Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer designed with an aim to teach the basic of computer science in schools. This credit card sized computer was released on 29February 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
So far, there are two models available in Raspberry Pi, such as
- Model A
- Model B
The difference between Raspberry Pi’s Model A and Model B are tabulated below:
Description |
Model A |
Model B |
SDRAM |
256 MB |
512 MB |
On Board Network |
Nil |
10/100 Ethernet |
USB 2.0 port |
1 |
2 |
Power Ratings |
300 mA (1.5 W) |
700 mA (3.5 W) |
Price |
US $25 |
US $35 |
The similarities between Raspberry Pi’s Model A and Model B are:
CPU: ARM 1176JZF-S 700 MHz
OS: Linux, FreeBSD, Plan 9, NetBSD, and RISC OS
Storage: SD card slot
Graphics: Broadcom VideoCore IV @ 250 MHz
Video O/P: 640 x 350 to 1920 x 1200 pixels
Audio O/P: HDMI and 3.5 mm jack
Power: 5V
Weight: 45 grams
The below video will help you to get started with Raspberry Pi.