Hardware Introduction
Raspberry Pi Solution (Recommended)
This solution is based on the CEK2601-Pi5A8625MY1 adapter board developed by Firefly Workshop, enabling seamless integration between Raspberry Pi 5 and the A8625MY1 compute card. It is the preferred approach for entry-level developers to quickly validate AI applications.
Introduction to Raspberry Pi 5 and Firefly Workshop Adapter Board (CEK2601-Pi5A8625MY1)
Hardware Introduction
Solution Components
- Host Board: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB version recommended), with a standard PCIe 16PIN physical interface
- Adapter Board: CEK2601-Pi5A8625MY1 (by Firefly Workshop)
- Core Compute Unit: A8625MY1 AI compute card (based on Qualcomm QCS8625 4nm chip, 60 TOPS INT8 NPU)
- Required Accessories: 12V/3A DC power supply or 65W Type-C PD adapter, PWM cooling fan, USB-A to USB-C debug cable, PCIe 2.5G FPC cable (recommended, replaces Ethernet cable and improves communication stability), Gigabit Ethernet cable (optional)
- Adapter Board Model: CEK2601-Pi5A8625MY1
Core Adapter Board Specifications
| Category | Detailed Parameters |
|---|---|
| Product Positioning | Dedicated peripheral adapter board connecting Raspberry Pi 5 and the A8625MY1 compute card |
| Core Interfaces | 12V/3A Type-C power input (J10), 5V/3A Type-C output (J3, powers Raspberry Pi), A8625 debug Type-C (J7), USB peripheral Type-C (J5), PCIe to 2.5G RJ45 (J8), native 40PIN IO (J2), PWM fan header (J6) |
| Power Supply | 12V/3A DC input or 65W Type-C PD adapter |
| Operating Temperature | 0~50C |
| Board Dimensions | 85.5mm x 58.3mm |
| Core Functions | PCIe-to-Ethernet communication, Raspberry Pi power supply, debug breakout, peripheral expansion, thermal control |