Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable is a vital component that allows you to connect your camera module to your Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer.

Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable Features:

Type of Connector: The Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable uses a MIPI CSI-2 connector, which is a standardized interface for connecting cameras to mobile devices and other embedded systems.

Length: The camera cable provided with the Raspberry Pi 5 is approximately 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) long. This length should be sufficient for most applications where the camera is mounted near the Raspberry Pi.

Color Coding: The camera cable has four lanes, each with a different color coding: yellow, blue, green, and red. These colors correspond to the four pins on the MIPI CSI-2 connector.

Pinout: The pinout for the Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable is as follows:

Yellow: +3.3V power supply

Blue: ground (GND)

Green: data lane 0 (D0)

Red: data lane 1 (D1)

Data Transfer Speed: The Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable supports data transfer speeds up to 2 Gbps per lane. With four lanes, the total bandwidth is 8 Gbps.

Compatibility: The Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable is compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5 models, including the Raspberry Pi 5 Model B, Raspberry Pi 5 Model B-2, and Raspberry Pi 5 Model A.

Easy Installation: Connecting the camera cable to the Raspberry Pi 5 is relatively straightforward. Simply plug the MIPI CSI-2 end of the cable into the appropriate socket on the Raspberry Pi, making sure that the colored tabs on the cable match the corresponding keys in the socket. Secure the connection using the screws provided with the Raspberry Pi.

Supported Resolutions: The Raspberry Pi 5 camera cable supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 frames per second (fps). Lower resolutions, such as 1080p and 720p, are also supported.

Multiple Cameras: It is possible to connect multiple cameras to the Raspberry Pi 5 using separate camera cables. Each camera will require its own cable and MIPI CSI-2 socket.

Third-Party Options: If you need a longer camera cable or want additional features, third-party alternatives are available. Some popular options include the official Raspberry Pi camera extension cable, which provides a longer reach, and the Adafruit Raspberry Pi 5 Camera Adapter, which adds features like auto-focus and zoom.

Raspberry Pi 5 provides two four-lane MIPI connectors, each of which can support either a camera or a display. These connectors use the same 22-way, 0.5mm-pitch “mini” FPC format as the Compute Module Development Kit, and require adapter cables to connect to the 15-way, 1mm-pitch “standard” format connectors on our current camera and display products.
Raspberry Pi officials offer mini-to-standard adapter cables for cameras and displays in 200mm lengths.

Note: The camera cable should not be used with a display, and vice versa

Package Includes:

1  x Official Raspberry Pi 5 Camera FPC Cable – 200mm