Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ single-board computer

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ includes the latest features and capabilities to a compact form factor. It is accessible to the education, hobbyist and professional markets.

Like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, it boasts a 64-bit quad core Broadcom BCM2837 processor running at 1.4 GHz, adding performance enhancements over the previous model. The board also adds dual-band wireless networking, delivering 2.4 and 5 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2 with modular compliance certification. This allows the board to be designed into end products with reduced compliance testing, improving time to market for professional developers.

Additional features include: 512 MB LPDDR2 SDRAM; extended 40-pin GPIO header; 1x full size HDMI; MIPI DSI display port; MIPI CSI camera port; 4-pole stereo output and composite video port; H.264, MPEG-4 decode (1080p30); H.264 encode (1080p30); OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics; Micro SD format for loading operating system and data storage; 5 V/2.5 A DC via micro USB connector; and 5 V DC via GPIO header.

The board is useful for educators and makers, for whom multiple USBs, Ethernet connectivity and 1 GB of RAM may not be a requirement. It is also suitable for professional use, offering with the same modular compliance certification as the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. It has the same mechanical footprint as the Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ and will be produced until at least January 2023.