FriendlyElec NanoPi M5 SBC - 6 TOPS NPU, 8K@30fps Video Decoding, MIPI-CSI, Industrial & IoT Ready

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Introduction

NanoPi M5, designed and developed by FriendlyElec, is a high-performance single-board computer based on the Rockchip RK3576 SoC with 64-bit LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 2.0 storage (optional), and it supports booting from a TF card. Its RK3576 processor features 4 ARM Cortex-A72 cores and 4 ARM Cortex-A53 cores, and comes with an ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU and a 6 TOPS INT8 NPU for excellent graphics and AI performance. It supports advanced video decoding and encoding, including 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps decoding (H.265/HEVC, VP9, AVS2, and AV1), and 4K@60fps decoding (H.264/AVC) and encoding (H.265/HEVC and H.264/AVC), making it ideal for high-performance multimedia and AI applications.NanoPi M5 offers rich hardware resources and numerous interfaces in a compact 90 x 62 mm form factor, such as an M.2 NVMe port, USB 3.0 ports, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, an M.2 SDIO socket, and a 30-pin header supporting GPIO, I2C, I2S, PWM, and SPI for secondary development. It also has an HDMI port that can connect to a 4K 60Hz display and optionally supports a MIPI DSI interface. Additionally, it supports USB Type-C power delivery and can connect to a 5V fan. It is equipped with dual GbE ports for high-speed wired connections.NanoPi M5 is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Android 14, Debian, Ubuntu, FriendlyWrt, Buildroot, and OpenMediaVault, and supports Docker applications. It can run large models and supports local AI application deployment. Furthermore, it offers M.2 expansion for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality. NanoPi M5 can operate stably at up to 70℃, making it suitable for harsh working environments. It is an excellent choice for industrial automation, IoT, AI, and other fields.

Features

1. 
   [High-performance Processor and Memory]
   
   
   Powered by the Rockchip RK3576 processor with 4 Cortex-A72 cores (up to 2.2GHz) and 4 Cortex-A53 cores (up to 2.0GHz), plus a 6 TOPS INT8 NPU for robust computing. Available in 4GB/8GB/16GB LPDDR4X memory versions to ensure smooth system operation.
   
   
   
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   [Rich Interfaces and Connection Options]
   
   
   Features dual GbE ports, HDMI 2.0, MIPI-CSI, a 30-pin multi-functional interface (supporting I2C, UART, PWM, etc.), 2 USB 3.0 ports, and an M.2 SDIO socket, enabling easy connections for various peripheral devices.
   
   
   
3. 
   [Strong AI and Multimedia Capabilities]
   
   
   The integrated NPU accelerates AI computing, supporting frameworks like TensorFlow Lite and efficiently running models like YOLOv5s. It supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps video decoding and 4K@60fps encoding for high-quality video applications.
   
   
   
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   [Multi-OS Support and Compatibility]
   
   
   Compatible with Android 14, Debian, Ubuntu, FriendlyWrt, Buildroot, OpenMediaVault, and supports Docker applications, offering flexibility for development and deployment.
   
   
   
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   [Compact Design and Environmental Adaptability]
   
   
   With board dimensions of 90×62×1.6mm and a case size of 94.5×68×30mm, it's compact and easy to integrate. It can operate stably at up to 70℃, making it suitable for harsh environments like industrial sites and outdoor equipment.
   
   
   
   
   

Shipping List

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  NanoPi M5 motherboard ×1
  
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  Basic Kit
  NanoPi M5 motherboard ×1
  32GB MicroSD card x1
  Type-C to USB-A Male 2.0 Cable x1
  Metal Case x1
  
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  Dev Kit
  Basic Kit x1
  USB to TTL adapter x1
  
  
  
  
  

Applications

NanoPi M5 excels in industrial control, robotics, smart security, and edge AI applications due to its robust performance and versatile connectivity.

Specification

• SoC: Rockchip RK3576
  
  CPU: Octa-core ARM processor with 4× Cortex-A72 cores and 4× Cortex-A53 cores
  GPU: ARM Mali-G52 MC3, supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.2, Vulkan 1.2, and OpenCL 2.0
  VPU: 8K@30fps H.265/VP9 video decoder, 4K@60fps video encoder
  NPU: 6 TOPS*@INT8 supports INT4, INT8, INT16, FP16, BF16, TF32 mixed operation
  
  
• RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X / 8GB LPDDR5
• Flash:
  
  UFS2.0 (optional)
  16MB SPI Nor Flash
  
  
• Network:
  
  2x 1Gbps Ethernet
  Optional M.2 SDIO Wi-Fi
  
  
• USB: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
• M.2 Connectors
  
  one M.2 M-Key connector with PCIe 2.1 x1 for SSDs
  one M.2 E-KEY SDIO connector
  
  
• microSD: support UHS-I
• Video input:
  
  2x 4-lane MIPI-CSI V1.2
  
  
• Video output:
  
  1x Standard HDMI output port
  support HDMI1.4 and HDMI2.0 operation
  Support up to 10-bit Deep Color modes
  Support up to 1080p@120Hz and 4096x2304@60Hz
  Support 3-D video formats
  1x 4-lane MIPI-DSI, compatible with MIPI DPHY 2.0 or CPHY 1.1
  
  
• Audio:
  
  1x 3.5mm jack for stereo headphone output
  1x 2.0mm PH-2A connector for analog microphone input
  
  
• GPIO:
  
  30-pin 2.54mm header connector
  up to 2x SPIs, 4x UARTs, 3x I2Cs, 1x SPDIFs, 5x PWMs, 20x GPIOs
  
  
• Debug: one Debug UART, 3 Pin 2.54mm header, 3.3V level, 1500000bps
• LEDs: 3 x GPIO Controlled LED (SYS, LED1, LED2)
• others:
  
  2 Pin 1.27/1.25mm RTC battery input connector for low power RTC IC HYM8563TS
  Buttons: MASK, User, Recovery, Power
  Boot Mode Switch
  Power-On Mode Jumper
  One 5V Fan connector
  
  
• Power supply: USB-C, supports PD and DC, 6V~20V input
• PCB: 8 Layer, 90x62x1.6 mm
• Ambient Operating Temperature: 0℃ to 70℃