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== Hardware ==
Since its introduction, Raspberry Pi hardware has been designed to provide low-cost computing platforms. The founders intended it to be an affordable and accessible system, even for users in developing countries, by making it compatible with widely available second-hand peripherals—such as televisions for displays, USB input devices, and cellphone chargers for power. Over time, the hardware has expanded to support both advanced configurations and ultra-low-cost variants.<ref>{{Cite
Raspberry Pi hardware is also known for its long-term availability, with the company committing to keep products in production for up to ten years, a significantly longer life span than typical in the electronics sector.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Product Lifecycles Shrinking |url=https://www.cta.tech/articles/product-lifecycles-shrinking/ |access-date=2025-06-16 |website=www.cta.tech |language=en}}</ref> This approach is particularly valued by business customers, as the devices are often integrated into embedded systems and long-lived equipment. This industrial and embedded-use market accounted for 72 per cent of sales in 2023, while the company’s original target markets—education and hobbyist users—represented the remaining 28 per cent.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2024 |title=Prospectus |url=https://investors.raspberrypi.com/ipo/documents/11 |access-date=20 May 2025 |website=Raspberry Pi Holdings |page=47}}</ref>
The Raspberry Pi has undergone multiple hardware revisions, with changes in processor type, memory capacity, networking features, and peripheral support.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khaliq |first=Azzief |date=2024-04-27 |title=The Evolution Of Raspberry Pi: From Prototype To Single-Board Computing Workhorse |url=https://www.slashgear.com/1566508/raspberry-pi-history-evolution-small-single-board-computer/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=SlashGear}}</ref> All models include a processor, memory, and various input/output interfaces on a single circuit board. Most include an HDMI output, USB ports, and a GPIO ([[general-purpose input/output]]) header. Networking capabilities vary by model, with later versions featuring integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 September 2016 |title=Raspberry Pi 3 Model B WiFi & Bluetooth Setup |url=https://www.deviceplus.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-wifi-bluetooth-setup/ |access-date=17 November 2020 |website=Device Plus}}</ref> Storage is typically provided via a microSD card, with newer models supporting USB or [[PCI Express|PCIe]]-based boot options.{{cn|date=June 2025}} ▼
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=== Storage and peripherals ===
[[File:Raspberry-Pi-2-Bare-FL.jpg|thumb|right|The Model 2B boards incorporate four USB Type-A ports for connecting peripherals.]]
Storage is typically provided via a microSD card, though some Compute Modules offer onboard [[MultiMediaCard|eMMC]] flash. Newer models support USB booting, and the Pi 5 includes support for [[NVM Express|NVMe]] SSDs over PCIe.<ref name=":0"
Boards also include USB ports for peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and storage devices.<ref>{{cite web |title=Verified USB Peripherals and SDHC Cards; |url=https://elinux.org/RaspberryPiBoardVerifiedPeripherals |access-date=6 May 2012 |publisher=Elinux.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=GPIO – Raspberry Pi Documentation |url=https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/usage/gpio/README.md |access-date=2 June 2019 |website=raspberrypi.org}}</ref>
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