DFRobot Lite Carrier Board for LattePanda Mu Compute Module - USB 3.0, Ethernet, PCIe 3.0, M.2, HDMI

This board is a dedicated baseboard or carrier designed specifically for the LattePanda Mu compute-on-module. It provides all the necessary physical connectors, power regulation, and interface logic to turn the Mu module into a fully functional single-board computer (SBC), offering USB, Ethernet, PCIe, and display outputs for embedded development and prototyping.

The board accepts a wide 12-20V DC input via the barrel jack or USB-C port. The PCIe 3.0 x4 slot requires a 12V supply to operate because it draws higher current for powering expansion cards like GPUs or capture devices. Using a supply below 12V may not provide sufficient power for the PCIe slot, though other board functions may still work.

The Gravity-4P UART and I2C connectors are DFRobot's standardized 4-pin ports for easy plug-and-play connection with their extensive ecosystem of sensors, actuators, and modules. They eliminate the need for soldering or complex wiring, allowing developers to quickly prototype sensor networks and peripheral integrations using ready-made cables.

No, this is strictly a carrier board and requires the LattePanda Mu compute module to be installed to function. The Mu module contains the central processor (CPU), memory (RAM), and storage. The carrier board provides the physical interfaces, power delivery, and expansion slots but has no processing capability on its own.