The latest Raspberry Pi 5 features a pair of FPC connectors, which replace the space previously occupied by the four-pole audio jack and the camera connector. These connectors are four-lane MIPI interfaces, utilising the same higher-density pinout as found on various generations of Compute Module I/O boards. They function as bi-directional (transceiver) interfaces, meaning each connector can be used to connect either a CSI-2 camera or a DSI display. Additionally, you can experiment with using two cameras with the new MIPI interfaces.n experiment with using two cameras with the new MIPI interfaces.

This FPC cable is designed to connect a Raspberry Pi 5 to its compatible camera module. It features a 15-way connector with a 1mm pitch for the camera module and a 22-way connector with a 0.5mm pitch for the Raspberry Pi 5. This cable is essential for facilitating data transmission, enabling users to capture and process images and videos in their Raspberry Pi-based projects.