Waveshare Industrial IoT Wireless Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi CM5 is a powerful connectivity solution designed for advanced IoT applications. It supports 4G, 5G, and LoRa communication modules via M.2 interface, making it ideal for IoT gateways, routers, and industrial data acquisition systems. Equipped with Gigabit Ethernet, dual MIPI interfaces, HDMI with 4K output, and multiple USB ports, it ensures high-speed connectivity and flexibility. The board also features RS485, CAN communication, and wide voltage input support (7V–36V), making it suitable for industrial environments. With support for NVMe storage and GPIO expansion, this board enhances the capabilities of Raspberry Pi CM5 in demanding IoT deployments. Features: Supports Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (all variants) 4G / 5G / LoRa module support via M.2 B KEY Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 for high-speed networking Dual MIPI CSI/DSI interfaces for camera/display HDMI output with 4K support Multiple USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen1 Industrial interfaces: RS485 ×2 and CAN ×1 Wide input voltage range 7V–36V for industrial use Useful Links: https://docs.waveshare.com/CM5-IO-WIRELESS-BASE Specifications: Item type: IoT Wireless Expansion Board Compatibility: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (All variants) Networking: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port Wireless Support: 4G / 5G / LoRa via M.2 B KEY (adapter required) USB Ports: 1 × USB Type-C (2.0), 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Video Output: 1 × HDMI (supports 4K output) MIPI Interfaces: 2 × MIPI (CSI / DSI) M.2 Slot: M KEY (PCIe Gen2/3 ×1, supports 2230/2242 NVMe or AI module) Expansion Slot: M.2 B KEY / Mini-PCIe (via adapter board) Storage: TF card slot (for CM5 Lite without eMMC) Serial Interfaces: 2 × RS485, 1 × CAN (up to 1Mbps) GPIO: 6 × GPIO pins (connected to CM5 core) Fan Header: 5V 4-PIN JST-SH PWM fan connector Power Input: 7V–36V (terminal & DC jack), 5V 5A (Type-C) Dimensions: 145 × 90 × 40 mm Weight: 196 g Package Includes: 1 x Waveshare Industrial IoT Wireless Expansion Board For Raspberry Pi CM5, 4G / 5G / LoRa Expansion Board, Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Port, Dual MIPI Interfaces, Supports 4K Output 1 x PCIe to 4G/LoRa adapter 1 x Screws pack 1 x Screwdriver
Specifications
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
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| Video Output | HDMI supports 4K |
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| MIPI Interfaces | 2 × CSI/DSI |
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| Power Input | 7V–36V (DC jack & terminal), 5V 5A Type-C |
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| Storage | TF card slot (for CM5 Lite variants) |
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| Shipping Weight | 0.266 kg |
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| Shipping Dimensions | 18 × 13 × 5 cm |
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