Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53 512MB RAM Single Board Computer

Specifications:

• Model: Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
• Clock Speed: 1.4 GHz
• Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz
• RAM: 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM

      On Board Ports:

• USB Ports: USB 2.0 x 1
• HDMI Ports: Full Size HDMI x 1
• Audio / Video Interface: 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Display Interface: Supported
• Camera Interface: Supported
• Bluetooth Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2 BLE
•  Operating Power: 5V DC

• General Purpose I/O: 40Pins
• Micro-SD Card Slot: Yes
• Dimensions (LxWxH): 65 x 56 x 30mm

Features:

• Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 64-bit SoC at 1.4GHz
• 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
• 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)
• Full-size HDMI, MIPI DSI display port, MIPI CSI Camera Port
• 4-Pole stereo audio/composite video jack
• MicroSD Card for OS and data storage
• 5V, 2.5A DC power supply via micro USB or GPIO
• Operating temperature range from 0 to 50°C

Applications:

• Embedded Design & Development
• Electronics Design
• Hobby & Education
• Communications & Networking
• Consumer Electronics, IoT (Internet of Things)

Package Includes:

• 1 X Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53 512MB RAM Single Board Computer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How does the Pi 3 A+ differ from the 3 B+?
  It has 512MB RAM (vs 1GB), 1 USB port (vs 4), and no Ethernet port, making it smaller and cheaper.
• Can I run the latest Raspberry Pi OS on 512MB RAM?
  Yes, but for better performance, the "Lite" (64-bit) version is recommended for headless projects.
• Does it support 5GHz WiFi?
  Yes, it features dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN.
• What power supply should I use?
  A high-quality 5V 2.5A Micro USB adapter is required.
• Is the GPIO header the same as other Pi models?
  Yes, it uses the standard 40-pin layout compatible with most HATs.
• Does it have an Ethernet port?
  No, connectivity is strictly via WiFi and Bluetooth.
• Can I use a Raspberry Pi 4 power supply?
  No, the Pi 4 uses USB-C; the Pi 3 A+ uses Micro USB.
• What is the maximum MicroSD card size supported?
  It supports up to 256GB, though 32GB is the standard "sweet spot."
• How many USB ports are available?
  There is one full-size USB 2.0 port.
• Does it support Bluetooth 5.0?
  No, it supports Bluetooth 4.2 and BLE.
• Can I power it via the GPIO pins?
  Yes, via Pin 2/4 (5V) and Pin 6 (GND), but this bypasses the input fuse.
• What is the CPU clock speed?
  1.4 GHz.
• Does it fit in a standard Pi 3B+ case?
  No, because it is shorter and has fewer ports; it requires an A+ specific case.
• Is there a camera port?
  Yes, it includes a standard MIPI CSI camera port.
• Can I connect a display via DSI?
  Yes, it has a dedicated MIPI DSI display port.
• Is it compatible with Python?
  Absolutely, it is the primary language for Pi hardware interaction.
• What are the dimensions?
  65mm x 56mm.
• Does it have onboard storage?
  No, it requires a MicroSD card for the OS and storage.
• What is the operating temperature?
  It is rated for 0°C to 50°C.
• Does it support hardware H.264 encoding?
  Yes, up to 1080p30.