Details
Mini Base Board (A) designed for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
Mini Base Board for Compute Module 5
suitable for evaluating the Raspberry Pi CM5 or being integrated into end products
Powerful functions in a credit card sized body
Specifications
CM5 socket | suitable for all variants of Compute Module 5 |
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Networking | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connector |
Connector | 16PIN PCIe (PCIe Gen2/3 x1) |
Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header | |
USB | USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A × 2, USB 2.0 via 6PIN 1mm FFC connector × 2 |
MIPI | 4-lane MIPI interface × 2 (22pin 0.5mm FFC connector) |
Video | HDMI port × 2 (including one port via FFC connector), supports dual 4K outputs |
Storage | TF card slot for Compute Module 5 Lite (without eMMC) variants |
Fan header | 5V, 4PIN JST-SH PWM connector |
Power input | DC 5V 5A |
Dimensions | 85 × 56mm |
What's the differences
CM5 Base Board | Interface count and specifications | |||||||||||
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PoE | Gigabit ETH | 40PIN GPIO | PCIe | USB① | MIPI | HDMI | RTC | Fan Header② | Power Input | Features | ||
![]() mini Base A |
×1 | √ | 16PIN PCIe | 3.0×2 2.0×2 |
×2 | ×2 | ML/CR1220 | √ | 5V | mini size | ||
![]() PoE Base |
√ | ×1 | √ | M.2 M | 3.0×2 2.0×2 |
×2 | ×2 | ML/CR1220 | √ | 5V | USB×4 | |
![]() Raspberry Pi official |
③ | ×1 | √ | M.2 M | 3.0×2 | ×2 | ×2 | ML/CR1220 | √ | 5V | Official IO base board | |
Note | ① USB 3.0 is equivalent to USB 3.2 Gen1. ② Unless otherwise specified, the Fan header usually is JST-SH type connector. ③ There's PoE header only on the Raspberry Pi official IO board without PoE circuit, which means additional PoE module is required for the official IO board to enable PoE feature. Unless otherwise specified, the PoE feature here stands for integrating 802.3af-compliant PoE circuit (5V/2.5A). |
Connecting with Compute Module 5
standard CM5 socket and color-coded Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header
suitable for Compute Module 5 Lite/eMMC series module

Compact, yet Complete
onboard multiple connectors, more convenient to use

What's On Board

- CM5 socket
suitable for all variants of Compute Module 5 - 40PIN GPIO header
for connecting various HAT / HAT+ modules - Power input/Programming
5V / 5A power supply, or used for eMMC burning - PCIe interface
for connecting various PCIe expansion boards - PSW Power button
Long press to force power off, short press to soft power off or on - STAT LED
Dual-color status LED - BOOT button
Press before powering on and release after powering on to enter the burning mode - Dual MIPI interfaces
for connecting DSI displays and CSI cameras - HDMI0 connector
HDMI0 port, supports 4K output - USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 high-speed ports, supports 5Gbps synchronous operation
- RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port
Supports 10M / 100M / 1000M network access - 4PIN JST-SH PWM Fan header
for connecting cooling fan, 5V power supply - TF card slot
for connecting a TF card with pre-burnt image (Lite variant ONLY) - IO-VREF selection
CM5 IO logic level: 3.3V (default) or 1.8V - Other function pins
WIFI / BT hardware disable or write protection - HDMI1 FFC connector
HDMI1 port, supports 4K output, can be connected through an adapter - USB 2.0 FFC connector
can be connected through an adapter - RTC battery holder
Supports CR / ML1220 button cell
Outline dimensions

Resources & Services

* Resources for different product may vary, please check the wiki page to confirm the actually provided resources.