Banana Pi BPI-CM6 RISC-V AI Compute Module 4GB 16GB eMMC

Banana Pi BPI-CM6 — SpacemiT K1 Octa-Core 64-bit RISC-V AI Compute Module

Unlock the power of next-generation edge computing with the Banana Pi BPI-CM6, a compact yet incredibly capable compute module built around the SpacemiT K1 Octa-Core 64-bit RISC-V processor. Delivering 2.0 TOPs of integrated AI computing, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, and 16GB eMMC flash storage in a tiny 40×55mm form factor, this module is engineered for demanding applications in industrial automation, intelligent robotics, AI edge computing, and embedded systems development.

Whether you're building a NAS solution, a custom laptop, an intelligent robotic platform, or deploying AI inference at the edge, the BPI-CM6 provides the performance, connectivity, and extended operating temperature range to get the job done reliably. Made in Mainland China.

Key Features

• CPU: SpacemiT K1 Octa-Core X60 (RV64GCVB), RVA22, RVV1.0 — 64-bit RISC-V architecture
• AI Performance: 2.0 TOPs integrated AI computing power directly from the RISC-V core
• GPU: IMG BXE-2-32 @ 819MHz with 32KB SLC — supports OpenGL ES 1.1/3.2, EGL 1.5, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.3
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 (SoC supports up to 16GB)
• Storage: 16GB eMMC flash (options: 8/16/32/128GB)
• Wireless: 1× SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module onboard
• Ethernet PHY: Integrated RTL8211F PHY + 1× RGMII interface
• PCIe: 5-lane PCIe 2.1 expansion capability
• USB: 1× USB 3.0 + 2× USB 2.0
• Display: 1× HDMI 1.4 + 1× MIPI DSI
• Camera: 3× MIPI CSI interfaces
• Serial: 10× UART serial interfaces
• Dimensions: 40 × 55 mm
• Operating Temperature: −40°C to +85°C (industrial-grade)

IO Board Hardware Specifications

The BPI-CM6 IO board expands the module's connectivity to a full development and deployment platform:

• 1× HDMI Type-A port
• 1× USB 3.0 Type-A + 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1× USB Type-C OTG
• 2× Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
• 1× MicroSD card slot
• 2× M.2 M-Key slots with 2-lane PCIe interface
• 2× MIPI CSI 4-lane camera interfaces
• 1× MIPI DSI 4-lane display interface
• 26-pin GPIO header
• 1× 12V DC-IN (5521 barrel connector)
• Dimensions: 56 × 85 mm

Typical Application Fields

• 🖥️ NAS (Network Attached Storage) — high-throughput local storage servers
• 💻 Embedded Laptops & Mini PCs — compact personal computing projects
• 🤖 Intelligent Robotics — real-time AI inference on robotic platforms
• 🏭 Industrial Control — rugged embedded control in harsh environments
• ⚡ AI Edge Computing — on-device machine learning inference
• 🔄 Automation — smart factory and IoT gateway applications

Hardware Specification Table

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What processor does the Banana Pi BPI-CM6 use?

A: The BPI-CM6 is powered by the SpacemiT K1 Octa-Core 64-bit RISC-V processor (X60 cores), supporting the RVA22 profile and RISC-V Vector 1.0 (RVV1.0) extensions. It integrates 2.0 TOPs of AI computing power directly within the RISC-V core, making it ideal for edge AI inference and intelligent automation workloads.

Q: How much memory and storage does the BPI-CM6 come with by default?

A: The default configuration ships with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB eMMC flash storage. The SoC supports up to 16GB of LPDDR4, and eMMC storage options range from 8GB up to 128GB depending on your project requirements.

Q: Is the BPI-CM6 suitable for industrial environments?

A: Yes. The BPI-CM6 features an industrial-grade operating temperature range of −40°C to +85°C, making it well-suited for deployment in factory automation, robotics, outdoor edge nodes, and other demanding embedded control applications where standard consumer electronics would not be reliable.

Q: What connectivity interfaces does the BPI-CM6 support?

A: The module exposes a comprehensive set of interfaces including 5-lane PCIe 2.1, 1× HDMI 1.4, 1× MIPI DSI, 3× MIPI CSI, 1× USB 3.0 + 2× USB 2.0, 10× UART serial ports, 1× RGMII Ethernet (with integrated RTL8211F PHY), and SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth support. The companion IO board further adds dual Gigabit Ethernet RJ45, M.2 M-Key PCIe slots, GPIO headers, and more.

Q: Where is the Banana Pi BPI-CM6 made?

A: The Banana Pi BPI-CM6 is made in Mainland China.

Production & Packaging Notice

To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.