The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ is the latest product in the Raspberry Pi 3 series. Just like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ it has a 64-bit quad-core processor that runs at 1.4 GHz. Dual-band WiFi at 2.4 and 5 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2/BLE are also available.

The dual-band wireless LAN is supplied with module-level compliance certification, so that this Raspberry Pi version can be used without any changes in an OEM product and therefore avoids a considerable amount of compliance testing. This saves both on development cost and time-to-market.

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has the same dimensions as the Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ (65 x 56 mm) and therefore can be used as a direct replacement.

The specifications:

  • Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A5364-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz
  • Memory: 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  • Network: 2.4 and 5 GHz IEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
  • Interface port: Extended 40-pin GPIO header
  • Video & sound: 1 × full size HDMI
  • MIPI DSI display port
  • MIPI CSI camera port
  • 4-way stereo output and composite video port
  • Multimedia: H.264, MPEG-4 decoder (1080p30); H.264 encoder (1080p30); OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics
  • SD-card support: Micro SD-card for operating system and data
  • Power supply: 5 V/2.5 A DC via micro-USB-connector
  • 5 V DC via GPIO header
  • Operating temperature range: 0–50°C
  • Compliance: For a complete list of regional compliance certificates, click here
  • Production: The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ will be in productions until at least January 2023

Order here: www.elektor.com/raspberry-pi-3-model-a-plus