BCM2837RIFBGT - Quad-Core A53 SoC 1.2GHz | Broadcom
MPN: BCM2837RIFBGT ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29.91 | $29.91 |
| 10 | $29.91 | $299.10 |
| 100 | $29.91 | $2,991.00 |
| 500 | $29.91 | $14,955.00 |
| 1,000 | $29.91 | $29,910.00 |
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View Datasheet →BCM2837RIFBGT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Core Frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Architecture | ARMv8-A, 64-bit |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| Product Type | Application Processor SoC |
| Package Type | BGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| On-chip Peripherals | GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, USB (per BCM283x ARM Peripherals datasheet) |
| Packaging | Tape and Reel (-T suffix) |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant (per JLCPCB part listing for family part BCM2837RIFBG) |
| Typical Platform | Raspberry Pi 3 series |
| Related SiP | RP3A0 (BCM2837 die + 512 MB DRAM, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W) |
BCM2837RIFBGT [data_needed: bga ball count / package drawing] Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for BCM2837RIFBGT ([data_needed: bga ball count / package drawing] package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
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No detailed pinout data available for BCM2837RIFBGT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
BCM2837RIFBGT is suitable for 6 applications: Single-Board Computers, Industrial IoT Gateways, Digital Signage and Media Players, Educational and Maker Platforms, Home Automation Hubs, Embedded Vision and Robotics.
Single-Board Computers
The BCM2837RIFBGT is the application processor of the Raspberry Pi 3, where its quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cluster and VideoCore IV GPU deliver desktop-class Linux performance in a credit-card form factor. In SBC designs the SoC boots via the GPU, manages GPIO/UART/SPI/I2C expansion per the BCM283x ARM Peripherals datasheet, and drives HDMI displays through the integrated graphics pipeline. With roughly double the integer throughput of the BCM2836 (quad A7) and 64-bit ARMv8-A capability, it supports mainstream 64-bit Linux distributions. Designers reusing this silicon in custom boards should replicate the Raspberry Pi 3 reference power tree and decoupling network around the BGA ball field.
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Industrial IoT Gateways
For edge gateways aggregating Modbus, CAN-over-SPI, or sensor networks, the BCM2837RIFBGT provides four Cortex-A53 cores with enough headroom to run a full Linux stack, container runtime, and protocol translation simultaneously. The BCM283x on-chip UART, SPI, and I2C controllers interface directly with field devices, while Gigabit-class networking is typically added over USB. Compared with microcontroller-based gateways, the 1.2 GHz quad-core performance cuts message-processing latency and allows local analytics. Its proven Linux mainline support - inherited directly from Raspberry Pi 3 deployments - dramatically shortens BSP bring-up time, a key advantage over less-documented industrial SoCs of the same era.
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Digital Signage and Media Players
The integrated VideoCore IV GPU provides hardware-accelerated 2D/3D graphics and HD video decode, making the BCM2837RIFBGT well suited to networked digital signage players and kiosk controllers. Video decoding is offloaded from the CPU entirely, leaving the four Cortex-A53 cores free to run the content-management application and network stack. HDMI output is driven natively from the SoC, avoiding external display bridge chips and their cost. Compared with the BCM2835 generation, the quad-core CPU sustains smooth UI compositing and concurrent content downloads; the trade-off versus newer SoCs is a dated codec portfolio, so verify required codec licenses for the target content format before committing.
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Educational and Maker Platforms
Because the BCM2837RIFBGT powers the Raspberry Pi 3, it benefits from one of the largest educational software ecosystems in embedded computing: Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS, Python GPIO libraries, and thousands of community projects. Its 64-bit ARMv8-A quad-core at 1.2 GHz teaches modern multi-core programming, while exposed GPIO, SPI, I2C, and PWM peripherals per the BCM283x datasheet support hands-on electronics labs. Educational hardware built on this SoC inherits complete documentation, schematics, and classroom material, reducing course-development effort. For cost-sensitive volume builds, the same die is available as the RP3A0 SiP with integrated 512 MB DRAM, simplifying the bill of materials for student kits.
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Home Automation Hubs
Smart-home controllers running Zigbee, Z-Wave-over-USB, and MQTT stacks fit comfortably within the BCM2837RIFBGT's four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, and its always-on operation draws modest power compared with x86 alternatives. The BCM283x UART and I2C controllers connect radio modules and environmental sensors directly, while the VideoCore IV can drive a wall-panel touchscreen over HDMI or DPI. Software ecosystem maturity is decisive here: home-automation platforms are packaged and tested against BCM2837-class Raspberry Pi hardware, so reliability issues are resolved by the community rather than the design team. Industrial-grade temperature requirements should be verified independently, as distributor data does not publish an operating range.
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Embedded Vision and Robotics
Robotics controllers use the BCM2837RIFBGT to run ROS-class middleware while the VideoCore IV GPU accelerates camera-pipeline processing and on-screen telemetry. The quad Cortex-A53 handles sensor fusion, path planning, and network communication concurrently; hardware PWM, SPI, and I2C per the BCM283x datasheet drive motor drivers and IMUs without extra bridge ICs. Community camera drivers and GPU-accelerated OpenCV builds, matured on Raspberry Pi 3 hardware, reduce integration risk versus obscure SoCs. Designers should budget cores carefully - one core typically serves real-time control loops - and consider the RP3A0 SiP for compact robot mainboards needing integrated DRAM.
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Engineering reference data for BCM2837RIFBGT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | BCM2837RIFBG | BCM2836RIFBG | BCM2835RIPPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | BGA (tape & reel, -T) | BGA (tray) - same die | BGA family | BGA family |
| Brand | Broadcom | Broadcom | Broadcom | Broadcom |
| CPU Cores | 4x ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x ARM Cortex-A7 | 1x ARM core |
| Core Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 900 MHz-class | 700 MHz-class |
| Architecture | ARMv8-A 64-bit | ARMv8-A 64-bit | ARMv7 32-bit | ARMv6 32-bit |
| GPU | VideoCore IV | VideoCore IV | VideoCore IV | VideoCore IV |
| Peripheral Register Map | BCM283x common | BCM283x common | BCM283x common | BCM283x common |
| Unit Price (1+) | $29.91 (as of 2026-09-14) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- 64-bit quad-core performance (vs BCM2836RIFBG)
- Proven Raspberry Pi 3 ecosystem (vs BCM2835RIPPG)
- Same-die packaging flexibility (vs BCM2837RIFBG)
Design Notes
The BCM2837RIFBGT is a fine-pitch BGA requiring a controlled-impedance multilayer PCB with via-in-pad or dogbone fanout. Before layout, obtain the exact ball count and footprint drawing from the Broadcom package drawing - the retrieved distributor data confirms only 'BGA package' without a ball count, and the closest library diagram (bga-324) must not be assumed. Follow the Raspberry Pi 3 open schematic as a proven reference for ball mapping, DDR/display routing, and land-pattern dimensions.
Replicate the Raspberry Pi 3 power architecture: the BCM2837 core, IO, GPU, and DDR rails are supplied by dedicated switching regulators, and power-up sequencing matters because the VideoCore IV boots the system. Estimated: at a Raspberry Pi 3-class load of roughly 5 V x 0.8 A = 4 W total board power, budget the SoC core rail generously and place bulk plus 0.1 uF/10 uF decoupling close to each ball-group via exit. Verify exact rail voltages and sequencing from the Broadcom datasheet before finalizing the power tree.
Do not treat BCM2836/BCM2835 predecessors as guaranteed drop-in replacements: although they share the BCM283x peripheral register map (per the 205-page BCM283x ARM Peripherals datasheet), the CPU cluster and possibly the ball map differ, so software and footprint must be revalidated. Additionally, distributor availability is concentrated in a single source at ~$29.91 (as of 2026-09-14); for production, secure a supply agreement or design toward the RP3A0 SiP as strategic backup.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated by JLCPCB part listing for family part BCM2837RIFBG. Other compliance attributes not stated in retrieved data.
