Linux SOM module EGModule/64 - Raspberry Pi CM3 replacement

Call

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire embedded market faced a major problem – a critical shortage of microcomputers, including the popular Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3. This shortage disrupted the production schedules of hundreds of companies. We decided to develop our own replacement.

Our solution

We have developed a compact, powerful and affordable SOM module based on a quad-core Allwinner A64 processor (4× Cortex-A53):

• Full hardware compatibility with the Raspberry Pi CM3—it can be used as a direct replacement.
• 1 GB RAM, 8 GB flash, Ethernet, audio, SPI, I²C, and additional peripherals.
• Yocto Linux support—a custom meta-layer for easy integration.
• Manufactured and tested on our own assembly line, with an emphasis on reliability and availability.

Target applications: embedded devices with limited space and a low budget—including medical and industrial equipment.

Result

Thanks to this module, we ensured independence from supply chains and enabled continued development even during times when Raspberry modules were practically impossible to obtain. The module has become the core of several client solutions, where its performance, stability, and low cost have proven valuable. The result is a versatile platform that we continue to use in various projects—from smart control systems to medical devices.