Farnell shipping latest small form factor Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
Farnell, an Avnet Company, is now shipping the new-to-market Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W single board computer, further increasing its range of Raspberry Pi products available from stock.
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is a highly flexible and economical new member of the Raspberry Pi family and builds on the success of the current Zero product range. It is built around a Raspberry Pi-designed RP3A0 System-in-Package which integrates the BCM2710A1 die used in the launch variant of Raspberry Pi 3 with 512 MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM.
Customers who are already comfortable working with Raspberry Pi Zero devices will appreciate the extra functionality of Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. This compact computer is suitable for building embedded IoT projects and wireless networking applications and can also be used as a general-purpose computer. Its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi Zero W, has been used in a wide range of applications from miniature arcade cabinets to electric skateboards.
Key specifications include:
- Upgraded design: Built around a Raspberry Pi-designed System-in-Package, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W integrates the BCM2710A1 die used in Raspberry Pi 3 with 512MB of RAM.
- Functionality: Features include a 1-GHz quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, VideoCore IV GPU, 512MB LPDDR2 DRAM, micro-USB power, HAT-compatible 40-pin header, composite video and reset pins via solder test points, and a CSI camera connector.
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), MicroSD card slot, Mini HDMI and USB 2.0 OTG ports.
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is accompanied by a range of accessories including a 5VDC Power Supply (UK, US, EU, AU, IN), an official case, a 1m HDMI cable, a HDMI adapter (M/F), a 10cm HDMI Cable (M/F), an OTG adapter and a 1m USB cable.
Romain Soreau, Head of Single Board Computing at Farnell, said: “We are pleased to expand our range of Raspberry Pi products to ensure novice electronics enthusiasts through to professional design engineers can make use of new-to-market development boards to kickstart their projects. The small form factor, enhanced features and low price make Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W the perfect computer for running low-power jobs, particularly for applications where space is an issue.”
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