➀ EDATec's passive coolers for Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 offer remarkable performance at an affordable price; ➁ The design allows for good cooling while maintaining access to most ports, but can be awkward for some connections; ➂ Wi-Fi performance remains largely unaffected, and the coolers are ideal for non-overclocked use.
Recent #Raspberry Pi news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Raspberry Pi Holdings reached a valuation of nearly £1.3 billion as shares hit 658p, more than doubling from its July IPO price of 280p. SW Investment Management has been identified as a significant buyer. The Raspberry Pi Foundation, Softbank, and Lansdowne Partners are the largest shareholders. The company reported a 61% year-over-year revenue increase to $144 million in the first half of the year. The Pi 5, launched in October, sold 1.1 million units in the first half, with a 31% overall unit growth. ➁ SW Investment Management has been reported as a major buyer behind the share surge. ➃ The Raspberry Pi Foundation is the largest shareholder with 49% of the shares.
➀ Intel's shift to a more transparent strategy in technology announcements; ➁ The competition between Intel's PowerVia and TSMC's Super Power Rail; ➂ Andy Grove's philosophy of maintaining a 'healthy amount of paranoia'.
➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.
➀ Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC gets NVMe M.2 slot modification; ➁ Modders restore functionality by activating empty M.2 header; ➂ NVMe Gen 3 support enhances performance over SD cards
➀ The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W uses AI to create infinite flower paintings on an e-ink display; ➁ Maker Dylan has developed PaperPi AI, a digital e-ink picture frame; ➂ The project runs on Raspberry Pi OS and uses OnnxStream for AI generation.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces a new compact and high-quality affordable desktop solution; ➁ The new PC is built on the Raspberry Pi 5 platform; ➂ The Raspberry Pi Monitor complements the keyboard and offers a high-quality display.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the second-generation keyboard computer and a branded monitor; ➁ The Raspberry Pi 500 features a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, wireless networking, dual display outputs, and 4K video playback; ➂ The monitor is a 15.6-inch 1080p display with a 16.2m color 250cd/m2 IPS display and built-in adjustable stand.
➀ A class-action lawsuit alleges that UnitedHealthcare uses a faulty algorithm to deny patient coverage, filed by two now-deceased individuals. ➁ UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was killed in Midtown Manhattan earlier this week, and the suspect is currently on the run. ➂ The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare pushed employees to use an algorithm with a 90% error rate to deny coverage.
➀ The rise of RISC-V cores and the challenges of certification; ➁ The role of Breker Verification Systems in the certification process; ➂ The complexity of certifying RISC-V ISA implementations and the efforts of RISC-V International.
➀ The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is aimed at industrial and professional users, featuring 4 Cortex-A76 cores, display interfaces, and various connectivity options. ➁ Intel's Chips Act grants are a part of the US's efforts to regain the lead in cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology. ➂ The UK's ISAM 2025 conference will be held in Belfast, following the 2023 UK Space Conference.
➀ Overview of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5; ➁ Form factor and compatibility with previous modules; ➂ Performance analysis including thermal and power; ➃ Storage performance comparison with NVMe and eMMC; ➄ IO board features and GPIO usage; ➅ Target audience and potential applications
➀ Raspberry Pi has announced the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version of its Pico 2 microcontroller board, called 'Pico 2 W'. It shares the dual 150MHz Arm Cortex-M33 cores and has added wireless interfaces.
➁ The board's features include 26 GPIO pins, various interfaces, and operation over a wide voltage range.
➂ The list price is $7, making it $2 more than the non-wireless 'Pico 2'.
➀ Media-Grizzly introduces the D.E.S.E.R.T Pi-Powered Tactical System; ➁ The system serves as a portable SDR and drone jammer; ➂ The system is compatible with various Raspberry Pi models and powered by a 12V battery.
➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 has been successfully used with a Radeon GPU to run modern AAA games like Doom Eternal at 4K resolution; ➁ The performance improvements are thanks to new drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs; ➂ The combination showcases the potential of eGPU setups with Raspberry Pi.
➀ Raspberry Pi and SECO are developing a 10.1-inch HMI display using Pi's fifth-generation Compute Module (CM5) and SECO's Clea IoT software. ➁ The partnership aims to address AI/ML applications, data orchestration, and device management. ➂ SECO's software will incorporate Pi Connect for remote access and will be integrated into the Raspberry Pi product portfolio.
➀ ScatterBencher has overclocked a Raspberry Pi 5 to 3.6 GHz using advanced cooling methods; ➁ Despite exotic cooling techniques like liquid nitrogen, the Pi 5 couldn't exceed 3.6 GHz; ➂ The attempt revealed the hardware limits of the Raspberry Pi 5.
➀ The Raspberry Pi SSD offers great compatibility and good speed; ➁ It comes in 256GB and 512GB capacities, with kits available; ➂ The drive provides a noticeable speed boost for general tasks on the Raspberry Pi 5.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces a new $12 USB 3.0 hub; ➁ The hub converts one USB 3.0 port to four; ➂ Technical specifications and performance tests of the hub
➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website