➀ Vision Components will demonstrate Raspberry Pi 5 software drivers for its VC MIPI Cameras at SPIE Photonics West; ➁ The drivers are free and cover over 50 image sensors; ➂ The company will also show range-increasing micro-coax cables and new camera series with programmable image pre-processing units.
Recent #Raspberry Pi news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The new Raspberry Pi 5 doubles the memory to 16GB, making it the largest in the range; ➁ It introduces the use of carbon credits; ➂ Eben Upton discusses the expanded use cases due to the performance increase; ➃ The Raspberry Pi 5 is priced at $120; ➄ Carbon Removal Credits are available for $4 to mitigate emissions associated with manufacturing and disposal.
➀ Ditronix offers a multi-phase power and energy monitoring board called 'IPEM PiHat' for Raspberry Pis; ➁ The board is based on Microchip's M90E36A IC and offers various features for energy monitoring; ➂ It can be used in IoT platforms and is designed with safety in mind, using only low-voltage SELV ac and galvanic isolation.
➀ The new Raspberry Pi 5 features the Broadcom BCM2712 CPU and supports up to 16GB of RAM. ➁ It offers dual 4Kp60 HDMI output, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. ➂ The board also includes a PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals and supports Power Delivery via USB-C.
➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB offers a significant amount of RAM at $120, but its high price makes it a considered purchase for most. ➁ The device is compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5 add-ons and boasts powerful performance, but it requires a specific project to maximize its RAM. ➂ The review compares the 16GB model with others, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses in various tests, including web browsing, file compression, and gaming emulation.
➀ Raspberry Pi is popular among gamers for retro console emulation; ➁ SilvestreDesignLab creates a 3D printable GameCube case for Raspberry Pi; ➂ The case is open-source and compatible with multiple Raspberry Pi models.
➀ Hacker Aedan Cullen gains access to the OTP secret by glitching the RISC-V cores of the RP2350; ➁ The RP2350 was introduced as a successor to the RP2040 with added security features; ➂ The hacking challenge was to uncover a secret hidden in the RP2350's OTP memory.
➀ Raspberry Pi 5 and Pico are used to power a sensor array; ➁ The sensor array is capable of collecting depth, thermal, and RGB data; ➂ The project aims to create a 'colormapped pointcloud' for 3D mapping and improve image resolution using joint bilateral upsampling.
➀ This article introduces a portable bilingual translator using Raspberry Pi Zero; ➁ The translator supports multiple Indian and international languages; ➂ The system uses the gTTS library for speech conversion.
➀ EDATec's passive coolers for Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 offer remarkable performance at an affordable price; ➁ The design allows for good cooling while maintaining access to most ports, but can be awkward for some connections; ➂ Wi-Fi performance remains largely unaffected, and the coolers are ideal for non-overclocked use.
➀ Raspberry Pi Holdings reached a valuation of nearly £1.3 billion as shares hit 658p, more than doubling from its July IPO price of 280p. SW Investment Management has been identified as a significant buyer. The Raspberry Pi Foundation, Softbank, and Lansdowne Partners are the largest shareholders. The company reported a 61% year-over-year revenue increase to $144 million in the first half of the year. The Pi 5, launched in October, sold 1.1 million units in the first half, with a 31% overall unit growth. ➁ SW Investment Management has been reported as a major buyer behind the share surge. ➃ The Raspberry Pi Foundation is the largest shareholder with 49% of the shares.
➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.
➀ Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC gets NVMe M.2 slot modification; ➁ Modders restore functionality by activating empty M.2 header; ➂ NVMe Gen 3 support enhances performance over SD cards
➀ The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W uses AI to create infinite flower paintings on an e-ink display; ➁ Maker Dylan has developed PaperPi AI, a digital e-ink picture frame; ➂ The project runs on Raspberry Pi OS and uses OnnxStream for AI generation.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces a new compact and high-quality affordable desktop solution; ➁ The new PC is built on the Raspberry Pi 5 platform; ➂ The Raspberry Pi Monitor complements the keyboard and offers a high-quality display.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the second-generation keyboard computer and a branded monitor; ➁ The Raspberry Pi 500 features a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, wireless networking, dual display outputs, and 4K video playback; ➂ The monitor is a 15.6-inch 1080p display with a 16.2m color 250cd/m2 IPS display and built-in adjustable stand.
➀ The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is aimed at industrial and professional users, featuring 4 Cortex-A76 cores, display interfaces, and various connectivity options. ➁ Intel's Chips Act grants are a part of the US's efforts to regain the lead in cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology. ➂ The UK's ISAM 2025 conference will be held in Belfast, following the 2023 UK Space Conference.
➀ Overview of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5; ➁ Form factor and compatibility with previous modules; ➂ Performance analysis including thermal and power; ➃ Storage performance comparison with NVMe and eMMC; ➄ IO board features and GPIO usage; ➅ Target audience and potential applications
➀ Media-Grizzly introduces the D.E.S.E.R.T Pi-Powered Tactical System; ➁ The system serves as a portable SDR and drone jammer; ➂ The system is compatible with various Raspberry Pi models and powered by a 12V battery.