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Raspberry Pi Zero W

  • Device
  • 272 installs
  • v1.0.0
  • Jun 15, 2026
  • MIT license
  • v4.2+
Raspberry Pi Zero W

The Raspberry Pi Zero W is an ultra-compact single-board computer powered by the Broadcom BCM2835 single-core Cortex-A53 SoC at 1.0 GHz with 512 MB LPDDR2 RAM. Featuring built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1/BLE, mini-HDMI, a micro-USB OTG port, a 40-pin GPIO header, and a CSI camera connector, it is ideal for lightweight IoT and wearable applications.

Hardware Type
  • Single Board Computer
Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi
  • MQTT
  • HTTP
  • Bluetooth

The Raspberry Pi Zero W is a small, low-cost, and powerful single-board computer that is designed for DIY enthusiasts, hobbyists, and makers. It is a variant of the popular Raspberry Pi Zero, which is known for its tiny size and affordability. The “W” in the Raspberry Pi Zero W stands for “wireless”, as it comes equipped with both WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity. This allows it to easily connect to the internet, other devices, and a variety of sensors and peripherals. Despite its small size (measuring just 65mm x 30mm x 5mm), the Raspberry Pi Zero W is packed with features, including a Broadcom BCM2835 processor with a clock speed of 1GHz, 512MB of RAM, a mini-HDMI port, a micro-USB port for power and data, a CSI camera connector, and a 40-pin GPIO header for interfacing with external components. The Raspberry Pi Zero W runs on the popular Linux-based operating system Raspbian, and it is compatible with a wide range of software, tools, and programming languages. This makes it an ideal platform for learning, prototyping, and building a wide range of projects, such as home automation systems, robots, media centers, and more.

Features

  • Broadcom BCM2835 SoC (single Cortex-A53)
  • 512 MB LPDDR2 RAM, MicroSD card storage
  • VideoCore IV GPU
  • No Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1
  • 1x USB 2.0 (Micro-USB OTG), no PCIe slot
  • Mini-HDMI output (up to 1080p @ 30 Hz)
  • 40-pin GPIO header

Overview

ParameterValue
SoCBroadcom BCM2835
CPUSingle Cortex-A53 @ 1.0 GHz
GPUVideoCore IV
RAM512 MB LPDDR2
StorageMicroSD card slot
EthernetNot built-in
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth4.1 / BLE
USB1x USB 2.0 Micro-B OTG
Video OutputMini-HDMI (1080p @ 30 Hz)
GPIO40-pin header
Power5V / 1.2A (Micro-USB)

Device Technical Documentation

Download datasheets and manuals for the Raspberry Pi Zero W

Raspberry Pi Zero W Product page Raspberry Pi Zero W Datasheet

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