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CM3+ Lite edition? - wizardofyendor - 05-17-2019

Are we going to begin seeing new units shipped with CM3+ Lites?  I know they have better thermals and power management.  Is that enough to swap the current CM3 with the 3+?


RE: CM3+ Lite edition? - wizardofyendor - 05-17-2019

Nevermind, just saw this is answered in another thread.  Units are currently shipping with 3+.


RE: CM3+ Lite edition? - Flavor - 05-17-2019

(05-17-2019, 04:35 AM)wizardofyendor Wrote: Nevermind, just saw this is answered in another thread.  Units are currently shipping with 3+.

That is correct.  Smile


RE: CM3+ Lite edition? - MrDowntempo - 05-18-2019

Is there an easy way (perhaps by visual inspection?) to tell if your board is the lite one or not?


RE: CM3+ Lite edition? - Porcinus - 05-19-2019

Yes,
Look at the back of the Compute Module, is there is only one chip on the left side and a empty BGA on the right, this is the Lite version.

   
Picture from https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-83926/l/raspberry-pi-compute-module-3-ddr2-sodimm-mechanically-compatible-system-on-modules-soms

When you buy a CM3 Kit, the Compute Module is included.


RE: CM3+ Lite edition? - MrDowntempo - 05-19-2019

(05-19-2019, 02:52 AM)Porcinus Wrote: Yes,
Look at the back of the Compute Module, is there is only one chip on the left side and a empty BGA on the right, this is the Lite version.


Picture from https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-83926/l/raspberry-pi-compute-module-3-ddr2-sodimm-mechanically-compatible-system-on-modules-soms

When you buy a CM3 Kit, the Compute Module is included.


Ah, Thanks! That's what I was looking for, and makes total sense.