Raspberry Pi, best known for its port-rich single-board computers, launched its latest model, the Raspberry Pi 5, in September 2023
These compact computers are ideal for the education sector and tech enthusiasts seeking a cost-effective computing device to power an interactive dashboard, construct a vintage game console, and more.
A new product, the Compute Module 5, will be introduced by Raspberry Pi on Wednesday. These system-on-module variants are single-board computers that are more compact and lack traditional interfaces.
This renders them particularly well-suited for embedded applications.
Numerous organizations are employing Raspberry Pi Compute Modules in their commercial products. The “industrial and embedded” segment accounted for 72% of sales, while the “enthusiasts and education” segment represented 28% of the company’s single-board computer and Compute Module sales in 2023.
The new Compute Module 5 is priced at $45 and shares numerous specifications with the Raspberry Pi 5. It includes the quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor, support for two 4K displays with a 60Hz refresh rate, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Similar to the Compute Module 4, there are numerous alternatives. Compute Modules are available with or without wireless technologies, 4GB, 8GB, or 2GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of on-board flash storage.
The most expensive Compute Module is currently priced at $95. Additionally, Raspberry Pi provides an optional passive condenser that encompasses the entire Compute Module for a fee of $5.
And if you are utilizing the Compute Module 5, you can purchase an IO board for $20, enabling you to leverage all of its interfaces and begin developing. The Compute Module 5 can also be converted into a compact desktop computer with a metal enclosure that safeguards the IO board and Module hardware.
Next, we will investigate whether Raspberry Pi intends to upgrade the Raspberry Pi 400. It is essentially a keyboard that includes a Raspberry Pi computer, which is based on the Raspberry Pi 4, and it is incredibly adorable.
