

110061134

110061134

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BLACK AND TRANSPARENT CASE WITH

94

110991229

110991229

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ARMOR CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 3A+

0

114990122

114990122

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CASE ABS CLEAR 3.54"L X 2.36"W

0

110991409

110991409

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RE_COMPUTER CASE: SIDE PANELS FO

20

114990130

114990130

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CASE PLASTIC CLEAR 3.74"LX2.58"W

0

114070122

114070122

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INDUSTRIAL CASE FOR JETSON NANO

0

114990124

114990124

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CASE ABS WHITE 3.54"L X 2.36"W

8

114070041

114070041

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KITTENBOT LEGO COMPATIBLE CASE F

12

110991484

110991484

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RE_COMPUTER CASE (SILVER METAL E

0

114991559

114991559

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RASPBERRY PI ABS CASE KIT

5

110991412

110991412

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ODYSSEY BLUE J4105 WINDOWS 10 MI

4

114991560

114991560

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ARMOR CASE FOR RASPBERRY PI 3 MO

40

110991384

110991384

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JETSON NANO METAL CASE/ENCLOSURE

177

110991326

110991326

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RASPBERRY PI SINGLE LAYER ACRYLI

11

102991319

102991319

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ABS ELECTRICAL BOX FOR RASPBERRY

39

110991411

110991411

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JETSON MATE WITH COOLING FAN - J

0

114991661

114991661

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KITTENBOT MICRO:BIT CASE - SILIC

0

110991324

110991324

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RASPBERRY PI 9 LAYERS ACRYLIC CA

0

110991325

110991325

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RASPBERRY PI BROWN SINGLE LAYER

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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