A Raspberry Pi 5 Power Supply Expansion Board (6–24V Input, 5V/5A Output) is a DC-to-DC power converter module specifically designed to power a Raspberry Pi 5 from a wide range of external DC power sources.
Input voltage: 6–24V DC
The board accepts any DC input between 6 volts and 24 volts.
Examples of compatible power sources include:
2-cell lithium batteries (7.4V)
12V lead-acid batteries
12V power adapters
24V industrial power supplies
Vehicle electrical systems
Output: 5V/5A
The board converts the input voltage to a stable 5 volts.
It can supply up to 5 amperes (25 watts), which is sufficient for a Raspberry Pi 5 and many USB peripherals.
How it works
The module contains a buck (step-down) DC-DC converter, which efficiently reduces a higher input voltage to the 5V required by the Raspberry Pi 5
Delivers a true continuous 5V at 5A (not just a peak rating).
Uses a USB-C output or another connection method compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5.
Provides adequate cooling if you plan to draw close to 5A continuously.
Includes safety protections for reliable operation.
This type of expansion board is a practical choice for powering a Raspberry Pi 5 in embedded or portable projects where only a 6–24V DC power source is available.