Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W & Raspberry Pi 4 Model A Surface In Linux Kernel Patches
New Raspberry Pi models, the Zero 3 W and Pi 4 Model A, have been spotted in Linux kernel patches, suggesting their imminent release.
Device Tree files for a Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W and Raspberry Pi 4 Model A have been merged into the official Raspberry Pi Linux kernel tree, indicating that both new models are in development and could be announced soon. The Zero 3 W would mark the first successor to the Zero 2 W in five years, while the Pi 4 Model A represents a return to the budget-oriented A-line variants.
Zero 3 W Details
The Raspberry Pi Zero 3 W is expected to use the same Broadcom BCM2711 SoC with a quad-core Cortex-A72 processor found in the Raspberry Pi 4. The long-awaited release comes despite recent challenges in RAM pricing and supply chain bottlenecks that have affected the entire industry.
Pi 4 Model A Return
The return of the Pi 4 Model A suggests Raspberry Pi is addressing market demand for a less expensive option amid rising component costs. Previous Model A variants were smaller, consumed less power, and had fewer I/O capabilities compared to their Model B counterparts, often omitting Ethernet ports to achieve a lower price point.
With the Raspberry Pi 5 already available, the Pi 4 Model A would offer a middle-ground option for users who don't need the latest generation's full features but want more than the basic Zero series provides.
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