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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

Raspberry Pi Trading has launched the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and Compute Module 4 Lite [raspberrypi.org], which integrate the Broadcom BCM2711 SoC of the Raspberry Pi 4 into a new form factor:

Compute Module 4 introduces a brand new form factor, and a compatibility break with earlier Compute Modules. Where previous modules adopted the JEDEC DDR2 SODIMM mechanical standard, with I/O signals on an edge connector, we now bring I/O signals to two high-density perpendicular connectors (one for power and low-speed interfaces, and one for high-speed interfaces).

This significantly reduces the overall footprint of the module on its carrier board, letting you achieve smaller form factors for your products.

The Compute Module 4 IO Board is $35, and it includes a PCIe 2.0 x1 connector in lieu of the two USB 3.0 ports included on the standard RPi 4B.

Prices for the modules range from $25 to $90 based on the choice of 1/2/4/8 GB of RAM, 8/16/32 GB of on-board eMMC flash storage (or no eMMC in the "CM4Lite" modules), and inclusion of wireless functionality. An external antenna kit is also being sold.

Also at CNX Software [cnx-software.com].

See also: Gumstix Introduces CM4 to CM3 Adapter, Carrier Boards for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 [cnx-software.com]

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