Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Single Board Computer
The ultimate flagship of the third-generation Raspberry Pi family. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is the definitive single-board computer (SBC) engineered for heavy-duty IoT networking, standalone desktop computing, and advanced embedded prototyping.
Driven by a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, this board introduces major performance enhancements over its predecessors. With its upgraded dual-band wireless connectivity, lightning-fast Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0, and optimized thermal design, the Pi 3 Model B+ offers a powerful, production-ready platform for makers, commercial developers, and educators worldwide.
Key Features
Enhanced Clock Speed: Powered by a Broadcom BCM2837B0 Cortex-A53 64-bit SoC clocked at 1.4 GHz, offering a noticeable performance jump and faster computation tracking.
Dual-Band Wireless & BLE: Built-in dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n/ac) paired with Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE) for high-speed network communication.
Upgraded Thermal Armor: Features a built-in metal heat spreader on the main processor, diffusing heat efficiently to prevent performance drops during heavy multi-tasking workloads.
Faster Wired Networking: Boasts Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0, lifting maximum throughput speeds up to 300 Mbps—nearly three times faster than previous models.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ready: Compatible with an external Raspberry Pi PoE HAT, allowing you to deliver both power and internet to the board through a single Ethernet cable.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Processor | Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz |
Memory (SDRAM) | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Wireless Connectivity | 2.4GHz & 5GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE |
Wired Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0 (Maximum throughput: 300 Mbps) |
USB Ports | 4x USB 2.0 Ports |
GPIO Interface | Extended 40-pin GPIO header |
Video & Audio Output | 1x Full-size HDMI, 4-pole stereo output & composite video port |
Multimedia Peripherals | 1x MIPI CSI Camera Port, 1x MIPI DSI Display Port |
Multimedia Support | H.264, MPEG-4 decode (1080p30); H.264 encode (1080p30); OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 |
Storage Interfacing | Micro-SD card slot for loading operating system and data logs |
Input Power Rating | 5V / 2.5A DC via Micro-USB or 5V DC via GPIO header pins |
Interface & Connection Layout
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ retains its classic, universally supported layout, making it easy to build setups and mount expansion boards:
Massive Peripheral Access: 4 full-sized USB 2.0 ports let you connect keyboards, mice, flash drives, and external hard drives simultaneously without needing a USB hub.
Display & Imaging Links: Dedicated, onboard CSI camera and DSI display ribbon connectors allow direct integration with official Raspberry Pi touchscreens and camera modules.
AV Flexibility: Includes a standard full-sized HDMI port alongside a 3.5mm 4-pole jack handling both crisp stereo audio line-out and analog composite video arrays.
Common Applications
Home Automation Media Hubs: Run local multimedia management servers like Plex, Kodi, or Home Assistant to control your entire smart home grid.
Industrial Edge Gateway: Acts as a data aggregator, reading sensor metrics from connected microcontrollers and streaming them to cloud dashboards via dual-band Wi-Fi.
Retro Arcade Machines: The premier choice for loading emulation operating systems (like RetroPie) to construct custom, full-sized arcade cabinets or home consoles.
Power Supply Pro-Tip: To ensure optimal performance and prevent the board from throttling, always power the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ using a premium 5V DC / 2.5A Micro-USB adapter. Low-quality mobile chargers can drop voltage under load, causing system instability.
Package Includes:
1 x Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Single Board Computer