The Spotpear Raspberry Pi 5 Power PD Trigger Activation Module is a next-generation power management solution designed to meet the extreme current demands of the latest single-board computers. As chip performance increases, traditional 5V/3A power supplies often fall short, causing system instability or limited USB peripheral power. This module solves these issues by acting as an intelligent bridge, converting high-voltage PD/QC or DC inputs into the precise 5V/5A supply recommended for the Raspberry Pi 5 and NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
What makes this module unique is its ability to communicate directly with the Raspberry Pi 5 via a non-standard PD protocol. Standard 3rd-party PD chargers are often capped at 3A by the Pi 5; however, this module’s integrated logic chip ensures the board handshakes at the full 5A capacity. This allows users to power hungry peripherals such as SSDs, NVMe drives, and high-resolution cameras directly from the Pi's USB ports without experiencing low-voltage warnings.
Built for both laboratory and field use, the module supports a wide input range via its DC barrel jack, making it compatible with various batteries and power adapters. For heat management, it comes standard with a cooling fan and a protective 3D-printed base for desktop use. Whether you are building an industrial edge-AI gateway with Jetson Nano or a high-performance workstation with Raspberry Pi 5, this power module provides the robust, industrial-grade power delivery your project needs.
Key Features:
Dual Power Input Options: Supports high-speed USB-C PD/QC input (handshaking at 12V) and traditional DC 5.5-2.1mm barrel jack input (7V–15V range) for maximum flexibility.
High-Current Dual Output: Equipped with dual USB-C and USB-A output ports, capable of delivering a stable 5A continuous output and up to 6A for short-term peak demands.
Integrated Active Cooling: Includes a high-efficiency cooling fan to ensure stable and reliable operation under sustained high-current loads; fan can be removed for lighter loads under 3A.
Voltage Fine-Tuning Jumper: Features a specialized jumper cap that allows users to increase the output voltage by approximately 0.2V to compensate for line loss in long cables.
Broad Hardware Compatibility: Optimized for high-performance boards including the Raspberry Pi 5, NVIDIA Jetson Nano, NanoPi, and high-expandability 4G/5G routers.