# Lite Carrier Board for LattePanda Mu Compute Module (USB 3.0, Ethernet, PCIe 3.0, M.2 M key, HDMI)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** DFR1142 · **Brand:** [DFRobot](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/dfrobot-australia)
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This Lite carrier board is a development platform designed for the LattePanda Mu compute module, integrating common interfaces with a 3.5-inch standard...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $65.15 (inc GST) — $59.23 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $56.26 (exc GST) · 12+ $53.90 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 24 and Aug 27.

## Description

This lite carrier board(Base Board) is specifically designed for the [LattePanda Mu computer-on-modules](https://core-electronics.com.au/lattepanda-mu-a-micro-x86-compute-module-n100-cpu8gb-ram64gb-emmc.html). Together with the LattePanda Mu, this carrier board forms a comprehensive development platform, akin to a Single Board Computer (SBC). It incorporates the most frequently used interfaces such as USB 3.0, Ethernet, PCIe 3.0, M.2 M key, M.2 E key, HDMI, and more. This allows for the connection of a variety of external devices and modules, enabling swift verification and testing of diverse design solutions, thus reducing the product development cycle. It is ideally suited for application in embedded system design.

**Integrated Common Interfaces**

This lite carrier board includes USB 3.0, Ethernet, PCIe 3.0, M.2 M key, M.2 E key, HDMI, etc. Its comprehensive integration design and compact size make it more convenient to use and cost-effective.

**Wide Voltage Input**

This lite carrier board supports a wide voltage input of 12~20V, allowing direct connection to a 4S lithium battery without the need for an additional voltage regulator module. This wide voltage input design greatly enhances the product's adaptability and portability.

**PCIe 3.0 x4 Expansion Slot**

This lite carrier board is equipped with a standard PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, allowing you to easily expand various peripherals, such as graphics cards, sound cards, network cards, etc., providing more powerful performance for your project (this interface is only available when paired with a 12V power supply).

**M.2 Expansion Slot**

In addition to the PCIe slot, this carrier board also comes with M.2 M key 2230 and M.2 E key 2230 slots, which can easily expand SSD hard drives and WLAN wireless network cards, bringing more possibilities to your project.

**3.5-inch Standard Size**

This lite carrier board uses the standard size of 3.5-inch embedded motherboards, which is extremely convenient for installation and pairing with other devices. This standardized design allows it to seamlessly integrate into your various projects and systems.

**Open-source Design**

The schematic and PCB design files of this carrier board are provided. Utilize these as reference materials to fine-tune according to your specific needs, significantly reducing development time and cost.

**Note:**

1\. It needs to be paired with the LattePanda Mu compute module to use.

2\. Before plugging or unplugging LattePanda Mu, any cables, or internal interfaces, it is necessary to disconnect the power supply.

3\. The PCIe slot of the lite carrier is available only when using a 12V power supply.

**Versatile Carrier Boards**

DFRobot offers a [lite carrier board for the LattePanda Mu](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2822.html),providing a comprehensive development platform with various interfaces for swift design verification.

Additionally,[ a full-function evaluation carrier board](https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2821.html) is available, exposing all pins of the LattePanda Mu for extensive hardware and software testing.

![Carrier boards of LattePanda Mu](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/LPMuCarrierBoard_20179352be1.jpg)

Carrier boards of LattePanda Mu

###  Features

24. Wide voltage input
25. Gigabit Ethernet
26. 2 x USB3.2 10Gbps, 2x USB 2.0
27. HDMI 2.0, supports 4K video output
28. PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion slot
29. Dual M.2 expansion slots
30. 3.5-inch embedded motherboard standard size
31. Open-source Design
###  Specification

 **Power Input**

34. USB Type-C: 15V (Max 3A)
35. DC 5.5x2.5mm: 12~20V (Max 10A)
 **Internal Interfaces**

37. PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (only available when using 12V power supply)
38. M.2 M Key 2230 (PCIe 3.0 x1)
39. M.2 E Key 2230 (PCIe 3.0 x1, USB2.0)
40. RTC battery socket (CR1220 3V)
41. CPU fan socket
42. Gravity-4P UART
43. Gravity-4P I2C
 **External Interfaces**

45. USB 3.2 10Gbps x2
46. Gigabit Ethernet
47. USB 2.0 x2
48. HDMI 2.0
49. USB Type-C (for power supply only)
50. DC 5.5x2.5mm
51. Size: 3.5 inches, 146mm×102mm
###  Documents

53. [Design Files (KiCad)](https://github.com/LattePandaTeam/LattePanda-Mu/tree/main/Electricals/Examples/%5BDFR1142%5DLite%20Carrier%20for%20LattePanda%20Mu)
###  Parts List

55. Lite Carrier board x1
56. Acrylic Base Plate x1
57. Screw Pack for Lite Carrier board x1
58. CR1220 Button Battery x1

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/D/F/DFR1142-1.jpg)