CHIP (computer)
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| Released | May 31, 2016 |
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Introductory price | US$9 |
| Linux (Debian) | |
| CPU | 1 GHz R8M/R8 (ARMv7) |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 4 GB - 8 GB onboard |
| Power | 5 V DC >500 mA, wired or optional battery |
CHIP (stylized as C.H.I.P.) was a single-board computer crowdfunded and produced by the now-defunct Next Thing Co. (NTC). Advertised as "the world's first $9 computer," it was released in 2015 as open-source hardware running a customized, Debian-based Linux operating system.
The CHIP was designed for hobbyists and embedded hardware projects, including a 1 GHz ARMv7 processor, 512MB of RAM, onboard storage, and integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The product line later expanded to include the CHIP Pro and peripherals like the Pocket CHIP.