{"id":122,"date":"2024-04-08T14:33:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T12:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=122"},"modified":"2026-10-19T06:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T04:01:11","slug":"raspberry-pi-3-model-a","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/produit\/raspberry-pi-3-model-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Raspberry Pi 3 A+: the power of the Pi 3 in a compact format<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+<\/strong> uses the same 64-bit quad-core 1.4 GHz processor, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 as the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, on a board measuring just 65 x 56 mm. Fewer ports, lower power consumption, same software: it is the ideal board for embedded projects that need neither Ethernet nor multiple USB ports.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Same processor as the Pi 3 B+<\/strong> : Broadcom BCM2837B0, 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 \/ BLE<\/strong>, with modular compliance certification for wireless, a real advantage when integrating the board into a product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compact A+ format<\/strong> (65 x 56 mm), same footprint as the Raspberry Pi 1 A+.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All the useful interfaces<\/strong> : full-size HDMI, CSI camera and DSI display ports, 40-pin GPIO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production guaranteed until at least January 2030<\/strong> according to Raspberry Pi: ideal for a long-term project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Processor<\/th>\n<td>Broadcom BCM2837B0, 4 x 64-bit Cortex-A53 at 1.4 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Memory<\/th>\n<td>512 MB LPDDR2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Wireless<\/th>\n<td>Wi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n\/ac 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 \/ BLE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Wired network<\/th>\n<td>no Ethernet port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>USB<\/th>\n<td>1 x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Video and sound<\/th>\n<td>Full-size HDMI, DSI, CSI, 4-pole stereo output and composite video<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Multimedia<\/th>\n<td>H.264 and MPEG-4 1080p30 decoding, H.264 1080p30 encoding, OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>GPIO<\/th>\n<td>40 pins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Storage<\/th>\n<td>microSD reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Power supply<\/th>\n<td>5 V \/ 2.5 A via micro-USB (or 5 V via the GPIO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Operating temperature<\/th>\n<td>0 \u00e0 50 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Dimensions<\/th>\n<td>65 x 56 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Compatibility and pitfalls to avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Ethernet<\/strong> : the network connection is made over Wi-Fi. If you need an RJ45 port and 4 USB ports, choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/raspberry-pi-3-model-b\/\">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boxes<\/strong> : the A+ format is shorter than the B format, so cases for the Pi 3 B\/B+ do not fit. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/boitier-officiel-pour-raspberry-pi-3-a\/\">official Raspberry Pi 3 A+ case<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power supply<\/strong> : micro-USB, not USB-C. A 5 V \/ 2.5 A power supply is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory<\/strong> : with 512 MB, opt for Raspberry Pi OS Lite for headless use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What you need to get started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>L'<a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/alimentation-raspberry-pi-officielle-micro-usb-125w\/\">official 12.5 W micro-USB power supply<\/a> (5.1 V, 2.5 A), exactly the required rating.<\/li>\n<li>A SanDisk Ultra microSD card for the system.<\/li>\n<li>An official HDMI cable: the Pi 3 A+ has a full-size HDMI port, no adapter is needed.<\/li>\n<li>Optional: the 8 MP camera module v2 plugs directly into the CSI port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Uses and projects<\/h2>\n<p>Wi-Fi connected sensor, weather station, photo frame, robot, audio player, connected device to integrate into a product: the Pi 3 A+ excels wherever space and power consumption matter. To get off to a good start, read how to flash a Raspberry Pi and update it, and compare the models in our guide to choosing your Raspberry Pi. All the boards of this generation are grouped in the Raspberry Pi 3 and Pi 2 category.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between the Raspberry Pi 3 A+ and the 3 B+?<\/h3>\n<p>Same processor and same wireless. The 3 A+ is smaller, has 512 MB of RAM, a single USB port and no Ethernet; the 3 B+ has 1 GB, 4 USB ports and Ethernet.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the Raspberry Pi 3 A+ have Wi-Fi?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes: built-in dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 \/ BLE.<\/p>\n<h3>Which power supply for the Pi 3 A+?<\/h3>\n<p>A 5 V \/ 2.5 A micro-USB power supply, such as the official 12.5 W power supply.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the Pi 3 A+ 64-bit?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, its Cortex-A53 processor is 64-bit; with 512 MB of RAM, the Lite versions of operating systems are the most comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Choose an official, tested board for your compact projects. 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