SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi 5 Model B 4GB RAM | Quad-Core SBC & High-Performance Workstation

Description

SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi 5 Model B (4GB RAM) is the flagship next-generation computing platform designed to fulfill demanding industrial, commercial, and enthusiast requirements. Built around a powerful Broadcom BCM2712 system-on-chip featuring a 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor, the Raspberry Pi 5 delivers a massive 2× to 3× performance increase over the Raspberry Pi 4.

Engineered with in-house silicon via the custom RP1 southbridge controller, the board yields a dramatic step-change in peripheral functionality, more than doubling aggregate USB bandwidth and introducing a high-speed single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface for NVMe SSD attachments. Combined with an 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU, dual 4K 60Hz display outputs, an integrated hardware Real-Time Clock (RTC), an on-board power button, and a dedicated fan header, the Raspberry Pi 5 4GB redefines the boundaries of compact, energy-efficient computing.

Raspberry Pi 5 Model 4GB


Key Features

  • Broadcom BCM2712 SoC: Quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz with cryptography extensions and 2MB shared L3 cache.
  • 4GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM: High-density system memory configured for smooth multitasking and rapid data handling.
  • RP1 Southbridge Chip: Custom in-house I/O controller delivering drastically boosted peripheral speeds and doubled USB bandwidth.
  • VideoCore VII GPU: Advanced graphics engine supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2, and 4Kp60 HEVC hardware decoding.
  • Dual 4K HDMI Outputs: Two micro-HDMI ports supporting dual independent displays up to 4K resolution at 60Hz with HDR support.
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 Interface: High-bandwidth expansion port allowing direct connection of high-speed peripherals like M.2 NVMe SSDs (requires adapter).
  • Real-Time Clock (RTC): Onboard battery-backed clock circuit to track accurate time and date during power-down states.
  • Convenient Power Control: Integrated physical on-board power button for safe system startup and shutdown procedures.
  • Dedicated Fan & UART Headers: Dedicated JST connector for active cooling fans and a separate UART debugging header.
  • Standard 40-Pin GPIO Header: Backwards-compatible low-level header retaining full support for traditional HATs and automation modules.

Benefits

  • Blazing-Fast Desktop Performance: Delivers snappy, responsive web browsing, document execution, and media streaming comparable to entry-level desktop PCs.
  • Accelerated Peripheral Data Rates: USB 3.0 ports support simultaneous 5Gbps transfers, while PCIe compatibility eliminates storage bottlenecks.
  • Enhanced Computer Vision & Camera Handling: Re-architected Image Signal Processor (ISP) and dual 4-lane MIPI transceivers triple total camera bandwidth.
  • Robust Thermal & Power Management: Supports 5V/5A USB-C Power Delivery (PD) to drive high-draw accessories and power-hungry external drives reliably.
  • Industrial Ready: Extended operating temperature thresholds, built-in RTC, and rugged processing capability fit seamlessly into commercial automation setups.

Applications

  • Industrial IoT & Automation Gateways: Managing advanced data loggers, telemetry units, and real-time machine controllers.
  • Edge AI & Machine Vision: Processing high-resolution video streams from multiple cameras for object detection and neural network models.
  • High-Performance NAS & Media Servers: Operating fast local file servers utilizing high-speed USB 3.0 and PCIe storage configurations.
  • Embedded Prototyping & Robotics: Interfacing complex sensors, motor drivers, and expansion modules via the 40-pin GPIO pinout.
  • Advanced Software Development: Compiling native code, running containerized microservices, and testing multi-screen workstation layouts.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Raspberry Pi 5 Model B (4GB RAM) Single Board Computer

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Brand / Series SPIDER Automation / Raspberry Pi 5 Range
Item Type Single Board Computer (SBC)
Model Order Code / SKU Raspberry Pi 5 Model B (4GB) / SKU-SPIDER-RPI-5-4GB
Processor (SoC) Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
System RAM Memory 4 GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
Graphics Processing Unit VideoCore VII GPU (Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2)
Wireless Networking Dual-Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
Wired Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet (Supports PoE+ via optional PoE+ HAT)
General-Purpose I/O Standard 40-Pin GPIO Header (HAT Compatible)
Video & Display Outputs 2 × Micro-HDMI Ports (Supports dual 4Kp60 with HDR)
Camera & Display Interfaces 2 × 4-Lane MIPI Camera/Display Transceivers
Expansion Interface PCIe 2.0 x1 Interface for Fast Peripherals (M.2 / NVMe support)
USB & Storage Interfaces 2 × USB 3.0 Ports (5Gbps), 2 × USB 2.0 Ports, MicroSD Slot (SDR104)
Special Features On-board Power Button, Real-Time Clock (RTC) Header, Dedicated Fan Header
Power Requirements 5V / 5A DC Power via USB Type-C (Supports USB Power Delivery)
Board Physical Dimensions 85 mm × 56 mm
Package Shipping Weight 0.08 kg (80 g)
Package Shipping Dimensions 12 cm × 8 cm × 3 cm

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