Raspberry Pi's profits are up. So is its DRAM bill

Raspberry Pi reported profits well ahead of expectations, driven by strong demand for its single-board computers. However, the company's rising DRAM costs are cutting into margins, prompting it to tap credit facilities to lock in memory supply.

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