New Raspberry Pi

New Raspberry Pi

The new release comes two years after the introduction of its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. The Raspberry Pi computer runs the open source Raspbian operating system. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is an incremental upgrade to a line of predecessors.

Hardware Rundown

·        64-bit 1.4-GHz quad-core Broadcom Arm Cortex A53-architecture processor replaces the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B's 1.2-GHz CPU.

·        Gigabit Ethernet boost (over USB) is nearly three times faster than the previous 100-MB speed.

Other improvements:

·        Bluetooth 4.2 (an upgrade from 4.1) that supports Local Area Networks at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz along with Bluetooth Low Energy;

·        Dual-band WiFi;

·        Modular WiFi compliance certification.

Boosts Usability

The latest Pi release remains affordable, and it is compact and flexible as well as robust. It runs on open source software, which makes it accessible to everyone.

"The new features mean we can do so much more with so little," said Saxton. "The connectivity is the big one for us.