Banana Pi has shared details of its upcoming BPI-CM6 module, built with the SpacemiT K1 octa-core RISC-V processor. Though not yet launched, it is suggested for AI edge computing, robotics, industrial control, and network storage

The BPI-CM6 adopts a 40x55mm form factor and uses board-to-board connectors consistent with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, enabling compatibility with existing carrier designs according to the Wiki page.

Banana Pi BPI-CM6
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The SpacemiT K1 processor features eight 64-bit RISC-V CPU cores with support for RV64GCVB, RVA22, and RVV 1.0 extensions. It integrates 2.0 TOPS of AI processing capability, targeting machine learning and intelligent automation workloads. The onboard GPU is an IMG BXE-2-32 running at 819 MHz, with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.3, and EGL 1.5.

Memory options include 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR4, and onboard storage ranges from 8 GB to 128 GB of eMMC flash. The standard configuration offers 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. Wireless connectivity is supported via an SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, and wired Ethernet is enabled by the RTL8211F PHY.

BPI-CM6 I/O Board
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The BPI-CM6 offers a wide range of I/O options, including a five-lane PCIe 2.1 interface, HDMI 1.4, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, MIPI DSI and CSI interfaces, RGMII for Ethernet, and up to ten UARTs. The module is rated to operate across a wide temperature range from -40°C to 85°C.

Banana Pi also detailed an I/O board designed for this module. The carrier board includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, HDMI output, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, dual M.2 M-Key slots with PCIe connectivity, and multiple MIPI CSI interfaces. It measures 56x85mm, features a 12V DC input, and includes a 26-pin GPIO header, though detailed pinout information has not yet been shared.

Banana Pi BPI-CM6 Features
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Software support includes Linux-based distributions such as Ubuntu and Debian, with downloadable system images hosted on Google Drive and Baidu Cloud. Developers also have access to U-Boot, OpenSBI, and a Linux 6.1 kernel through Banana Pi’s maintained repositories. Additional support is provided for Bianbu Linux and OpenWrt, and tools are available for both Windows and Linux platforms.

Further Information

The launch date and pricing details for the BPI-CM6 have not been disclosed. However, a dedicated Wiki page is available with documentation, specifications, and additional resources for developers interested in the module.