Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ (SC1166)
Overview
The SC1166 is an official M.2 HAT+ adapter for the Raspberry Pi 5, designed to bridge the board's single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface to M.2 M-key devices. It enables the use of high-speed NVMe solid-state drives and other PCIe peripherals in the 2230 and 2242 form factors. The board includes integrated power and activity LEDs and can provide up to 3A of continuous current to connected M.2 devices.
Why Choose This Part
This HAT+ follows the official Raspberry Pi mechanical and electrical standards, ensuring seamless compatibility and a low profile for the Raspberry Pi 5. It simplifies power management by drawing from the 16-pin PCIe FPC header and providing regulated 3V3 power for stable operation of high-performance NVMe drives.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
To use the SC1166, connect it to the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe port using the included 16-way ribbon cable. Ensure the Raspberry Pi firmware is up to date via 'sudo apt update' and 'sudo apt full-upgrade' to enable PCIe boot and high-speed data transfer support.
