Raspberry Pi, a popular company known for its affordable single-board computers, has been introducing new products to enhance the capabilities of its Raspberry Pi 5 model. The Raspberry Pi 5 is equipped with a PCIe 3.0 interface exposed with a 16-pin connector.
In addition to the M.2 HAT+ extension cards that allow users to connect more traditional M.2 connectors to the Raspberry Pi, the company has now launched the AI HAT+ add-on board. This new board features a built-in Hailo inference accelerator and comes in 13 and 26 tera-operations per second (TOPS) variants, priced at $70 and $110 respectively.
While these AI add-ons may not be suitable for training complex models like GPT, they provide a cost-effective solution for performing inference at the edge. Unlike the M.2 HAT+, the AI HAT+ is a standalone package designed specifically for Hailo’s inference modules.
For those looking to expand the storage capabilities of their Raspberry Pi 5, the company offers M.2 NVMe SSDs in 256GB and 512GB variants. The 256GB SSD is priced at $30, while the 512GB version costs $45. Raspberry Pi also offers SSD Kit bundles that include both an M.2 HAT+ and an SSD in one package, with the 256GB SSD Kit priced at $40 and the 512GB Kit at $55.
These SSD Kits are designed to ensure compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5 and its M.2 HAT+ attachment, offering users a convenient and reliable storage solution. Additionally, users can choose from a variety of off-the-shelf NVMe SSDs in the 2230 and 2242 form factors that are compatible with PCIe 3.0.
Overall, these new AI add-ons and SSD options from Raspberry Pi provide users with enhanced capabilities and flexibility when using the Raspberry Pi 5. Whether you’re looking to boost AI performance or increase storage capacity, these new products offer a range of solutions for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
