Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi develops affordable single-board computers and microcontrollers that power education, hobbyist projects, and industrial embedded applications worldwide.
| Series | Category | # Parts | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part | Spec A | Spec B | Spec C | Spec D | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raspberry Pi is a British company that designs and manufactures low-cost, high-performance single-board computers and microcontrollers. Originally developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in collaboration with Broadcom to promote computer science education in schools, Raspberry Pi has grown into a global phenomenon used across education, hobbyist, and industrial sectors.
The product lineup caters to diverse computing needs:
- Raspberry Pi 5 - Flagship single-board computer powerful enough for desktop use
- Compute Module Series - Compact form factor for industrial and embedded applications
- Raspberry Pi Pico - RP2040-based microcontroller for bare-metal applications
- Raspberry Pi Zero - Ultra-compact single-board computer for space-constrained projects
Raspberry Pi computers run optimized Linux distributions and feature programmable GPIO pins, making them ideal for home automation, robotics, IoT devices, industrial control, and educational projects. The Compute Module series provides Raspberry Pi's flagship hardware without onboard ports, designed for integration into custom carrier boards for professional embedded applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Pico?
- Raspberry Pi single-board computers (like Pi 5) run Linux operating systems and function as full computers, while Raspberry Pi Pico is a microcontroller that runs code bare-metal without an OS, designed for precise timing and low-power sensor applications.
- Can Raspberry Pi be used in industrial applications?
- Yes, the Raspberry Pi Compute Module series is specifically designed for industrial and embedded applications, providing flagship hardware in a compact form factor for integration into custom carrier boards.
- What programming languages work with Raspberry Pi?
- Raspberry Pi supports multiple programming languages including Python, C/C++, JavaScript, and many others. The Pico microcontroller supports MicroPython and C/C++ development.
- Where was Raspberry Pi developed?
- Raspberry Pi was developed in the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in collaboration with Broadcom, originally designed to promote computer science education in schools.
- What operating systems run on Raspberry Pi?
- Raspberry Pi primarily runs Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian), a Debian-based Linux distribution, but also supports Ubuntu, Windows IoT, and various other Linux distributions.
