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Banana Pi CM6 IO Board With Dual Gigabit Ethernet, Dual M.2 M-Key And MIPI Camera-Display Support For BPI-CM6
The Banana Pi CM6 IO Board is a carrier board designed for the BPI-CM6 compute module. It breaks out the module’s interfaces into standard connectors, so you can move from a bare compute module to a working embedded system without designing a custom carrier board. The compact 56x85 mm form factor suits space-constrained prototypes and small-footprint products.
The board offers a well-balanced mix of connectivity, storage and multimedia options. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two M.2 M-Key slots with 2-lane PCIe, and USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB Type-C OTG ports support networking gateways, edge computing nodes, and storage-based builds. Two MIPI CSI 4-lane inputs and one MIPI DSI 4-lane output suit camera and display projects, while the 26-pin GPIO header supports sensors and custom peripherals. Power is supplied through a standard 12V DC barrel jack.
Key Features
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet: 2x RJ45 ports for routing, bridging, or separate network connections
- Dual M.2 M-Key Slots: 2x slots with a 2-lane PCIe interface each, for NVMe storage or compatible PCIe expansion modules
- Multiple USB Ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, and 1x USB Type-C OTG
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI Type-A port for connecting standard monitors and displays
- Camera Inputs: 2x MIPI CSI 4-lane interfaces for camera modules
- Display Interface: 1x MIPI DSI 4-lane interface for compatible displays
- MicroSD Slot: 1x slot for the operating system or additional storage
- 26-Pin GPIO Header: Access to general-purpose I/O for sensors, modules, and custom hardware
- 12V DC Input: 1x 5521 barrel jack for simple power connection
- Compact Size: 56x85 mm footprint
Applications
- Development and evaluation of the BPI-CM6 compute module
- Edge computing and IoT gateways
- Network appliances, routers, and firewalls using dual Ethernet
- NVMe-based storage and network-attached storage builds
- Machine vision and multi-camera projects
- Embedded display and kiosk systems
- Industrial control and automation prototypes
- Education, research, and hobby projects
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