A demonstration tool for a programmable logic device is provided. The demonstration tool includes a circuit board partially disposed within a transparent block. A collar having an opening defined therein is disposed between the transparent clock and a base of the demonstration tool. The base is designed to enable access to a bottom portion of the circuit board that extends outside of the transparent block and the collar. The bottom portion of the circuit board includes connection ports to power and configure the programmable logic device. A method for embedding a printed circuit board into a housing is also provided.