Premiere of Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+!

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If you are a fan of news in the technology market, we have great news for you. Raspberry Pi is coming with a new premiere product! Surely you are curious about what this device is and its potential applications. Without further delay – we present Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ !

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - specifications

Let’s start with the typically technical aspects of our “special guest” today.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is an overlay for NVMe drives and M.2 accessories for the Raspberry Pi 5. With its PCI Express 2.0 interface and 16-pin FPC connector, the Raspberry Pi M.2 The HAT+ M Key is the ideal choice for those looking for a simple way to adapt M .2 components , and is compatible with devices that have an M.2 connector M key, supporting 2230 and 2242 formats.

The maximum current for M.2 devices is 3 A. It has an activity and power status LED. The ambient temperature at which the presented overlay can operate is from 0℃ to 50℃. Its dimensions, on the other hand, are 65 x 56.5 mm.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+.

In the kit you will find everything you need for installation: a 40-pin GPIO connector with 16 mm pins, spacers and screws that allow you to install the cap even with active Raspberry Pi cooling installed, and an FPC ribbon cable. The perfect solution for any project!

Set composition.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - purpose and principle of operation

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT + attached to Raspberry Pi 5.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is a product that conforms to the specification Raspberry Pi HAT+ and is automatically detected by the latest Raspberry Pi software , ensuring seamless integration and convenience of use.

If you’re not quite sure what the title M.2 means, we’re already rushing to explain. The M.2 standard is a connectivity protocol that allows connecting various additional devices, such as SSDs, network cards or AI modules, to computers and other electronic equipment. Why is it eagerly chosen? Certainly due to its compact design, allowing it to be mounted even in smaller devices (notebooks, microcomputers).

The product in question supports various data transfer standards, including SATA and PCIe, among others, which guarantees flexibility and high data transfer rates.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - what is worth remembering?

As with any electronics-related device, some precautions should be noted.

First, connect the product using the PCIe interface only. Use external power sources that comply with the standards of the country of use. Make sure to use the device in a well-ventilated area andprotect the device from contact with conductive objects.

Remember not to connect incompatible devices to the product, as this may cause damage and void the warranty.

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ top view.

Importantly,all peripherals must be compliant and properly labeled to ensure safety and performance.

Cables and connectors should be properly insulated, and observice of the device requires adult supervision. If you already know all this, you can confidently and safely use the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+!

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - summary

To summarize: Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is an add-on that allows NVMe drives and other M.2 accessories to be connected to the Raspberry Pi 5. Thanks to its PCI Express 2.0 interface and 16-pin FPC connector, the Raspberry Pi M.2 The HAT+ M Key is an excellent option for those looking for an easy way to integrate M.2 components.

If you are a Raspberry Pi 5 user, you should definitely take an interest in this latest offering. The product will not be available immediately off-the-shelf, but as soon as it is on offer Botland we will inform you about it on our social media (to which you are welcome). We encourage you to read a broader description of the news found on the website.

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