Designing embedded hardware around a full-size single-board computer often means wasting space, power headroom, and reliability on ports you'll never use — the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse solves that by packing next-generation Raspberry Pi 5 compute into a compact System-on-Module, priced at Rs 32,911 at Tech Depot India.
What is the Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB?
Demand for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse India-wide has grown alongside interest in Pi 5-class embedded compute. The module brings Raspberry Pi's latest compute generation into a SoM form factor built for embedding into industrial and OEM hardware, exactly as its "Industrial Powerhouse" name suggests. The "Lite" designation points to a version meant to pair with external storage on your carrier board rather than relying on onboard eMMC, while "16GB" reflects the module's memory-and-storage capacity as listed on the product page.
Like earlier Compute Modules, this is not a plug-and-play board — it needs a carrier board to expose the ports (display, USB, networking, storage) that your specific product requires, which is precisely what makes it flexible for custom industrial designs.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse projects — what you can build
When the problem is "I need serious compute inside a rugged, purpose-built enclosure," this module is aimed at solving it for:
- Industrial automation controllers that demand higher processing headroom
- Custom carrier-board products built for 24/7 field or factory deployment
- Edge AI or vision systems that need more compute than earlier Compute Modules offered
- Networking, gateway, or communications appliances built into sealed housings
- Fleet or infrastructure devices where a Lite module pairs with your own choice of external storage
Compute Module 5 options compared
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse | Rs 32,911 | Lite CM5 variant positioned for industrial designs, 16GB capacity |
| Arducam B0279 IMX477 HQ Camera Board | Rs 8,308 | 12.3MP HQ camera board for Compute Module and Jetson Nano/Xavier NX |
| Arducam B0287 IMX219 Fisheye Camera Module | Rs 2,021 | Fisheye lens camera module for Jetson Nano and the Compute Module |
| Arducam IMX219 Wide Angle Camera Module | Rs 3,686 | Wide angle camera for CM3, CM3+, CM4 and Jetson Nano |
How to get started
The practical first step in solving your design problem with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB is lining up a compatible carrier board, since the module alone has no display, USB, or networking connectors of its own. From there, because it's a Lite variant, you'll also need to plan your external storage solution before flashing an operating system image. Cross-check pinouts and power requirements against Raspberry Pi's official CM5 documentation and the specifications on the Tech Depot India product page so your carrier design lines up correctly before you commit to a build.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse specifications
For full and current specifications, please see the product page.
Buy Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse Online in India
If you've decided this is the best Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse fit for your design, Tech Depot India ships it to Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and pan-India from our own Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Hyderabad locations. Delivery takes 8–10 working days, a GST invoice accompanies every order, and the module is backed by a 15-day warranty on manufacturing defects (report within 5 days of receipt). Payment is prepaid only through Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking). For technical or bulk-order questions, message us on WhatsApp or write to techdepotindia@gmail.com, or explore the broader single-board computers collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5) Lite 16GB - The Industrial Powerhouse Price in India?
It is priced at Rs 32,911 at Tech Depot India.
How long will delivery take?
Orders are shipped from Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Hyderabad and typically arrive within 8–10 working days, pan-India.
What warranty applies to this module?
A 15-day warranty against manufacturing defects applies; please report any issue within 5 days of delivery.
How do I pay, and will I get a GST invoice?
All orders are prepaid via Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking), and a GST invoice is issued automatically with every purchase.
Will this module work with my existing carrier board and storage plans?
Since this is a Lite variant that pairs with external storage, please check the product page and your carrier board's documentation to confirm compatibility before ordering.