{"product_id":"rpi5-ups-scap-pd5v5a","title":"100F Supercapacitor UPS HAT Module for Raspberry Pi 5","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUPS_Scap_5V5A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade, supercapacitor-based Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) module designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi 5\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered to handle high-demand workloads, it supports a wide 12V PD input and 9-24V DC input, and delivers a powerful output of up to \u003cstrong\u003e5V\/5A\u003c\/strong\u003e shared across USB-C and USB-A interfaces. Crucially, the USB-C port fully supports the proprietary 5V\/5A PD protocol required to prevent under-voltage throttling on the Raspberry Pi 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eEquipped with a massive \u003cstrong\u003e100F high-capacity supercapacitor bank\u003c\/strong\u003e, this module provides reliable, ultra-fast backup power to bridge momentary power drops or allow a clean, automated system shutdown during extended outages. Designed for maximum flexibility, it can be mounted directly on the bottom of your Raspberry Pi 5 and powered via header pins or the included sleek USB-C adapter board. Featuring onboard I2C voltage and current telemetry via the INA219 chip, it gives you complete software control over your system's power status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eWhether you are running home servers, industrial IoT gateways, or remote headless setups, the UPS_Scap_5V5A ensures your Raspberry Pi 5 operates with maximum uptime, hardware safety, and data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: This module uses advanced supercapacitors, which offer over 500,000 charge cycles and wide temperature operation with zero risk of the thermal runaway, fire, or leakage associated with traditional lithium batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🔌 Raspberry Pi 5 Exclusive PD Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 5V\/5A Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in PD handshake chip matches the proprietary Raspberry Pi 5 power protocol to completely eliminate under-voltage warning popups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Output Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with both USB-C and USB-A ports (sharing 5V\/5A total output) for versatile device connection options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also be used to power other development boards like Raspberry Pi 4B\/3B or Orange Pi via standard USB-C\/USB-A connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e⚡ 100F High-Capacity Supercapacitor Backup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Runtime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers up to 3 minutes and 31 seconds of continuous backup power (at 0.5A load) to ensure safe shutdown and data saving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-Grade Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports 500,000+ charge\/discharge cycles for an incredibly long, maintenance-free service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Employs ultra-stable supercapacitor technology—free of lithium-ion fire hazards, chemical degradation, or leakage risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🔄 Dual Input Flexibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC Barrel Jack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts a wide range 9-24V DC input (5.5x2.1mm) ideal for industrial, automotive, and battery systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C PD Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leverages a 12V PD\/QC input (recommended 30W+ charger) for seamless compatibility with standard consumer power adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Dual-Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with independent paths to support seamless charge-and-play operation. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(Always use only ONE power input at a time).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🛡️ Hardware-Level Power Loss Protection \u0026amp; Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO26 Pogo-Pin connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly with the Raspberry Pi 5 via pogo-pins for physical, automated power loss detection and script-controlled safe shutdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Power-On:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically triggers a wake-up signal to restart the Pi once external power is restored—perfect for headless setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI2C Telemetry Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard INA219 chip reads capacitor voltage, charging\/discharging current, and real-time power metrics via Python\/Linux scripts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #34495e; margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\"\u003e🛠️ Control \u0026amp; Storage Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Power Switch \u0026amp; Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a hardware-level main power switch to completely cut off output, and a 5-level LED indicator for quick visual checks of the capacitor capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDischarge Button:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a dedicated bleed button to safely and rapidly discharge the supercapacitors prior to storage, maintenance, or transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePower Requirements \u0026amp; Safety Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"power-warning-box\" style=\"background-color: #fff0f0; border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT POWER SAFETY WARNINGS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #c0392b;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Source Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only ONE power input source must be connected at any time (do not use the DC Jack and USB-C PD input simultaneously).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict Input Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e When using the DC jack, ensure the input is 9V to 24V DC. When using the USB-C input, please make sure to use a PD\/QC compatible charger of 30W or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-Circuit Danger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never short-circuit the supercapacitor terminals. The extremely low internal resistance can trigger instant, massive current discharges, damaging the board and voiding your warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eInput Option\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRequirement \/ Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Barrel Jack (5.5x2.1mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e9V - 24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C PD Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e12V PD \/ QC Negotiated (Minimum 30W Recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDischarge \u0026amp; Backup Runtime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUpon external power failure, the system automatically transitions to the supercapacitor bank to maintain power for safe shutdown. Below are the measured runtimes for the 100F model starting from a full 5.2V charge down to the hardware cut-off voltage thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; color: #333333; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; width: 25%;\"\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLong-lasting Mode (1.6V off)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBalanced Mode (2V off)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePerformance Mode (2.4V off)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e9s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e9s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e9s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e15.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e24.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e24.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e24.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e47.5s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e47s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e44s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 min 41s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 min 36s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 min 28s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5V \/ 0.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 min 31s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 min 19s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e3 min 01s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666666; margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Note: The operating modes are selected via onboard hardware resistors. The module comes configured in \"Long-lasting Mode\" by default.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\" class=\"product-description-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 (Direct pogo-pin \u0026amp; adapter connection), back-compatible with RPi 4B\/3B\/Orange Pi via USB output.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e100F Supercapacitor Bank (Series layout, Max 5.4V, Charge Cutoff at 5.2V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e• 12V USB-C PD (Requires 30W+ PD\/QC power supply)\u003cbr\u003e• Wide Voltage DC Jack 9V-24V (5.5x2.1mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5V\/5A Total (Shared across USB-C \u0026amp; USB-A). High-efficiency buck-boost DC-DC conversion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e~15 minutes (using a 30W+ PD power source)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring \u0026amp; MCU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eINA219 via I2C (Voltage, current, power metrics) + On-board intelligent MCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e85 x 56 mm (Perfect match for Raspberry Pi footprint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; border-left: 4px solid #2c3e50; padding-left: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePacking List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x\u003c\/strong\u003e 100F Supercapacitor UPS Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C to C Adapter Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Raspberry Pi 5 motherboard and power adapters are not included in the packing list.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geekworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133038973241,"sku":"100753","price":46.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/8481\/9002\/files\/UPS-Scap-5V5A-main.jpg?v=1784268643","url":"https:\/\/geekworm.com\/products\/rpi5-ups-scap-pd5v5a","provider":"Geekworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}