Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
The CSI Camera connector
The
Camera Serial Interface
(
CSI
) is where the official Raspberry Pi camera module
connects to using a flexible flat cable.
HDMI
The
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
(
HDMI
) connector is used to connect
the Pi to a modern TV or monitor. The cable can carry high-resolution videos up
to 1920 x 1200 pixels and digital sound. It also supports a feature called
Consumer
Electronics Control
(
CEC
), which allows us to use the Pi as a remote control for
many common television sets.
Power
The power input on the Raspberry Pi is a
5V (DC) Micro-USB Type B
jack. A power
supply with a standard USB to micro-USB cable, such as a common cell phone charger,
is then connected to feed the Pi.
The most frequently reported issues from Raspberry Pi users are
without a doubt those caused by insufficient power supplies and
power-hungry USB devices. Should you experience random reboots,
or that your Ethernet port or attached USB device suddenly stops
working, it's likely that your Pi is not getting enough stable power.
5.25V 1A power supply with USB to Micro-USB cable
Take a look at the
OUTPUT
printed on your power adapter. The voltage should
be between 5V to 5.25V and the amperage provided should be at least 700mA.
The official 2A power supply sold by the Foundation is highly recommended
(1A = 1000mA).
