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Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ · Raspberry Pi official documentation photograph; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
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Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+
The low-cost, smaller version of Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+, with the same 700MHz single-core processor, one USB port and no Ethernet, for low-power embedded projects.
- Processor
- Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S)
- Clock
- 0.7 GHz
- Memory
- 256 MB – 512 MB
- Wi-Fi
- No
Specifications
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- Processor
- Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S)
- CPU cores
- 1
- Clock
- 0.7 GHz
- Memory
- 256 MB – 512 MB
- CPU
- Single-core ARM1176JZF-S at 700MHz (BCM2835)
- GPU
- VideoCore IV
- Memory
- 256MB at launch; 512MB on later boards
- Storage
- Push-push microSD card slot
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- USB ports
- 1
- Display outputs
- 1
- GPIO pins
- 40
- PCIe
- No
- Ports
- 1 × USB 2.0, HDMI, 3.5 mm jack for audio and composite video, micro USB power
- Displays
- HDMI; composite video through the 3.5 mm jack
- GPIO
- 40-pin header
- Camera and display connectors
- 15-pin CSI camera port; 15-pin DSI display port
Design
- Size
- 65 × 56 mm
- Power
- Micro USB
- Size
- 65 × 56 mm board, the same footprint as Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
Memory options
| Memory |
|---|
| 256 MB |
| 512 MB |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Smaller board, 65 mm long against 86 mm for the original Model A
- Uses less power than the original Model A (maker's claim)
- 40-pin HAT-compatible header
Cons
- One USB port and no Ethernet
- Single-core 700MHz CPU
- No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Closest rivals
Model | Processor | Clock | Memory | Wi-Fi | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 0.7 GHz | 512 MB | No | Jul 2014 | |
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 1 GHz | 512 MB | No | Nov 2015 | |
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 0.7 GHz | 256 MB – 512 MB | No | Feb 2012 |
Newer model: Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.
Sources
- raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-model-a-plus-on-sale
- github.com/raspberrypi/documentation/blob/master/documentation/asciidoc/compute…
- pip.raspberrypi.com/categories/573-raspberry-pi-model-a
- pip-assets.raspberrypi.com/categories/512-raspberry-pi-3-model-a/documents/RP-0…
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, launch top view: Raspberry Pi official launch photograph; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, low port-side angle: Raspberry Pi official launch photograph; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, published refresh angle: Raspberry Pi official product gallery; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, upright angle: Raspberry Pi official product gallery; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, port-side angle: Raspberry Pi official product gallery; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, overhead view: Raspberry Pi official product gallery; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
- Raspberry Pi Model A+ board, underside view: Raspberry Pi official product gallery; complete supplied canvas, background and native alpha retained.
