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The BPI-M4 Berry development board stands as a powerful Single Board Computer (SBC), harnessing the capabilities of the Allwinner H618 System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide developers with impressive performance and a wealth of features. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 4b, the BPI-M4 Berry boasts comparable CPU prowess, LPDDR4 memory support, integrated WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities, and a familiar 40-pin header layout, alongside 4 USB interfaces and a GbE RJ45 port.  
 
The BPI-M4 Berry development board stands as a powerful Single Board Computer (SBC), harnessing the capabilities of the Allwinner H618 System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide developers with impressive performance and a wealth of features. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 4b, the BPI-M4 Berry boasts comparable CPU prowess, LPDDR4 memory support, integrated WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities, and a familiar 40-pin header layout, alongside 4 USB interfaces and a GbE RJ45 port.  
  
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It not only features a standard SD card slot for operating systems but also integrates a high-performance 8GB eMMC flash memory. This enhancement brings forth significantly accelerated system read and write speeds, expediting development and debugging processes, thereby furnishing a more stable and efficient foundation for project endeavors.
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Characterized by its robust performance, versatile features, and remarkable image processing capabilities, stands as an exemplary SBC development platform for professionals within the embedded and computing industries. Equipped with 8GB eMMC flash storage, high-performance decoding and encoding capabilities, and an array of interface options, it caters to a wide spectrum of application domains, including media processing, IoT, and entertainment. Whether catering to novices or seasoned developers, the BPI-M4 Berry development board offers an ideal toolset for realizing creative visions and project objectives.
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One of the flagship traits of the BPI-M4 Berry development board is its exceptional imaging and decoding capabilities. Equipped with a full-size HDMI 2.0a interface, it supports 4K resolution output at refresh rates of up to 60Hz. This empowers users with remarkable decoding capabilities, accommodating various video formats, including but not limited to, H.265 4K@60fps, 6K@30fps, VP9 4K@30fps, AVS2 4K@60fps, and H.264 4K@30fps. Furthermore, the BPI-M4 Berry also boasts H.264 4K@25fps encoding performance, rendering it an ideal choice for applications encompassing streaming, entertainment, and visual processing.
 
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The BPI-M4 Berry's design flexibility makes it well-suited for diverse application scenarios within the hardware realm. Its Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pin header facilitates seamless interfacing with a variety of sensors, expansion boards, and devices. Moreover, the availability of 4 USB interfaces facilitates connection to external peripherals, further extending its utility. The GbE RJ45 interface offers expedient high-speed network connectivity, 2.4G/5G WiFi and Bluetooth meet the communication needs of most mainstream wireless devices, positioning the BPI-M4 Berry as an optimal selection for networking applications and Internet of Things (IoT) projects.
 
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The BPI-M4 Berry development board, characterized by its robust performance, versatile features, and remarkable image processing capabilities, stands as an exemplary SBC development platform for professionals within the embedded and computing industries. Equipped with 8GB eMMC flash storage, high-performance decoding and encoding capabilities, and an array of interface options, it caters to a wide spectrum of application domains, including media processing, IoT, and entertainment. Whether catering to novices or seasoned developers, the BPI-M4 Berry development board offers an ideal toolset for realizing creative visions and project objectives.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:19, 21 August 2023

BPI-M5 Introduction

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Introduction

The BPI-M4 Berry development board stands as a powerful Single Board Computer (SBC), harnessing the capabilities of the Allwinner H618 System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide developers with impressive performance and a wealth of features. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 4b, the BPI-M4 Berry boasts comparable CPU prowess, LPDDR4 memory support, integrated WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities, and a familiar 40-pin header layout, alongside 4 USB interfaces and a GbE RJ45 port.

Characterized by its robust performance, versatile features, and remarkable image processing capabilities, stands as an exemplary SBC development platform for professionals within the embedded and computing industries. Equipped with 8GB eMMC flash storage, high-performance decoding and encoding capabilities, and an array of interface options, it caters to a wide spectrum of application domains, including media processing, IoT, and entertainment. Whether catering to novices or seasoned developers, the BPI-M4 Berry development board offers an ideal toolset for realizing creative visions and project objectives.

Banana Pi BPI-M5.jpg

Key Features

  • Allwinner H618, Quad-core ARM Cortex™-A53 processor
  • ARM Mali G31 GPU
  • WIFI & Bluetooth
  • 2G LPDDR4 RAM
  • 8G eMMC flash memory
  • 1x USB2.0 Type-C OTG, 5V power supply
  • 4x USB2.0 Type-A
  • 1x HDMI 2.0a
  • 1x 3.5mm Audio & TVE jack socket
  • 1x GbE Ethernet port


Getting Start

Hardware

Hardware interface

Banana Pi BPI-M5 interface1.jpg

Hardware spec

HardWare Specification of Banana pi BPI-M5
CPU Amlogic S905X3 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex-A55 (2.0xxGHz)
GPU Mali-G31 MP2 GPU with 4 x Execution Engines (650Mhz)
Memory 4 GB LPDDR4
Storage MicroSD slot with support for up to 256GB expansion and 16G eMMC flash with support for up to 64GB
Network 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet ,Optional WiFi USB dongle
Video Output(s) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz with HDR, CEC, EDID)
Audio Output(s) 3.5mm jack and 1 x HDMI digital output
USB ports USB 3.0 PORT (x4)
GPIO 40 Pin Header : GPIO (x28) and Power (+5V, +3.3V and GND). GPIO pins can be used for UART, I2C, SPI or PWM
Switches Reset, Power and U-boot
LED Power Status and Activity status
Power Source 5 volt @3A via Micro USB (TYPE C)
Size & Weight 85x56 mm, 48g
OS Android and Linux

BPI-M2 Pro VS BPI-M5 VS Odroid C4 VS RPI 4

BPI-M2 Pro VS BPI-M5 VS Odroid C4 VS RPI 4
Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro Banana Pi BPI-M5 Odroid C4 Raspberry Pi 4
Processor Amlogic S905X3 Quad-Core Cortex-A55 ARMv8.2-A 64-bit 1.5GHz Amlogic S905X3 Quad-Core Cortex-A55 ARMv8.2-A 64-bit 1.5GHz Amlogic S905X3 Quad-Core Cortex-A55 ARMv8.2-A 64-bit 1.5GHz Broadcom BCM2711, Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
GPU Mali-G31 MP2 GPU Mali-G31 MP2 GPU Mali-G31 MP2 GPU Broadcom VideoCore VI
RAM 2GB LPDDR4 4GB LPDDR4 DDR4 4GiB with 32-bit bus width 2GB, 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM
Storage micro SD card slot & 16GB eMMC flash on board micro SD card slot & 16GB eMMC flash on board micro SD card slot , eMMC connector for option micro SD card slot, non EMMC
Network 1 GbE ,WiFi&BT5.0 onbard GbE ,Optional WiFi USB dongle GbE GbE, 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
Video Output 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz with HDR, CEC, EDID) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz with HDR, CEC, EDID) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz with HDR, CEC, EDID) 2 × micro-HDMI 2.0
Audio Output 1 x HDMI digital output 3.5mm jack and 1 x HDMI digital output Optional SPDIF optical output 3.5 mm analogue audio-video jack
DSI N/A N/A N/A 2-lane MIPI DSI display port
CSI N/A N/A N/A 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port
USB USB 3.0 x 2 1 Micro USB 2.0 USB 3.0 x 4 TYPE C USB 3.0 x 4, 1 x Micro USB 2.0 port (OTG) 2 USB 3.0 ports; 2 USB 2.0 ports;
Power 5 volt @3A via DC power 5 volt @3A via Micro USB (TYPE C) 1 x DC power jack (Outer diameter : 5.5mm, inner diameter : 2.1mm) 5V DC via USB-C connector (minimum 3A*)
IR Yes Yes Yes N/A
GPIO 40 Pin Header : GPIO (x28) and Power (+5V, +3.3V and GND). 40 Pin Header : GPIO (x28) and Power (+5V, +3.3V and GND). 40 x GPIO pins 40-pin GPIO header, populated
Button Reset, user and U-boot Reset, user and U-boot N/A N/A
LED Power Status and Activity status Power Status and Activity status Power Status and Activity status Power Status and Activity status
Dimensions & weight 65mm x 65mm,58g 85mm x 56mm, 48g 85mm x 56mm 59g 88 mm × 58 mm, 46 g
System Support Linux & Android Linux & Android Linux & Android Linux & Android

GPIO PIN define

BPI-M5 40PIN GPIO (CON2)

GPIO Pin Name Default Function Function2 Function3
CON1-P01 VCC-3V3
CON1-P02 VCC5V
CON1-P03 GPIOX_17 I2C_M2_SDA
CON1-P04 VCC5V
CON1-P05 GPIOX_18 I2C_M2_SCL
CON1-P06 GND
CON1-P07 GPIOX_5 SDIO_CMD
CON1-P08 GPIOX_12 UART_A_TX
CON1-P09 GND
CON1-P10 GPIOX_13 UART_A_RX
CON1-P11 GPIOX_3 SDIO_D3
CON1-P12 GPIOAO_8 TDMB_SCLK
CON1-P13 GPIOX_4 SDIO_CLK
CON1-P14 GND
CON1-P15 GPIOX_7 PWM_F
CON1-P16 GPIOX_0 SDIO_D0
CON1-P17 VCC-3V3
CON1-P18 GPIOX_1 SDIO_D1
CON1-P19 GPIOX_8 PCM_DIN
CON1-P20 GND
CON1-P21 GPIOX_9 PCM_DOUT
CON1-P22 GPIOX_2 SDIO_D2
CON1-P23 GPIOX_11 PCM_CLK
CON1-P24 GPIOX_10 PCM_SYNC
CON1-P25 GND
CON1-P26 GPIOX_16 PWM_E
CON1-P27 GPIOA_14 I2C_M3_SDA
CON1-P28 GPIOA_15 I2C_M3_SCL
CON1-P29 GPIOX_14 UART_A_CTS
CON1-P30 GND
CON1-P31 GPIOX_15 UART_A_RTS
CON1-P32 GPIOX_19 PWM_B
CON1-P33 GPIOX_6 PWM_A
CON1-P34 GND
CON1-P35 GPIOAO_7 TDMB_FS
CON1-P36 GPIOH_5 SPDIF_IN
CON1-P37 GPIOAO_9 I2S_MCLK
CON1-P38 GPIOAO_10 TDMB_DIN SPDIF_OUT
CON1-P39 GND
CON1-P40 GPIOAO_4 TDMB_DOUT

BPI-M5 Debug UART(CON1)

CON2-P1 GND
CON2-P2 UART0-RX
CON2-P3 UART0-TX

Development

Source code

Resources

System image

Easy to buy

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