Raspberry Pi CM5 Palm-Size Computer
Raspberry Pi CM5








Product Description
MODEL: EMB-CM5-PICO
Compact. Silent. Versatile. The EMB-CM5-PICO is a palm-size, fanless edge computer powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) series. Designed for 24/7 industrial operation, this ultra-compact 0.27-litre chassis delivers dual 4K display capability, rich I/O connectivity, and exceptional energy efficiency in a rugged, passive-cooled aluminum enclosure.
Ultra-Compact Design: At just 114.8 x 76.0 x 31.3 mm, the EMB-CM5-PICO is one of the smallest fanless industrial PCs available, with all I/O ports positioned on one side for easy cable installation and stacking.
● Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) SoM with Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz
● Broadcom VideoCore VII GPU running at 800 MHz with H.265 HEVC hardware decode
● Dual independent 4K@60Hz HDMI 2.1 display outputs
● Flexible memory options: 2GB / 4GB / 8GB / 16GB LPDDR4x on SoM
● Flexible storage: 0GB (Lite) / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB eMMC on SoM, plus microSD card slot (CM5 Lite)
● High-speed I/O: 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C (firmware update)
● Industrial networking: Gigabit Ethernet with PTP support, optional Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 5.0
● Optional cellular: Quectel EG916Q-GL CAT 1 bis on M.2 3024 Key-B
● Rich expansion: M.2 2280 Key-M Gen2x1 slot, 40-pin GPIO HAT header, fan header
● Internal camera/display interfaces: 2 x DSI/CSI-2 4-lane connectors (22-pin)
● Legacy serial support: Internal RS-232 header (RX, TX, GND)
● All external I/O protected by on-board TVS and ESD diodes for industrial reliability
● Built-in CR2032 coin battery for Real-Time Clock (RTC) backup
● Passive-cooling, rugged aluminum case with no moving parts
● Wide operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C (main unit)
● Flexible DC power input: 5V ~ 20V wide range, bundled DC 12V 2.5A adapter
● Long product supply life-cycle through January 2036
● Factory OS: Open-source Raspberry Pi OS (based on Debian 13)
● Developer friendly — benefit from the vast Raspberry Pi open-source ecosystem
Product Specifications
APPLICATIONS
Industrial Automation & Control
Factory floor HMI, PLC communication, sensor data aggregation, machine monitoring, and process control in space-constrained environments.
Digital Signage & Video Wall
Dual 4K display outputs for retail signage, menu boards, transportation information, and synchronized multi-screen video walls.
Edge Computing & IoT Gateway
Lightweight edge analytics, protocol translation, data pre-processing, and cloud connectivity for IoT sensor networks.
Smart Building & Energy Management
HVAC control, smart metering, lighting automation, environmental monitoring, and access control integration.
Embedded Vision & AI Inference
Camera-based quality inspection, object recognition, and lightweight AI workloads with M.2 Key-M expansion for AI accelerators.
Developer & Maker Projects
Rapid prototyping, custom hardware integration via 40-pin HAT header, educational platforms, and community-driven innovation.
| Processor | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) series Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4 GHz |
| System Memory | 2GB / 4GB / 8GB / 16GB LPDDR4x (on SoM) |
| Graphics Engine | Broadcom VideoCore VII GPU @ 800 MHz H.265 HEVC hardware decode support |
| Storage | On-SoM eMMC: 0GB (CM5 Lite) / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB On-board microSD card slot (for CM5 Lite only) |
| Video Output | 2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz each) |
| Mass Storage | Onboard 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB eMMC 5.1 External microSD card slot M.2 2280 Key-M Gen3 x4-lane socket for NVMe SSD or AI module |
| Video Output | 2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz each) |
| Video Input | 2 x Internal 4-lane DSI/CSI-2 connector (22-pin, 0.5 mm pitch) |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A 1 x USB Type-C (for firmware update) |
| Legacy I/O | Internal RS-232 header (RX, TX, GND) |
| LAN | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port, supporting PTP (Precision Time Protocol) |
| WLAN (Optional) | Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 (Available on select CM5 SoM variants) |
| Internal Expansion | M.2 2280 Key-M Gen2x1 slot (for SSD or AI/NPU module) 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) header Fan header 2 x DSI/CSI-2 internal connectors UART#0 debug header |
| Boot & Overrides | J4: CM5 Boot & EEPROM Overrides header nRPIBOOT button for recovery |
| Watchdog Timer | Built-in Broadcom SoC watchdog |
| RTC Battery | CR2032 coin battery for Real-Time Clock backup |
| Cooling System | Fanless, passive-cooling rugged aluminum chassis, no moving parts |
| Dimensions | 114.8 (L) x 76.0 (W) x 31.3 (H) mm 0.27 Litre |
| Weight | Net weight approx. 250g |
| Operating Temperature | Main unit: -20°C to +55°C AC adapter: 0°C to +40°C |
| Power Input | DC 5V ~ 20V wide range Bundled: DC 12V 2.5A power adapter |
| Environmental Protection | All external I/O ports protected by on-board TVS and ESD diodes |
| Supported OS | Raspberry Pi OS (based on Debian 13) — factory default Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Twister OS Emteria Android LibreELEC Home Assistant OS |
| Supply Longevity | Product supply life-cycle through January 2036 |
ORDERING PART NUMBER (SKU)
CM5 Model Matrix (eMMC Storage)
| Model (No Wireless) | Memory | Storage | Model (Wi-Fi + BT) | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMB-CM5-PICO-002016 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-002016 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-002032 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-002032 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-002064 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-002064 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-004016 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-004016 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-004032 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-004032 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-004064 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-004064 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-008016 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-008016 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-008032 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-008032 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-008064 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-008064 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-016016 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-016016 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 16GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-016032 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-016032 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 32GB eMMC |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-016064 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC | EMB-CM5-PICO-016064 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 64GB eMMC |
CM5 Lite Model Matrix (microSD Storage)
| Model (No Wireless) | Memory | Storage | Model (Wi-Fi + BT) | Memory | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMB-CM5-PICO-002S32 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-102S32 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-004S32 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-004S32 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-008S32 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-008S32 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-016S32 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-016S32 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 32GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-002S64 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-002S64 | 2GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-004S64 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-004S64 | 4GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-008S64 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-008S64 | 8GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD |
| EMB-CM5-PICO-016S64 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD | EMB-CM5-PICO-016S64 | 16GB LPDDR4x | 64GB microSD |
