Recent #Raspberry Pi news in the semiconductor industry

8 months ago
➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 offers significant performance improvements with a faster CPU, GPU, and memory options; ➁ It has improved connectivity with more USB ports, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2; ➂ The Pi 5 is ideal for advanced projects like machine learning, 4K streaming, and demanding games. Raspberry Pi 4 is still a great option for basic projects due to its affordability and versatility.
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8 months ago
➀ DigiPort is a Raspberry Pi-powered HDMI stick designed to transform any TV into a PC for retro gaming, video streaming, and more. It is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. ➁ The DigiPort is a carrier board for a user-replaceable Raspberry Pi Compute Module, initially compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. ➂ It offers various kits, including a DigiPort dongle, Raspberry Pi CM4 Lite, heatsink, and 64GB microSD card, with optional gaming and all-in-one kits.
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8 months ago
➀ The DigiPort 'Next-Gen Pocket PC' is powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and may support Module 5; ➁ DigiPort is designed as a carrier board for the Compute Module, with HDMI, USB ports, and Type-C power; ➂ The crowdfunding campaign has reached 96% of its goal and is expected to be successful.
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8 months ago
➀ Raspberry Pi and Sony have co-developed an AI Camera module priced at $70; ➁ The camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi single-board computers and features Sony's IMX500 image sensor; ➂ It eliminates the need for additional accelerators or a GPU, handling AI processing internally; ➃ The camera captures footage at 12.3 megapixels and offers adjustable focus and a 76-degree field of view.
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9 months ago
➀ Tesla's BEV market share dropped from 19% to 17% in the first five months of 2024; ➁ BYD is just one point behind Tesla at 16%; ➂ The BEV portfolio of legacy automakers like Volkswagen and Geely-Volvo stood at 7 and 8 percent, respectively.
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9 months ago
➀ The Radxa X4 attempts to be a Raspberry Pi alternative but falls short in unleashing the full power of the N100 CPU. ➁ It boasts a powerful x86 CPU and Pi-like form factor, but lacks full CPU power and requires more power. ➃ The board is too large for standard Raspberry Pi cases and has cooling and power consumption concerns.
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➀ Brendan McGrath created a project using a Raspberry Pi Pico to control level crossing lights for his model trains, enhancing realism with beam-break sensors. ➁ The project uses MicroPython and is detailed in a YouTube video, allowing viewers to see the setup and source code. ➂ This project showcases the versatility of Raspberry Pi in hobbyist electronics and model train setups.
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➀ A startup in Italy has developed an affordable underwater communication kit using Raspberry Pi, reducing the cost from over $10,000 to $400. ➁ The SubSeaPulse SRL venture aims to make underwater communication more accessible by replacing expensive modems and transducers with Raspberry Pi-based solutions. ➂ This innovation could open up new research opportunities in areas like climate change and pollution monitoring.
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