PITAKA PIT179 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Single Board Computer 1GB RAM

At its heart lies a Broadcom BCM2837B0 64-bit SoC with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4 GHz, delivering a substantial performance uplift for demanding embedded projects.

Overview

The PITAKA PIT179 is a compact single-board computer built around the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ architecture. It combines a quad-core processor, dual-band wireless, and Gigabit Ethernet in a credit-card-sized form factor, making it a versatile foundation for IoT, automation, and multimedia applications.

What stands out

• Quad-core 64-bit processor at 1.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
• Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 for flexible connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet via USB 2.0 for high-speed wired networking
• 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM for smooth operation of lightweight operating systems
• 40-pin GPIO header for extensive hardware interfacing

Technical details

• Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz
• RAM: 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
• Wireless: Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
• Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (via USB 2.0, max 300 Mbps)
• USB: 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• Video: Full-size HDMI, 4-pole stereo audio and composite video
• Storage: Micro SD card slot
• GPIO: 40-pin extended header
• Camera/Display: CSI camera port, DSI display port
• Power: 5V/2.5A DC via Micro USB or GPIO
• PoE: Yes (requires separate PoE HAT)
• GPU: Dual Core VideoCore IV Multimedia Co-Processor
• OS Support: Linux (Raspbian recommended), Windows 10 IoT Core

Our verdict

A proven workhorse for makers and developers, the PIT179 delivers reliable performance and extensive connectivity for a wide range of projects.