Waveshare CM5 to Pi 5 Adapter Board

Description

The Waveshare CM5 to Pi 5 Adapter Board serves as a robust platform for developers and makers looking to deploy the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) in applications traditionally designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. This adapter bridges the unique advantages of the CM5’s compact, customizable design with the powerful peripheral ecosystem and form factor of the Pi 5. It ensures full functional parity, allowing CM5 users to access dual HDMI output, high-speed Gigabit Ethernet, and multiple USB 3.2 and 2.0 ports.

Equipped with a comprehensive set of interfaces, the board facilitates versatile project development. It features dual MIPI interfaces for camera and display integration, a 40-pin GPIO header for classic Raspberry Pi HAT compatibility, and an onboard audio decoder with headphone and microphone support. Crucially, the PCIe Gen2/3 x1 interface unlocks advanced expansion opportunities, supporting high-bandwidth peripherals. This compact yet powerful adapter simplifies the creation of custom embedded systems, leveraging the CM5’s flexibility within a familiar and well-supported Pi 5 environment.