Hat mPCIe for Raspberry Pi 5

Introducing the Hat mPCIe from Pineboards – an add-on board for your Raspberry Pi 5 that offers an mPCIe slot for use with Mini PCIe devices, such as network cards. It also includes a USB-C 2.0 connection and nano sim slot for cellular applications.

This board is designed to be mounted underneath your Raspberry Pi 5.

Note: Please check the pinout of your device to make sure that it is compatible and PCIe lines are not used for something that is not covered by the standard. Some cellular modems only use USB, for example Quectel places an active-low reset signal on one of the PCIe control signals. For USB-Only device please use a ribbon cable with ‘USB’ marking under the Pineboards logo.

We also stock a layer case for this HAT!

Raspberry Pi 5, mPCIe device and nano sim not included

PCIe FPC Bundles now available

In case you are thinking about integrating this board into your custom project, don’t overlook the optional Pineboards PCIe FPC Bundle. Utilising the 100mm ribbon cable will provide you with added flexibility during the installation process of our boards.

We now stock an XL version of the bundle too!

Features

• Designed for Raspberry Pi 5: Created for the latest single-board computer from Raspberry Pi
• Designed to mount under your Pi: our Hat mPCIe does not block GPIO access, just like the HatDrive! Bottom
• Compliant Power System with M.2 Standard: Features an integrated voltage regulator capable of delivering up to 3A for the 3.3V power rail
• Full mPCIe standard coverage: Hat mPCIe includes optional USB and nano SIM used by various Wi-Fi cards and cellular modems.
• PCIe Interface Support: Compatible with PCIe x1 interface in both Gen2 and Gen3 speeds, offering versatile connectivity.
• High-Quality Components: Built with premium electronic components and a 4-layer PCB for reliability and performance.
• All Necessary Accessories Included: Includes a dedicated FPC PCIe ribbon, spacer pins, M2.5 screws and standoffs for your mPCIe card ensuring a complete setup out of the box.

Resources

• Hat mPCIe documentation
• How to update the Firmware on your Raspberry Pi 5
• How to update your Raspberry Pi Kernel and install Kernel Headers

No drives are required for PCIe on Raspberry Pi 5, however the device you insert might need additional configuration. We recommend regularly updating the firmware to benefit from constantly improving PCIe compatibility.

Package Contents

• 1x Hat mPCIe board
• 1x 40mm PCIe FPC cable with controlled impedance
• 1x 40mm FPC cable with controlled impedance for USB-Only devices
• 4x Standoffs
• 3x M.2 drive standoffs (one spare)
• 9x M2.5 screws

Raspberry Pi 5, mPCIe device and nano sim not included