Raspberry Pi Zero W – Wireless Single Board Computer (In-Built Wi-Fi & Bluetooth)
Bring wireless intelligence to your tightest spaces. The Raspberry Pi Zero W takes the revolutionary ultra-small form factor of the original Zero and integrates native 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 (BLE) directly onto the board.
Measuring just 65mm x 30mm, this pocket-sized single-board computer eliminates the need for bulky external network dongles or hub splitters. Powered by a 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM, it is the ultimate low-profile, highly efficient master brain for standalone IoT nodes, remote security setups, wireless smart mirrors, and custom wearable technology.
Key Features
In-Built Wireless Freedom: Equipped with an onboard Cypress CYW43438 chip providing stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy (BLE) for effortless cloud streaming and local peripheral syncing.
Ultra-Slim & Minimalist Profile: At less than half the size of a standard Raspberry Pi 3B+, it drops cleanly into miniature enclosures, portable handheld chassis, and tight embedded cavities.
Unpopulated 40-Pin GPIO Layout: Breaks out the classic 40-pin Raspberry Pi footprint without pre-soldered headers, giving you full structural freedom to solder direct signal wires or custom pin configurations.
Onboard CSI Camera Interface: Features a dedicated mini CSI camera port, letting you hook up high-definition official camera modules via an adapter ribbon cable.
High-Efficiency Power Footprint: Engineered to consume minimal standby current, making it an excellent choice for long-term battery-operated or solar-backed field arrays.
Technical Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Processor SoC | Broadcom BCM2835 (ARM11 single-core) @ 1GHz |
Memory (SDRAM) | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Wireless Connectivity | 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN & Bluetooth 4.1, BLE |
Operating Voltage | 5V DC via Micro-USB |
Digital I/O Pins | 40-pin unpopulated GPIO footprint |
Video Output | Mini-HDMI port (supports full 1080p60 HD resolution) |
USB Connectivity | 1x Micro-USB Data port (OTG), 1x Micro-USB Power port |
Camera Port | Native CSI Mini Camera Connector |
Storage Card Slot | Micro-SD slot for booting operating system images and data logging |
Board Dimensions | 65 mm x 30 mm x 5 mm |
Interface & Hardware Layout
The Zero W utilizes a single-sided component layout to keep its thickness down to a bare minimum:
Separated Micro-USB Architecture: Built with two side-by-side ports—one labeled exclusively for direct 5V DC power injection, and the other operating as a fully functional Micro-USB OTG data port for hosting hubs, keyboards, or flash drives.
Mini-HDMI Output: Offers a compact video bridge capable of pushing high-definition audio and video arrays straight to modern monitors and smart panels.
Advanced Onboard Antenna: Uses a highly efficient Proant triangular shape cavity antenna built directly into the PCB layout to maximize signal reception range despite the tiny board scale.
Common Applications
Wireless IoT Gateway Nodes: Ideal for local smart home hubs, MQTT brokers, and ambient wireless sensor network collectors.
Discreet Network Security Cams: Combine the native CSI camera interface and built-in Wi-Fi to deploy smart IP security cameras or wildlife trackers.
Network Tracking Tools: Perfect for running background diagnostic software like Pi-hole to filter out advertisements across your local home network.
Hardware Integration Tip: Because the Raspberry Pi Zero W uses mini-sized interface ports to keep its signature slim profile, you will typically need a Mini-HDMI to HDMI adapter and a Micro-USB OTG cable to attach standard desk peripherals during your initial OS configuration.
Package Includes:
1 x Raspberry Pi Zero W Board (Wireless Edition)