Teardown: Raspberry Pi B

07 February 2014
The following is an overview of a teardown analysis conducted by IHS Benchmarking.

Summary points:

  • Single-board computer developed by Rasperry Pi Foundation
  • Intended as an inexpensive educational platform for comp sci
  • Based on two chips: Broadcom BCM2835 and SMSC LAN9512
  • Features HDMI, Ethernet, dual USB, and audio out jacks

Total cost (direct materials and manufacturing): $19.83

Major components:

  • Apps Processor, ARM117JZ-F CPU, Dual Core VideoCore GPU, 1080p30 Video, PoP - MFG: BROADCOM CORP - MPN: BCM2835RIPPG - (Qty: 1)
  • SDRAM, Mobile DDR2, 4Gb, PoP - MFG: SAMSUNG SEMICONDUCTOR INC - MPN: K4P4G324EB-AGC1 - (Qty: 1)
  • Ethernet Controller / USB Hub, 10/100Base-TX, USB 2.0 - MFG: SMSC - MPN: LAN9512-JZX - (Qty: 1)
  • 6-Layer, FR4 - (Qty: 1)
  • Jack, RJ45, Right Angle, w/ Metal Shielding - MFG: EDAC INC - (Qty: 1)
  • SD Card Slot, Push-Push - MFG: TOBY ELECTRONICS - MPN: 412D02F-09PC003-SV Series - (Qty: 1)
  • TVS Diode Array, 5V, 150W, 4-Line, Unidirectional, .30pF - MFG: SEMTECH CORP - MPN: RClamp0524PATCT - (Qty: 2)
  • FFC / FPC, Vertical, w/ Lock - (Qty: 2)
  • Jack, USB, Type A, Dual Stacked, Right Angle, w/ Metal Housing - MFG: TE CONNECTIVITY LTD - (Qty: 1)
  • Jack, HDMI, Type A (Female), Right Angle, w/ Metal Housing - MFG: TE CONNECTIVITY LTD - (Qty: 1)

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