Raspberry Pi Releases Compute Module 5 Programming Jig for Automated Provisioning Workflows

By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

August 19, 2026

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Raspberry Pi released its Compute Module 5 Programming Jig. The solution is a single-head provisioning system engineered to program one Compute Module 5 (CM5) at a time with an operating system and security configuration.

To automate provisioning workflow, users can go to github.com/raspberrypi/rpi-sb-provisioner for setup help. The jig is capable of general configurations such as including secure boot implementation, full disk encryption, and custom OS installation.

Connecting to the provisioning network is through either Ethernet or Wi-Fi with an additional Ethernet port for efficient software transfer. There is no need for a separate carrier board due to Pogo pins that interface directly with the module. A mechanical clamping mechanism secures the module along with an LED for progress status.

What’s in the Box:

  • Compute Module 5 Programming Jig
  • Global power supply with 110 V to 240 V AC input and 12 V DC, 2 A (24 W) output
  • Wi-Fi antenna

The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Programming Jig is available here for US $600.

For more information, visit raspberrypi.com/documentation/accessories/cm5-programming-jig.html.

Chad Cox is the Production Editor at Embedded Computing Design. His responsibilities are centered around content creation, writing and editing, and article research and development. Chad covers industry news and events and is known to interact with various industrial leaders via on-premise visits and online interviews. He is responsible for the digital footprint and dissemination of news via social media posts, advertising creation and the production of newsletters including the Embedded Computing Design’s Daily.

He is well versed in many facets of industrial computing including Edge AI, IoT, Processing, Security, Open Source, and more.

Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature and holds a master’s in education.

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