The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ is a compact and cost-effective variant of the Raspberry Pi 3 series, designed to deliver high performance in a smaller form factor. It retains many of the features of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ but in a more compact size, making it ideal for projects where space and cost are critical considerations. With its quad-core processor and integrated wireless connectivity, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ is perfect for a wide range of applications, from IoT projects to DIY electronics and educational purposes.
Key Features:
- Quad-Core Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU for powerful performance.
- Wireless Connectivity: Integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2/BLE.
- Memory: 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM.
- Compact Form Factor: Smaller size compared to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, making it ideal for space-constrained projects.
- USB Port: One USB 2.0 port for connecting peripherals.
- HDMI Output: Full-size HDMI port for high-definition video output.
- Audio: 3.5mm audio jack and HDMI audio output.
- GPIO Pins: 40-pin GPIO header, compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs and add-on boards.
- Camera and Display Interfaces: CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera and DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display.
- Micro SD Slot: For storage and operating system, located on the bottom of the board.
- Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Wireless: 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE
- USB Ports: 1 x USB 2.0
- Video & Audio Output: HDMI, composite video (via 3.5mm jack), and stereo audio
- GPIO: 40-pin header with 28 GPIO pins, 3.3V, 5V, ground, and various communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI)
- Power: 5V/2.5A DC via micro-USB connector
- Dimensions: 65mm x 56.5mm x 15mm
- Weight: 29g
- IoT Projects: Suitable for various Internet of Things applications.
- DIY Electronics: Ideal for hobbyist and maker projects.
- Educational Use: Perfect for learning programming, electronics, and computer science.
- Media Centers: Can be used as a media center with software like Kodi.
- Embedded Projects: Suitable for embedding into other projects due to its compact size.
- Home Automation: Useful for creating smart home applications.