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The world's most advanced CM5 baseboard.

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Supercharged for industry.

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A Powerful Fusion

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Experience the perfect synergy between the raspberry Pi compute module and STM32H7 microprocessor, delivering unprecedented performance and reliability.

Performance of the BCM IO CM5 vs. CMX on an encoder read test
Minimum speed for no missed pulses
1kHz
16MHz
Worst case latency
1000000ns
62.5ns

Unparalleled flexibility

A next generation of compute modules brings a next generation of data speed.

CMX is the only on the market to offer the choice between two interfaces at Gen3 speeds, or even use two cards at the same time through one PCIe and one USB3/2 interface.

M-key Interface
Mass storage interface expansion
B-key Interface
Cellular, GSM, IoT devices
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Not just for keyboard and mouse

The industrial products of today are increasingly integrating USB and Serial-Over-USB for smart and compatible control. A networked microprocessor allows even higher levels of control.

CMX-lite

USB Connectivity
4 × 480M USB
Compute Networking
1G + 100M
Microprocessor Networking
N/A

CMX

USB Connectivity
3 × 5Gbps USB
Compute Networking
2 × 1G
Microprocessor Networking
100M

USB Programming

USB-Serial bridge included for simple microprocessor programming

Configuration

Quick SPI/I2C routing and power/USB mode settings in seconds

Full MIPI and HDMI support

We give you all the interfaces you could possibly need

Power Delivery

Industry-leading power with comprehensive protection

CMX200+ W
CMX-lite80W
Most USB-C powered CM5 Boards10W
Power available for peripherals after accounting for Processors Power Budget
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7-60V

Wide Input Range

Industry-leading input range for each converter capable of a 5A load.

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0ms

Power Dropout

Instant short circuit protection with diagnostic indicators.

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2

Instance redundancy

Supply power through both wire and USB-C for uninterrupted changeover.

Protected by Design

Every single pin is IEC class-4 ESD and transient protected.

The time and money spent on replacing your compute modules adds up. Don't let it happen ever again.

IO-Link for Industry 4.0

Connect directly to industrial devices using the IO-Link standard, unlocking unprecedented control and monitoring capabilities.

Front view of IO-Link enabled board

Industrial Connectivity

Native integration with over 15 million industrial devices available on the market.

Smart Diagnostics

Real-time monitoring of device health, status, and predictive maintenance.

Simplified Setup

Standardized M12 connector with plug-and-play configuration for rapid deployment.

Industrial Communications Simplified

The open architecture of IO-Link makes it as easy to integrate sensors and actuators as plugging in a USB device.

Tilted back view of IO-Link enabled board

Key Benefits

Universal device replacement without reconfiguration

Simple wiring with standard M12 connectors

Enhanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance

Reduced downtime with automatic parameter transfer

Futureproof your hardware investment

IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication with sensors and actuators — an essential foundation for Industry 4.0.

Back view of IO-Link enabled board

One standard, endless possibilities.

Which CMX is right for you?

FeatureCMX-liteCMX
Compatible SoMsCM4/CM5/Pi.MX8CM4/CM5/Pi.MX8
USB Input20V 5A48V 5A
Power Passthrough60V 10A60V 10A
M.2 SlotsM-Key (2280), B-Key (3048)M-Key (2280), B-Key (3048)
USB Ports4× USB 2.03× USB 3.0
RJ45 Ports2x 1GBase-T1× 1GBase-T + 1x 100Base-T
Compute Networking1× GbE + 1× 100M2× GbE
Microprocessor NetworkingNone100M Ethernet
Ethernet SwitchN/A3-way Gigabit
MicroprocessorSTM32F410 (100MHz)STM32H723 (480MHz)

Both models include: 40-pin GPIO, RTC battery, USB-PD, nanoSIM slot, microSD, USB-C device mode, and programming interface. See datasheet for full specifications.

Ready for the future

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