Introducing ArmSoM-CM5: A Powerful, Compatible Alternative to Raspberry Pi CM4

[armsom-jackson]

Hi everyone,

We’re excited to announce the release of our latest board, the ArmSoM-CM5. This module is designed to be electrically and mechanically compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4), making it an ideal choice for those looking for a more powerful alternative.



Key Features:

• Rockchip RK3576 SoC: At the heart of the ArmSoM-CM5 is the Rockchip RK3576, featuring a 6 TOPS AI accelerator embedded in the SoC.
• High Performance Memory & Storage: The module offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 128GB of eMMC storage.
• Wireless Connectivity: It comes equipped with a WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 module.
• Power Management: A dedicated PMIC is included for efficient power management.
• Compatibility: The module features two 100-pin connectors that are mostly pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi CM4.

Additionally, we’re providing a CM5-IO carrier board to unlock extra USB 3.0 and PCIe interfaces. For those who already have the official Raspberry Pi CM4 IO board, rest assured that we’ve successfully tested our module with it.

Open Source Resources:
To support your development, we will be providing the following files:
- Carrier board schematic source files
- Carrier board PCB source files
- Carrier board and core board schematic PDFs
- Chip datasheets
- Core board 2D CAD files
- Carrier board 2D CAD files

At ArmSoM, our goal is to provide better services to electronic engineers, hobbyists, and tech enthusiasts, helping you DIY imaginative and innovative products. We believe the ArmSoM-CM5 offers a powerful and versatile solution, particularly for those already invested in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.

We will be actively monitoring this thread and are here to answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback!

[armsom-jackson]

For more information, please visit https://docs.armsom.org/armsom-cm5.

[armsom-jackson]

All of our hardware documentation is available here:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u1ayZzNv0wlE5TpJhuqHYWU6YCiGeC-G
We hope these resources will be helpful to all the geeks out there! 

[SiliconWizard]

Doesn't look bad. What's the pricing for say the 8GB and 16B versions?

[armsom-jackson]

CM5 Basic:
8GB LPDDR5
64GB eMMC
Sample price is $103
https://www.armsom.org/product-page/cm5