After two years since Raspberry Pi Model B was launched, the Raspberry Pi foundation has just released a new version of their popular Model B board: Raspberry Pi Model B+. Raspberry Pi Model B+ contains numerous small improvements.
Technical Specifications of Raspberry Pi Model B+:
Chip: 700MHz Broadcom BCM2835 CPU
CPU: 700 MHz Low Power ARM1176JZ-F Applications Processor
GPU: Dual Core VideoCore IV® Multimedia Co-Processor
RAM: 512MB
Power: micro usbMicro USB power supply connection 5V via micro USB, or power via GPIO heade
Ethernet: Onboard 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 jack
Dimensions: 85mm x 56mm (Roughly 3 1/2” x 2 1/4”)
Here is the list of notable changes in Raspberry Pi Model B+:
USB Ports
Model B: dual usb2
Model B+: quad usb4 (the B+ comes with double the USB ports)
GPIO pins
Model B: 26
Model B+: 40 (Build even bigger and better projects with additional inputs and outputs)
SD Card
Model B: sd cardSD Card
Model B+: micro sd card Micro SD (The smaller SD card no longer protrudes from board, contributing to an all around better form factor)
Audio Output Model B: 2 pole 3.5mm
Model B+: 4 pole 3.5mm (Send audio and composite video through one output)
Display Output Model B: HDMI, DSI Display Port, Composite RCA
Model B+: HDMI, DSI Display Port, 4 pole 3.5mm (Combining the composite output from RCA into the 4 pole connector allows the necessary space for GPIO expansion)
Power Consumption
Model B: 750mA
Model B+: 600mA (Less power usage all around - measured at idle)
Mounting
Model B: 2 holes Model B+: 4 holes (Additional evenly distributed mounting holes make for a sturdier project)
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