Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+

Broadcom BCM2837B0 Processor: Powered by an upgraded 1.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 CPU with improved thermal performance and metal shielding for superior heat dissipation.

1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM: A stable and reliable memory capacity perfectly balanced for lightweight IoT gateways, classic arcade emulators (RetroPie), print servers, and dedicated smart home control centers.

Dual-Band Wireless & Bluetooth: Integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2 / BLE, with modular compliance certification that simplifies final product design RF testing.

Faster Ethernet with PoE Support: Offers gigabit-class network speeds over USB 2.0 (maximum throughput of 300 Mbps) and is fully Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ready when paired with a compatible PoE HAT.

Multimedia & Display Capabilities: Features a full-size HDMI port, a 4-pole stereo output and composite video port, a MIPI CSI camera port, and a MIPI DSI display port for custom touchscreens.

PCB & Metal Shielding: Constructed on a multi-layer FR4 fiberglass board featuring an elegant protective metal heat-spreader (shielding) over the main processor to assist with thermal dispersion.

Static Handling Precautions: Highly sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Ground yourself or use an anti-static wrist strap, and handle the board strictly by its outer edges to avoid contacting exposed header pins.

Thermal Management: Although the BCM2837B0 processor features a metal shield to manage heat better than older versions, passive heatsinks or a ventilated enclosure are still highly recommended to prevent thermal throttling under sustained loads.

Environmental Limits: Intended for deployment in dry, clean indoor environments. Protect the board from moisture, liquids, and conductive dust particles to prevent short circuits. Safe operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C.

Power Supply Requirement: This board is sensitive to voltage drops. It is highly recommended to bundle it with a high-quality 5V / 2.5A Micro-USB Power Supply to ensure absolute system stability, especially when powering USB peripherals.

The Retro-Gaming Sweet Spot: Position this unit as the ultimate retro-gaming emulator engine. Cross-sell it with a pair of Classic USB Gamepads and a high-end Class 10 microSD Card pre-loaded with open-source emulation software.

PoE HAT Integration: For industrial or clean ceiling-mounted installations (like security cameras or access points), suggest adding a Raspberry Pi PoE HAT to power the board directly through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a nearby wall outlet.

Case Compatibility: Unlike the Pi 4, this model retains the classic layout (full-size HDMI, USB ports on the right). Ensure your customers pair it with a compatible Raspberry Pi 3 Case rather than newer Pi 4 or Pi 5 enclosures.