Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ (CM3+) BCM2837 Processor 1GB RAM 8GB Flash

The Compute Module 3+ (CM3+) is a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ in a flexible form factor, intended for industrial applications. The Compute Module 3+ is a powerful system-on-module (SoM) that can plug into a wide range of industrial designs. It contains the guts of a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, with dedicated low-level interfaces to help integration, and it can be used as the basis for products ranging from simple embedded systems to high performance computing clusters.

The CM3+ is currently available in 4 variants, CM3+/8GB, CM3+/16GB, CM3+/32GB and CM3+ Lite, which have 8, 16 and 32 Gigabytes of eMMC Flash, or no eMMC Flash, respectively. This is 8gb variant.

• Broadcom BCM2837B0 Processor Cortex-A53 64-bit
• 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM Memory
• 8GB eMMC flash memory storage on-board
• Production life guaranteed until January 2025

• 48x GPIO
• 2x I2C
• 2x SPI
• 2x UART
• 2x SD/SDIO
• 1x HDMI 1.3a
• 1x USB2 HOST/OTG
• 1x DPI (Parallel RGB Display)
• 1x NAND interface (SMI)
• 1x 4-lane CSI Camera Interface (up to 1Gbps per lane)
• 1x 2-lane CSI Camera Interface (up to 1Gbps per lane)
• 1x 4-lane DSI Display Interface (up to 1Gbps per lane)
• 1x 2-lane DSI Display Interface (up to 1Gbps per lane)

• Compute Module 3+ datasheet
• Compute Module 3+ hardware specifications

FAQs:

Q: What is the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+ (CM3+)?

A: The Raspberry Pi CM3+ is essentially a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ condensed into a smaller SODIMM form factor, designed for embedded applications and custom designs.

Q: What are the key differences between the CM3+ and the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+?

A: While they share the same processor and most features, the CM3+ lacks onboard ports and connectors. It requires a custom carrier board to interface with peripherals. Additionally, the CM3+ comes with 8GB of eMMC flash storage instead of the microSD card slot found on the Pi 3 Model B+.

Q: What are the main advantages of using a Compute Module?

A: Compute Modules offer flexibility in designing custom hardware solutions. They are smaller and more adaptable to various form factors compared to standard Raspberry Pi boards.

Q: Do I need any special equipment to use the CM3+?

A: Yes, you'll need a compatible carrier board to use the CM3+. The official Raspberry Pi Compute Module IO Board V3 is a good option, or you can design your own custom carrier board.

Q: What kind of projects is the CM3+ suitable for?

A: The CM3+ is ideal for embedded systems, industrial applications, IoT devices, and any project where a compact form factor and customizable hardware design are required.