⚡ The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) 🤖 brings the powerful performance of the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 💻 into an industrial‑ready form factor 🏭. Compared to the previous generation, it delivers ⚡ faster CPU cores, 🎬 stronger multimedia, and 🔌 more interface options. For the first time, CM4 offers multiple RAM configurations 🧠 and optional wireless connectivity 📡.
📏 Compact New Form Factor: This generation adopts a brand‑new mechanical standard. The module’s footprint on carrier boards is significantly reduced, making it smaller, cleaner, and easier to integrate 🔧 into embedded products.
💾 Flexible Storage Options: CM4 provides onboard eMMC choices of 8GB / 16GB / 32GB 💽, replacing the traditional microSD card slot found on the Raspberry Pi 4. This gives you faster, more reliable storage 🚀 for industrial applications.
🧠 High‑Performance Hardware: This version of the CM4 includes:
- 🖥️ 64‑bit quad‑core processor
- 🧩 2GB‑8GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 🖥️🖥️ Dual‑display output up to 4K
- 🎥 Hardware video decode up to 4Kp60
- 🌐 Gigabit Ethernet
- 🔌 USB 2.0
- 📸📸 Dual camera interfaces
- ⚙️ PCIe Gen 2 x1
- 📡 Dual‑band 2.4/5GHz Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth 5.0
📡 Certified Wireless Connectivity: The dual‑band Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 come with modular compliance certification ✅, allowing manufacturers to integrate CM4 into end products with reduced testing cost 💰 and faster time‑to‑market ⏱️. You can choose between the onboard antenna 📶 or an external antenna kit 📡 depending on your design needs.
🔑 Features
⚡ High‑performance 64‑bit Quad‑core Cortex‑A72 Processor
Delivers powerful computing performance for demanding embedded applications.
🧠 Multiple Memory Options (1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB)
Ideal for large‑scale data processing, compilation, and multitasking workloads.
🖥️🖥️ Dual HDMI Display Output up to 4K
Supports dual‑display setups with crisp 4K resolution for advanced visualization needs.
💾 High‑speed eMMC Storage (up to 100 MB/s)
Up to 4× faster than the CM3+ generation, enabling quicker boot times and faster data access.
📡 Optional Wireless Module
Includes dual‑band Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth options with:
- On‑board PCB antenna
- External antenna support for industrial environments
🔌 Robust B‑to‑B Connectors
Designed for improved mechanical stability and reliable long‑term operation.
🌐 On‑board Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588 Support
Perfect for network‑synchronized applications, industrial automation, and real‑time systems.
🧩 PCIe Interface Expansion
Allows flexible addition of high‑speed peripherals and custom modules.
📊 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Broadcom BCM2711 quad‑core Cortex‑A72 (ARM v8) 64‑bit SoC @ 1.5GHz |
| Memory | 2GB‑8GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 8GB‑32GB eMMC |
| Connectivity | Optional dual‑band Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCIe Gen 2 x1, 28 GPIO |
| Video | Dual HDMI up to 4Kp60, MIPI DSI/CSI interfaces |
| Multimedia | H.265 (4Kp60 decode), H.264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode), OpenGL ES 3.0 |
| Power | 5V DC |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +80°C |
| Dimensions | 55mm × 40mm |
| Production Lifetime | Guaranteed until at least January 2034 |
🖥️ Hardware Overview
📋 Model Selection Reference
| Model | Wireless | RAM | eMMC Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CM4 | 1 = Yes / 0 = No | 01 = 1GB / 02 = 2GB / 04 = 4GB / 08 = 8GB | 000 = None (Lite) / 008 = 8GB / 016 = 16GB / 032 = 32GB |
📦 Pack List
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 × 1