Brand | CanaKit |
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Item model number | DCAR-RSP-2A5 |
Item Weight | 4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches |
Color | black |
Manufacturer | Cana Kit Corporation |
ASIN | B00MARDJZ4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 31, 2014 |
5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Power Supply/Adapter (UL Listed)
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Brand | CanaKit |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Connector Type | micro_usb, usb |
Color | black |
Input Voltage | 240 Volts |
Total USB Ports | 1 |
Wattage | 30 watts |
Specification Met | No |
Output Voltage | 5 Volts |
Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
About this item
- Compatible only with the Raspberry Pi 2, Pi 3 and Pi 3 B+. NOT Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5
- UL Listed
- 5-feet cable with integrated noise filter
- Micro USB plug
- Output: 5V DC / 2.5A Regulated Input: 100 - 240VAC
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connector type | usb, micro usb | micro usb | Micro USB | USB | Micro USB | USB |
number of usb ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
input voltage | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts |
connector gender | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male |
power source | — | — | Corded Electric | — | AC | Corded Electric |
specification met | ✗ | UL | — | — | UL | TUV, RoHS |
output voltage | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5.1 volts | 5.25 volts | 5 volts |
cable length | 5.0 feet feet | — | — | 150 centimeters centimeters | 100 centimeters centimeters | 120 centimeters centimeters |
current rating | 0.5 amps, 2.5 amps | 3 amps | 3 amps | 0.5 amps, 2.5 amps | 3 amps | 3.6 amps |
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CanaKit 5V 2.5A Raspberry Pi 3 Power Supply / Adapter / Charger
The CanaKit 2.5A Raspberry Pi power supply differs from typical standard 5V USB power supplies in the market in that it can deliver a full 2.5A and still output a voltage well within the USB minimum voltage specifications. This adapter has been incorporated as an inline noise filter for highest stability and reliable operation.
The power supply still has about 0.5A of output power to spare, so even at the maximum current supported by the Raspberry Pi 3, the power supply is not at it's absolute maximum. It is also ideal for use by anyone over-clocking the Raspberry Pi which causes higher power requirements that a lower power adapter may not be able to supply. With this power supply, you can power the Raspberry Pi 3 at full load as well as up to 1.2A across the four USB ports.
- This adapter has been specially designed and tested for the new Raspberry Pi 3.
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2.5A is now a requirement for the Raspberry Pi 3. The CanaKit 2.5A Raspberry Pi power supply / adapter has been specially designed and tested for the new Raspberry Pi 3 and incorporates an inline noise filter for highest stability and reliable operation.
This power supply differs from typical standard 5V USB power supplies in the market in that it can deliver a full 2.5A and still output a voltage well within the USB minimum voltage specifications. Standard 5V USB power supplies in the market have a high voltage drop when the full current is drawn from them which may cause the Raspberry Pi to reboot unexpectedly.
With this power supply, you can power the Raspberry Pi 3 at full load as well as up to 1.2A across the four USB ports. The power supply still has about 0.5A of output power to spare, so even at the maximum current supported by the Raspberry Pi 3, the power supply is not at its absolute maximum.
It is also ideal for use by anyone over-clocking the Raspberry Pi which causes higher power requirements that a lower power adapter may not be able to supply.
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Customers like the charging adapter for its performance, value, and quality. They mention that it works great, is well built, and is dependable. Some are happy with the power supply, and fit. Others however, have issues with the low voltage warning and are mixed on cord length.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the charging adapter. They mention that it works great, it works just fine to power their Pis, and that they're happy with all the components.
"...Not much to say other than they work perfectly, exactly what I was looking for, no complaints what so ever." Read more
"Works great! Got rid of the "undervoltage detected" warning I was getting with a standard phone charger and micro-usb cable...." Read more
"...It's not intended for such small voltages, but it worked pretty well...." Read more
"Works great with my Pi 3 B, running pretty intense processes. No issues." Read more
Customers like the power supply. They say it's great, delivers the correct power, and is more than adequate for the Raspberry Pi. Customers also appreciate the clean power, with no brown outs or low power warnings. They're able to power their Raspberry Pi system, USB Wi-Fi adapter, USB keyboard, and any other USB device.
"Good value and more than adequate power supply for the Raspberry Pi. Can never go wrong with CanaKit products." Read more
"...I am now able to power my Raspberry Pi system, USB Wi-Fi adapter, USB Keyboard, and any additional items without any issues with the system freezing/..." Read more
"Works great! No more insufficient voltage for me!" Read more
"...to get the official Canakit adapter and lo and behold, no more low power warning! Winning!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the charging adapter. They mention that it's well built, has good quality components, and a solid power supply. Some say that the build is average, but the adapter has a bit of heft to it and should last for a very long time.
"...than they work perfectly, exactly what I was looking for, no complaints what so ever." Read more
"...The build quality of the power supply is impressive, with sturdy construction and a sleek design that looks great alongside my other tech equipment...." Read more
"...This psu should last for a very long time. Feels much better then the NorthPada." Read more
"...It seems to be made well. The cord is a little thin, but is reinforced where it goes into the outlet plug...." Read more
Customers like the value of the charging adapter. They say it's well worth the investment, a good purchase overall, and worth every penny to have reliability.
"Good value and more than adequate power supply for the Raspberry Pi. Can never go wrong with CanaKit products." Read more
"...market, the quality and reliability of this product make it well worth the investment...." Read more
"...Regardless, it’s well-worth the $10 to not get slowdown anymore." Read more
"Good price" Read more
Customers like the fit of the charging adapter. They say it fits snugly and is compact. Some mention that it takes up minimal space on a power strip.
"...Right dimension for my socket outlet bar and cable is long enough and from a decent wire gauge and with a HF filter, can not go wrong for this price..." Read more
"...It fits OK right now, but I can't plug it in 100% of the way when other items are plugged in next to it...." Read more
"...It's not intended for such small voltages, but it worked pretty well...." Read more
"...You're LITERALLY playing with FIRE.It also takes up minimal space on a power strip. See photo...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the charging adapter. They mention it's a great charger for Raspberry Pi, and good to power wireless phone chargers with a micro-usb input. Some say that it'll charge their phone well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"These are good to power wireless phone chargers with a micro-usb input...." Read more
"...See photo.This is also great for phone charging; 2.5A current insures faster charging, where possible." Read more
"...It's a great charger, 100% recommended." Read more
"The charger part of this item is excellent, but the micro usb male connector is junk...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cord length. Some like that the cord is pretty long, while others say that it's a bit shorter. They also mention that the wires are very stiff and that the cable feels cheap. That said, opinions are mixed, with some customers happy with the length and thickness, while other complain about the shortness and the brick-type connector at the end.
"...Build is of average (acceptable) quality, the cable is long enough and it plugs in securely to the Raspberry Pi." Read more
"...Cons:The wire is thin, stiff, and cheap.Raspberry Pi power requirements:..." Read more
"...Right dimension for my socket outlet bar and cable is long enough and from a decent wire gauge and with a HF filter, can not go wrong for this price..." Read more
"...The power cord could be a bit longer, but I can't justify deducting a star for that...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the low voltage warning of the charging adapter. They mention that it shows frequent warnings of under-voltage, and the Raspberry Pi is throwing low voltage error messages. Some customers also report that the adapter drops in voltage.
"...yet I still see undervoltage errors and unexplained ruined print jobs that don't recur when the job is..." Read more
"...december it was mostly ok and now the Pi is throwing low voltage error messages." Read more
"...I am getting an undervoltage warning with this power supply for a Raspberry Pi 3b...." Read more
"...After only 2 months the Pi is showing the low voltage warning.Edit-..." Read more
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Not much to say other than they work perfectly, exactly what I was looking for, no complaints what so ever.
The IV curves show the current (I) and voltage (V) for different resistances (R). This tells the story about how the supply delivers power for different loads (power = I * V).
You can see that both supplies have an open-circuit voltage of 5.3V. That is the lower rightmost point. R = ∞Ω, I = 0A, P = 0W.
The upper left points of each curve are the closest to R = 0 (short circuit) that we can measure (R = 0.94Ω due to wiring resistance). You can see that the Kootek delivers just about 3A of current and the Canakit delivers about 3.8A. But at this point both are way below 5V (below 3V, in fact.).
An interesting point is where the curves cross their rated current values. The Kootek 2.0A supply crosses 2.0A at about 4.6V (2.0*4.6 = 9.2W). The Canakit 2.5A supply crosses 2.5A at about 4.5V (2.5*4.5 = 11.25W). Both of these are well below 5V. Probably high enough that the RPi won't crash, but cutting it close.
Another interesting point is where the curves cross 5.0V. The Kootek 2.0A supply crosses 5.0V at about 0.8A (0.8*5.0 = 4.0W). The Canakit 2.5A supply crosses 5.0V at about 1.0A (1.0*5.0 = 5.0W).
People who are claiming that this supply doesn't deliver 2.5A are correct - if they are expecting it to deliver 2.5A at 5.0V. But what is important is whether the supply is sufficient for the RPi 3. All I can say for sure is that it does deliver proportionally more power than a 2.0A-rated power supply that has worked fine for me with the Gen 1 RPi B+. For that reason, I'm giving it four stars.
For anyone with specific voltage requirements at the rated (or other) current, you can read the values off the IV curve in my attachment.
The IV curves show the current (I) and voltage (V) for different resistances (R). This tells the story about how the supply delivers power for different loads (power = I * V).
You can see that both supplies have an open-circuit voltage of 5.3V. That is the lower rightmost point. R = ∞Ω, I = 0A, P = 0W.
The upper left points of each curve are the closest to R = 0 (short circuit) that we can measure (R = 0.94Ω due to wiring resistance). You can see that the Kootek delivers just about 3A of current and the Canakit delivers about 3.8A. But at this point both are way below 5V (below 3V, in fact.).
An interesting point is where the curves cross their rated current values. The Kootek 2.0A supply crosses 2.0A at about 4.6V (2.0*4.6 = 9.2W). The Canakit 2.5A supply crosses 2.5A at about 4.5V (2.5*4.5 = 11.25W). Both of these are well below 5V. Probably high enough that the RPi won't crash, but cutting it close.
Another interesting point is where the curves cross 5.0V. The Kootek 2.0A supply crosses 5.0V at about 0.8A (0.8*5.0 = 4.0W). The Canakit 2.5A supply crosses 5.0V at about 1.0A (1.0*5.0 = 5.0W).
People who are claiming that this supply doesn't deliver 2.5A are correct - if they are expecting it to deliver 2.5A at 5.0V. But what is important is whether the supply is sufficient for the RPi 3. All I can say for sure is that it does deliver proportionally more power than a 2.0A-rated power supply that has worked fine for me with the Gen 1 RPi B+. For that reason, I'm giving it four stars.
For anyone with specific voltage requirements at the rated (or other) current, you can read the values off the IV curve in my attachment.