Description
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the latest release in the popular Raspberry Pi computer lineup, brings significant advancements in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. Remarkably, these improvements are accompanied by backward compatibility and similar power consumption.
Users can enjoy desktop-like performance similar to entry-level x86 PC systems with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. It boasts notable features such as a high-performance 64-bit quad-core processor, support for dual-display with resolutions up to 4K via two micro-HDMI ports, hardware video decoding at up to 4Kp60, up to 4GB of RAM, dual-band 2.4/5.0 GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability with the addition of a separate PoE HAT.
To simplify the integration of this product into end products, its dual-band wireless LAN and Bluetooth have obtained modular compliance certification. This certification reduces the need for extensive compliance testing, resulting in improved cost-effectiveness and faster time to market.
Raspberry Pi 4 Board Overview
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Broadcom BCM2711, Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.8GHz
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4GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM
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2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
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Gigabit Ethernet
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2 USB 3.0 ports; 2 USB 2.0 ports.
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Raspberry Pi standard 40 pin GPIO header (fully backwards compatible with previous boards)
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2 x micro-HDMI ports (up to 4kp60 supported)
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2-lane MIPI DSI display port
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2-lane MIPI CSI camera port
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4-pole stereo audio and composite video port
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H.265 (4kp60 decode), H264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode)
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OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.0
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Micro-SD card slot for loading operating system and data storage
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5V DC via USB-C connector (minimum 3A)
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5V DC via GPIO header (minimum 3A)
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled (requires separate PoE HAT)
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Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50 degrees C ambient
FAQs:
Q: Does this Raspberry Pi 4 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: Yes, it is PoE enabled. However, a separate PoE HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) is required to utilize this feature.
Q: What are the video output capabilities of this model?
A: It has two micro-HDMI ports, supporting up to 4K resolution at 60fps, and dual display setup.
Q: What is the processor speed of this Raspberry Pi 4?
A: It is equipped with a Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz.
Q: What wireless connectivity options are available?
A: It features dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.0, BLE.
Q: What is the difference between this model and the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 2GB RAM?
A: The only difference is the amount of RAM. This model has 4GB of RAM, while the other has 2GB. The 4GB model may be better suited for more demanding applications.
