Raspberry Pi computer systems want no introduction. Furthermore, these days, the British provider is well-recognised all around the world. Its merchandise are used to educate youngsters and youngsters, they’re current on the very core of quite a few skilled gadgets and represent the idea for limitless customized tasks carried out by lovers, amateurs, or college students. Due to this fact, we’re actually completely satisfied to tell you that Raspberry Pi merchandise have been formally included within the TME product catalogue to make the most recent options accessible for our purchasers.
Word additionally that the Raspberry Pi portfolio extends means past the core household of computer systems this model is related to. The RPi assortment additionally contains a lot of specialist options, peripherals, equipment, and different complementary merchandise.
Full Raspberry Pi product range
Extra info on the unique Raspberry Pi merchandise:
Raspberry Pi computer systems are designed for novice {and professional} functions in numerous digital gadgets – from the Web of Issues section to multimedia functions, robot-assisted methods and industrial equipment controllers.
Raspberry Pi computer systems
Clearly, Raspberry Pi single-board computer systems are the corporate’s flagship merchandise. Presently, their 5th technology is on the market, however older fashions are nonetheless common resulting from their spectacular capabilities.
The Raspberry Pi motherboard comes with USB, HDMI, and Ethernet (RJ45) ports, a slot for an SD card used as a tough drive, DSI and CSI ports (as per the MIPI specification) used to attach a show and digicam, plus the attribute multi-purpose GPIO connector. Because of the latter, you’ll be able to entry the inputoutput line, use SPI or I2C serial ports, and in addition a 3.3 V DC energy provide line. Furthermore, the pc comes with a built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication system.
The pc is equipped by way of a USB port (now USB-C, previously microUSB), nevertheless, it can be equipped by way of devoted GPIO (2 and 4) pins or utilizing the Energy-over-Ethernet commonplace (essential extensions are described beneath).
Raspberry Pi 5 is supplied with the dual-core, 64-bit Broadcom BCM2712 system, primarily based on the Arm Cortex-A76 structure and clocked at 2.4 GHz. Furthermore, the pc will be fitted with working reminiscence as much as 8 GB RAM and a graphic processor (GPU VideoCore 7) supporting the OpenGL and Vulkan applied sciences. New options of the 5th technology embody:
- a port to attach extensions utilizing the PCIe bus (by way of an adapter supplied by TME);
- energy swap circuit with a button (beforehand, RPi computer systems was once booted as quickly as they had been equipped with energy);
- RTC clock system positioned on the PCB.
Raspberry Pi 400 mission
The Raspberry Pi 400 pc was marketed shortly after the 4th technology board (which it contains). It’s a machine with a format that reminds traditional computer systems from the Seventies and 80s, i.e. “micro computer systems”, whose motherboards had been enclosed inside a single housing with a keyboard. In actual fact, RPi 400 is a extra sensible RPi 4 pc format. Other than a keyboard-enclosure, it comes with a mouse, energy provide module, card with a pre-installed working system and a well-illustrated, clearly written handbook. Simply join an HDMI monitor and you may embark on an thrilling journey. This format appeals notably to youthful customers and amateurs. Word additionally that, on the similar time, its improvement potentialities usually are not restricted right here, because the enclosure comes not solely with commonplace interfaces (e.g. USB ports), but in addition a slot offering entry to GPIO leads.
This complete set features a thorough, sensible consumer’s handbook.
Compact Raspberry Pi Zero fashions
Raspberry Pi Zero is a household of barely “stripped down” fashions whose attribute options embody a small measurement and power effectivity. Word right here that although the Zero model specs usually are not as spectacular as these of newer merchandise from the provider, you’ll be able to nonetheless use them to implement spectacular tasks, comparable to a multimedia centre, a conveyable recreation console or a controller for a posh robotic whose actions are primarily based on the evaluation of photographs recorded by a digicam linked to the motherboard. Some great benefits of the RPi Zero additionally embody lengthy battery life and a restricted quantity of warmth generated, which completely satisfies the wants of cellular gadgets, distant sensors, and small-sized IoT tools. Regardless of its small measurement, the board is supplied with an HDMI connector, USB output, SD card slot, CSI port, and a built-in wi-fi communication module (Zero W variant).
The Raspberry Pi Zero is supplied with a small-sized PCB (65 x 30 mm).
Compute Module format
Even if Raspberry Pi computer systems are very compact, they grow to be too giant for sure tasks. Furthermore, some tasks require the complete computing energy of a processor, however the RPi Zero’s capabilities are restricted. In different circumstances, the places of a factory-mounted USB port or HDMI output grow to be suboptimal, and the RJ45 port is simply pointless. With a purpose to facilitate constructing gadgets inside much more in depth vary of codecs and concurrently retain the benefits of the platform, ranging from a number of generations again, the producer supplies miniaturised variations of its computer systems, i.e. the Compute Module variations. They arrive with all the important thing motherboard parts (the identical processor, working reminiscence, optionally available wi-fi communication circuit), however with no further parts (comparable to ports or filters). As an alternative, they’re geared up with a high-density connector to seat a module within the goal circuit. The capabilities of such connectors are incomparably extra in depth than these of an everyday GPIO and supply designers with nearly limitless entry to the processor functionalities.
As much as the 4th technology, RPi computer systems within the CM format had been supplied as boards whose measurement was an identical to the SODIMM reminiscence module measurement. Due to this fact, an ordinary connector, just like the one used to fabricate laptops, was enough to make an acceptable connection. The newest module variants have completely different sizes and include leads within the type of SMD board-to-board connectors (100 contacts x 2 connectors), which interprets into an even decrease profile of an put in circuit.
The TME product catalogue additionally features a particular RPI CM4IO improvement board for prototyping gadgets utilizing the Compute Module. This platform features a energy provide system, real-time clock, leads for normal connectors (HDMI, USB, GPIO, CSI, DSI), and a PCIe card slot.
Raspberry Pi Pico platform
Raspberry Pi computer systems reveal parameters much like these of desktop or laptop computer computer systems. On the similar time, in quite simple tasks which don’t require utilising the complete Raspberry Pi computing capabilities and even the video or audio outputs, a single-board pc isn’t an optimum various to circuits fitted with microcontrollers, e.g. Arduino boards.
Due to this fact, the Raspberry Pi engineers designed their very own microcontroller mannequin. Designated as RP2040, it’s primarily based on the Cortex M0+ structure. These items are put in in QFN56 enclosures, include 264 kB working reminiscence, and help exterior reminiscence modules as much as 16 MB. Built-in peripherals embody serial bus controllers (UART), SPI, I2C and USB, ADC converters, plus 16 impartial PWM turbines.
The RP2040 system will be efficiently used as a central controller for any mission, however the platform designed by the supplier, i.e. the Raspberry Pi Pico module, is probably the most handy methodology of its implementation. This small-sized (51 x 21 mm) board circuit contains all parts which are essential for microcontroller operation (2 MB reminiscence, voltage regulators, Micro USB slot, and so on.) and supplies customers with entry to 26 multi-purpose GPIO leads. It additionally helps voltages ranging from 1.8 V to five.5 V DC.
RPi Pico is extraordinarily straightforward to make use of, as, as soon as linked to a pc, the board “introduces itself” as a conveyable USB reminiscence module, which is one in all its key benefits. Then, a program written in MicroPython have to be uploaded and… right here we go!
Extension modules linked to GPIO
One other necessary benefit of Raspberry Pi computer systems is a complete vary of extension playing cards that improve their functionalities. They’re designed as HATs ({Hardware} Connected on High) to be positioned on the motherboard utilizing a GPIO connector, spacers and 4 mounting holes. Most of them include pass-through connectors that present customers with handy entry to inputoutput pins. Because the GPIO pinout stays unchanged, the HATs are suitable with nearly all of RPi fashions.
Utilizing RPi as a digital tv receiver facilitates the implementation of quite a few fascinating tasks, comparable to constructing an automatic recorder or a scanner looking for take a look at transmissions. The tuner additionally enhances the capabilities of dwelling or cellular multimedia centres.
This HAT supplies entry to quite a few switches, sensors and actuators, permitting customers to realize experience relating to program interactions with digital parts. The circuit contains, for instance, environmental sensors, a color/mild depth sensor, LED matrix and a joystick.
The cardboard has the identical measurement because the RPi Zero and is supplied with an inputoutput system operated by way of the I2S bus. It’s designed for digital engineers and ham radio operators to implement communication, IoT and *good dwelling* tasks or to switch client electronics gadgets, and so on.
A sound card with an analogue output to RCA slots, separate headphone amplifier and a 3.5 mm jack connector. Its set up doesn’t require soldering, and it’s powered straight by GPIO.
It’s a structural extension module much like the one talked about above, however it’s primarily based on the next class PCM5242 system. It affords excellent sound high quality with an expert noise-to-signal ratio. Designed with music and HiFi tasks in thoughts.
An audio extension module with a built-in stereo amplifier rated at 35 W per one channel. With this card, the RPi can be utilized as a foundation for constructing a customized client electronics machine, automotive radio or for implementing one other multimedia mission.
A card with the RP2040 system. It facilitates communication with the most recent digital and electrical LEGO® parts (4 6-pin connectors). It additionally affords increased (Python – on a pc) or decrease (MicroPython – on a microcontroller) programming ranges. It replaces the unique LEGO® Hub to regulate robots manufactured from LEGO bricks. Requires an exterior energy provide module.
A HAT which is suitable with 4 I 3B+ fashions to produce a pc by a mains line, within the Energy-over-Ethernet commonplace. Its options embody most energy of 20 W, full circuit isolation, and an built-in processor cooling fan to construct compact IoT gadgets.
5th technology RPi fashions include a PCIe bus connector to allow computer systems to help playing cards designed for desktop computer systems. This long-awaited performance affords the likelihood to attach an SSD drive (M.2 format) to RPi, which not solely accelerates information transmission and system operation, but in addition facilitates constructing such gadgets as community drives and servers. The M.2 HAT ensures everlasting connection of such a drive to a pc.
The above presents the assortment of HATs supplied by Raspberry Pi, however word that many different producers accessible within the TME product catalogue provide such extension modules, too.
Original extension modules/HATs
Unique equipment
The recognition of Raspberry Pi has resulted in an emergence of the complete market of equipment designed or tailored to function with these single-board computer systems. Nonetheless, quite a few complementary merchandise and peripherals are manufactured solely by Raspberry Pi, and this product vary can be accessible within the TME product catalogue.
Right here, indispensable parts embody energy provide modules and enclosures. The previous are manufactured in keeping with a exact specification to make sure that pc operation is trouble-free, even below severe masses. Enclosures, alternatively, function quite a few sensible options – not solely defending the PCB and parts, but in addition offering entry to USB, Ethernet and HDMI ports and different connectors positioned on the motherboard, together with GPIO leads. The design additionally supplies for CPU and RAM cooling, and slots for swapping SD playing cards and routing ribbon cables to attach a pc to a show or digicam.
Furthermore, Raspberry Pi additionally supplies typical peripherals, comparable to mouse gadgets and keyboards in color variations typical for this model. One must also take a better take a look at the Raspberry Pi Contact Show, i.e. a 7-inch show with a contact panel. This module makes use of a DSI connector, is equipped by way of a GPIO port, and the holes in its bezel facilitate mounting a show or attaching a pc PCB to construct built-in gadgets extra simply.
Cameras and lenses
Other than the DSI slot, the Raspberry Pi pc motherboards additionally function CPI (Digital camera Serial Interface) connectors within the MIPI commonplace. It enhances communication with digicam modules of varied functions, with minimal processor load, by way of a connection made with a flat, versatile cable. The vary of Raspberry Pi-compatible cameras contains quite a few codecs: from very compact gadgets which are completely appropriate to implement minor robotics and different novice tasks, to extra superior items with the decision even as much as 11.9 Mpx, together with a full-frame shutter (recording very fast actions), matrices recording infra-red photographs (night-vision modules), and extremely wide-angle lenses (e.g. 120°). Moreover, some modules make it attainable to connect individually bought lenses demonstrating extraordinary optical parameters.
Lenses
Lastly, it have to be talked about that the Raspberry Pi product portfolio contains a lot of smaller, but in addition essential, equipment that always grow to be indispensable to implement a mission and even use a pc every day.
The cables supplied by Raspberry Pi make it attainable to produce a pc (USBmicro and USB-C codecs) and use its ports (USB 3.0), whereas concurrently retaining their full current-related and transmission capabilities.
Newer and smaller RPi variations include miniature HDMI ports, so particular cables have to be used to attach them, and the provider affords each full-size variations (size as much as 2 m) and quick cables working as adapters.
Miniature adapters for various codecs of connectors belonging to the identical product household make it attainable to cut back the variety of cables and use old-style cabling with newer Raspberry Pi board fashions.
Energetic processor and reminiscence cooling is helpful when a processor operates below load for extended intervals of time, or it’s even essential in such circumstances as element *overclocking* and *overvoltage*. A correctly formed warmth sink with a small fan supplies essential cooling and solely barely impacts the pc measurement.
One other kind of warmth sink/fan set, this time designed for the unique Raspberry Pi enclosures, permitting to chill the processor down, even whether it is totally coated by the physique.
Since an antenna cable wants a coaxial connector, Compute Module format pc leads include a separate U.FL port to attach a Wi-Fi antenna. This set can be utilized to attach any given radiator with an SMA pin.
In distinction to older generations, RPi 5 comes with a real-time clock (RTC) put in on the motherboard. A battery (Panasonic ML-2020) with a connector sustains its operation even throughout energy outage.
