Overview
Revised + version offers more interfaces and higher energy efficiency
Wide range of uses: mini PC, server, controller
Processor, RAM, graphics already integrated
Fast networking via RJ45 LAN connection
USB and HDMI™ connections
Versatile and expandable
Description
The Model B+ is the final revision of the original Raspberry Pi. It replaced the Model B in July 2014 and was superseded by the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2015. Compared to the Model B it has:
· More GPIO. The GPIO header has grown to 40 pins, while retaining the same pinout for the first 26 pins as the Model A and B.
· More USB. We now have 4 USB 2.0 ports, compared to 2 on the Model B, and better hotplug and overcurrent behaviour.
· Micro SD. The old friction-fit SD card socket has been replaced with a much nicer push-push micro SD version.
· Lower power consumption. By replacing linear regulators with switching ones we’ve reduced power consumption by between 0.5W and 1W.
· Better audio. The audio circuit incorporates a dedicated low-noise power supply.
· Neater form factor. We’ve aligned the USB connectors with the board edge, moved composite video onto the 3.5mm jack, and added four squarely-placed mounting holes.
The Model B+ is perfectly suitable for use in schools: it offers more flexibility for learners than the leaner Model A or A+, which are more useful for embedded projects and projects which require very low power, and has more USB ports than the Model B.
Characteristics
Broadcom BCM2835 Motherboard
ARM1176JZF-S processor 700 MHz
Broadcom VideoCore 4 graphics card with OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 h.264/ MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder
512 MB RAM
Video outputs: HDMI™
Audio outputs: 3.5 mm jack, HDMI
Onboard micro-SD card slot
Onboard RJ45 (10/100 Ethernet)
Data storage via microSD card slot
4x USB 2.0
Keywords
00640522710164, 00707565827133, 04016138923933, Raspberry Pi®, SC0563, RP-1B+