Mini Base Board (A) for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4

This Mini Base Board (A) for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 is a compact CM4 breakout option offering a good set of features with a small footprint.

Two versions of this board are available – Lite (A) or Full (B). This is the Lite (A) version which does not include a Real-time Clock (RTC) or fan speed control.

With its M.2 slot, MicroSD card slot, dual-CSI ports for camera modules, a DSI port for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 and a host of other features, it’s a great base for any CM4 project – and a more affordable option if you don’t need the RTC/fan control functionality of the full version.

Note: Compute Module and M.2 SSD not included

Features

The CM4 Mini base board offers the following connectivity options and features:

• 40-pin Raspberry Pi GPIO header
• 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
• 2x USB 2.0 ports
• 1x Full-size HDMI port
• 1x M.2 slot (Supports NVME SSD or communication modules with PCI-E M.2 KEY-M interface)
• 1x MicroSD slot
• 2x CSI Camera ports
• 1x DSI Display port
• 1x USB 2.0 FFC Connector
• 1x HDMI FFC Connector
• 1x 4-pin fan header (no fan control)
• USB-C programming/power port

Specification

POE	N/A
USB	USB 2.0 × 2
	USB 2.0 × 2 (via FFC connector)
GPIO	Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO × 1
HEADER	M.2 slot × 1
HDMI	HDMI × 2
	(1x via FFC connector)
	Supports 4K 30fps output
DSI DISPLAY	MIPI DSI × 1
	(15pin 1.0mm FPC)
CSI CAMERA	MIPI CSI-2 × 2
	(15pin 1.0mm FPC)
POWER INPUT	5V
FAN	5V
	N/A no fan control
RTC	N/A
RJ45 ETHERNET	Gigabit Ethernet
CM4 SOCKET	Suitable for all variants of Compute Module 4
SD CARD SLOT	MicroSD card socket for Compute Module 4 Lite (without eMMC) variants
DIMENSIONS (MM)	85.0 × 56.0

What’s Onboard

1) CM4 socket
– Suitable for all variants of Compute Module 4
2) Power input/Programming
– 5V/2.5A power supply, or used for eMMC burning
3) DISP
– MIPI DSI display port
4) Fan
– For connecting cooling fan, allows speed adjustment and measurement
5) Camera
– 2x MIPI CSI camera ports
6) HDMI0 connector
– HDMI0 port, supports 4K 30fps output
7) USB 2.0 ports
– 2x USB 2.0 ports, for connecting USB devices
8) Gigabit Ethernet connector
– Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 connector, with 10 / 100 / 1000M network support
9) M.2 indicator
– Indicating the operating status of M.2 interface
10) ACT indicator
– Indicating the operating status of Raspberry Pi
11) PWR indicator
– Indicating the status of Raspberry Pi power supply
12) BOOT selection
– ON: CM4 would be booted from USB-C interface
– OFF: CM4 would be booted from eMMC or Micro SD card
13) 40-pin GPIO header
14) Micro SD card slot
– For connecting a Micro SD card with pre-burnt image (Lite variant ONLY)
15) HDMI1 FFC connector
– HDMI1 port, supports 4K 30fps output
16) USB 2.0 FFC connector
– Can be connected through an adapter
17) FE1.1S
– USB HUB chip, expanding one USB port to 4x ports
18) M.2 slot
– Supports NVME SSD, or communication modules with PCI-E M.2 KEY-M interface

Resources

• Product Wiki

Package Contents

• 1x CM4 Mini Base Board (A)
• 1x SSD Mounting Screw

Compute Module and M.2 SSD not included