The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) represents the latest industrial-grade embedded solution from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, marking a significant leap in the product line's professional capabilities. As the successor to CM4, the CM5 maintains compatibility with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem while delivering substantial performance improvements through its Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core processor and VideoCore VII GPU. The module specifically enhances critical features required for Industrial IoT applications, including an extended operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C), ECC memory verification, and support for multiple industrial communication protocols, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
A groundbreaking innovation of CM5 is its first-ever implementation of PCIe NVMe storage support and dual-channel Gigabit Ethernet (with TSN) on the Raspberry Pi platform, providing significantly enhanced data processing capabilities for edge computing scenarios. Beilai Technology's BL460 series industrial controller solution, developed based on CM5, has been successfully deployed in smart manufacturing and smart city applications. Users can select either 4GB or 8GB memory versions according to project requirements and achieve flexible customization through abundant expansion interfaces.
Processor Configuration:
Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 architecture (2.4GHz)
Integrated VideoCore VII GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 graphics standard
New dedicated image signal processor (ISP) supporting dual-camera synchronous capture
Memory Configuration:
4GB/8GB LPDDR4X memory options
First-time support for ECC memory verification (industrial-grade models)
Memory bandwidth increased to 34.1GB/s (50% improvement over CM4)
Industrial-Grade Interfaces:
Dual-channel PCIe 2.0 interface (supports NVMe SSD expansion)
2×1GbE Ethernet (with TSN support)
8×UART serial ports (4 with hardware flow control)
Multimedia Interfaces:
Dual 4Kp60 HDMI 2.1 output
4-channel MIPI CSI-2 camera interface (16MP per channel)
Professional-grade I2S audio interface (supports 192kHz/24bit)
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Acceleration | 2TOPS NPU (INT8 inference) |
| Video Codec | 4K60 H.265 encoding/decoding |
| Storage Expansion | Supports eMMC/SD/NVMe triple-mode storage |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C~85°C (industrial-grade models) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 4W@light load, 15W@full load |
Mechanical Design:
Corrosion-resistant alloy casing
IP67 protection rating (requires dedicated carrier board)
Vibration-resistant design (MIL-STD-202G certified)
Software Support:
Official 10-year Long Term Support (LTS) version
Real-time kernel patches (PREEMPT_RT)
Industrial protocol stacks (Modbus/Profinet/EtherCAT)
Industrial Automation:
Production line vision inspection systems (supports 8-channel 720p parallel video processing)
Industrial robot control (μs-level real-time response)
Intelligent Transportation:
Vehicle-mounted smart terminals (supports multi-screen display)
Roadside edge computing units (with integrated V2X communication)
Medical Equipment:
Portable ultrasound imaging devices
Surgical robot control terminals
Official Toolchain:
Raspberry Pi Imager (custom image generation)
Compute Module IO Board+ (debug carrier board)
Visual performance analysis tools
Ecosystem Resources:
200+ certified peripheral modules
Industrial-grade carrier board reference designs
Online hardware simulation platform
Recommended Scenarios:
✓ Industrial projects requiring long-term supply assurance
✓ Multi-camera acquisition systems
✓ Space-constrained embedded devices
Alternative Solutions Suggested For:
× Applications requiring >4TOPS AI computing power
× Ultra-low power (<1W) sensor nodes
× Scenarios needing FPGA acceleration
Note: Technical specifications are subject to official Raspberry Pi documentation. Configuration differences exist between standard and industrial versions of CM5 - please specify model suffix when purchasing.
