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Banana Pi BPI-CM4 Compute Module with Amlogic A311D, 5 TOPS NPU, 4 GB LPDDR4 and 16 GB eMMC
The Banana Pi BPI-CM4 is a compact compute module powered by the Amlogic A311D processor, combining 4 x Arm Cortex-A73 cores with 2 x Arm Cortex-A53 cores for embedded computing, multimedia and AI applications. It integrates an Arm Mali-G52 MP4 GPU and a dedicated NPU that delivers up to 5.0 TOPS of AI performance for compatible deep neural network workloads. This configuration includes 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16 GB eMMC flash, providing onboard memory and storage for Android, Linux, and embedded software applications.
The module follows a 55 x 40 mm compute-module form factor with 2 x 100-pin board-to-board connectors and is designed for use with compatible carrier boards, including Raspberry Pi CM4 baseboards with interface limitations. Due to A311D pin constraints, the BPI-CM4 supports 1 x HDMI, 1 x MIPI CSI, and 1 x MIPI DSI interface, whereas Raspberry Pi CM4 platforms may expose additional display and camera interfaces. Other supported connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet and Mini PCIe expansion, making the module suitable for AI edge devices, industrial controllers, embedded vision systems, and custom carrier-board designs.
Key Features
- Amlogic A311D SoC: High-performance embedded processor for multimedia, AI, and general-purpose computing applications.
- Hexa-Core Arm CPU: Combines 4 x Cortex-A73 cores with 2 x Cortex-A53 cores for balanced performance and efficiency.
- 5.0 TOPS NPU: Integrated neural-processing unit accelerates compatible deep-learning and AI inference workloads.
- Arm Mali-G52 MP4 GPU: Provides graphics and multimedia acceleration for compatible embedded applications.
- 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM: Provides system memory for operating systems, applications, and AI workloads.
- 16 GB eMMC Storage: Integrated flash supports operating-system installation, software, and local data.
- Expandable eMMC Options: Platform supports eMMC capacities up to 128 GB depending on configuration.
- MIPI DSI Interface: Supports connection to compatible embedded display panels.
- MIPI CSI Interface: Enables integration with compatible camera modules and machine-vision systems.
- HDMI Output: Provides digital video output for compatible monitors and displays.
- Gigabit Ethernet: Supports high-speed wired networking through a compatible carrier-board implementation.
- Mini PCIe Expansion: Enables compatible wireless, communication, and peripheral expansion.
- 2 x 100-Pin Connectors: High-density board-to-board connectors support compact carrier-board integration.
- CM4-Style Form Factor: Designed for compatibility with suitable Raspberry Pi CM4 carrier boards, subject to interface differences.
- Android and Linux Support: Suitable for embedded systems based on supported Android and Linux distributions.
Applications
- AI edge computing
- Embedded vision systems
- Machine-learning inference
- Industrial automation
- Robotics
- Smart cameras
- Digital signage
- Multimedia systems
- IoT gateways
- Industrial controllers
- Embedded Linux systems
- Android devices
- Networked embedded systems
- Custom carrier-board designs
- Human-machine interfaces
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