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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+, the latest product in the Raspberry Pi 3 range.

Like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, it boasts a 64-bit quad core processor running at 1.4 GHz, dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LAN, and Bluetooth 4.2/BLE.

The dual-band wireless LAN comes with modular compliance certification, allowing the board to be designed into end products with significantly reduced wireless LAN compliance testing, improving both cost and time to market.

 

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The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has the same mechanical footprint as the Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Specifications

 

Processor:

Broadcom BCM2837B0,

Cortex-A53 64-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz

 

Memory:

512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM

 

Connectivity:

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz IEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE

 

Access:

Extended 40-pin GPIO header

 

Video & sound:

1 × full size HDMI

MIPI DSI display port

MIPI CSI camera port

4 pole stereo output and composite video port

 

Multimedia:

H.264, MPEG-4 decode (1080p30);

H.264 encode (1080p30);

OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics

 

SD card support:

Micro SD format for loading operating system and data storage

 

Input power:

5 V/2.5 A DC via micro USB connector

5 V DC via GPIO header

 

Environment:

Operating temperature, 0–50°C

 

Compliance:

For a full list of local and regional product approvals, please visit: www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-a+

 

Production lifetime:

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ will remain in production until at least January 2023

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 6 years ago +4
    Nice! I had not realized that the new 3 Model B+ and now the 3 Model A+ have dual-band WLAN... so I'm glad you mentioned it in the video!! Also it supports 802.11ac which is highly attractive, I saw some…
  • mp2100
    mp2100 over 6 years ago in reply to shabaz +4
    Hi @shabaz. I agree this model is a nice addition to the rPi line. The quad processor makes for good performance. But it’s still a cost vs. performance decision. In the US, Microcenter sells the Pi Zero…
  • shabaz
    shabaz over 6 years ago +3
    Here's the current consumption at power-up.. the scenario was that the Pi 3 A+ was connected via HDMI, and a Logitech Unifying receiver (used for wireless keyboard and mouse) was plugged into the single…
  • mmcgurty
    mmcgurty over 6 years ago in reply to jwcolby54

    What product do you see out there right now that provides this but also comes in at the same price point as the rPi 3B+?

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 6 years ago in reply to jonhpeterson

    For an embedded design, the 500 MB is often plenty.

    It's a challenge when starting to use it as a mini desktop with a not-for-embedded graphic user interface, as a server and (dodging for cover) using scripted languages for embedded systems.

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  • jonhpeterson
    jonhpeterson over 6 years ago in reply to jwcolby54

    John Colby is right about RAM space.

    rPi was originally designed for the classroom; and, as such, is a winner.

    However, IOT is a completely different product space. I don't see rPi

    ever being a success here without:

    - something a lot better than SD cards for storage (they were NEVER designed to be anyone's "disk drive".

    - power management which includes software and hardware support for lithium batteries (charging, running from  etc)

         in order to avoid data corruption on the "disk drive".

    - and anything else that falls in the "industrial strength" category.

    I hope this will happen someday; but I wouldn't hold my breath for it.

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  • jwcolby54
    jwcolby54 over 6 years ago

    Not ever buying another SBC with .5 gb RAM.  2 gigs min.  4 gigs avail.  Too many things that 1 gb or less just doesn't handle!  I have paid $20 more for 4 gigs from other companies.  I want the Pi but must have more memory!

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  • pixster
    pixster over 6 years ago

    NO USB 3.0  NO THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • jomoenginer
    jomoenginer over 6 years ago

    Thanks for posting this Phil.   The A+ looks like a nice smaller form factor version of the Ras Pi which could be used in a number of cool projects.  I am still surprised the Raspberry Pi folks can cram so much tech goodness into such as small board for just $25 USD.

     

    I'm looking forward to giving this board a whirl.

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  • starywandal
    starywandal over 6 years ago

    thanks a lot! sound are ok too.

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  • dave@acctech.co.uk
    dave@acctech.co.uk over 6 years ago

    Ok I'm sure that it's a wonderful device - I had to stop viewing the 'unboxing' because of the awful music - we don't all have perfect hearing!

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 6 years ago in reply to 14rhb

    Hi Rod,

     

    As Roger says, it could be hard to size for all scenarios, but the supercap could be useful for unusual scenarios where temporary power is needed. Another example could be brownout or power failure scenarios. It's something I'm interested in, just need to find more time! : )

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  • 14rhb
    14rhb over 6 years ago in reply to rew

    Hi Roger,

     

    A great explaination - thank you.

     

    Rod

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