# BeagleBone Black

> Low-cost, community-supported ARM Cortex-A8 development platform with 512MB DDR3L, 4GB eMMC, HDMI, USB, 10/100M Ethernet, 2x PRUs, and expandable via BeagleBone capes. Boots Linux in under 10 seconds.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** BeagleBoard
- **Board Type:** Single Board Computer
- **Price:** ~$53.75
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** TI Sitara AM3358 (ARM Cortex-A8 @ 1 GHz)
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM32
- **CPU Cores:** 1
- **RAM:** 512MB DDR3L
- **Flash:** 4GB eMMC
- **USB:** USB 2.0 (miniUSB client,Type-A host)
- **Power:** 5V DC via miniUSB or DC jack
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** MicroSD

## Connectivity

- **Ethernet:** 10/100M Ethernet

## Open Source

- **Firmware:** Yes
- **Schematics:** Yes
- **PCB Layout:** Yes

## Compatible Firmware

Debian Linux

## Use Cases

- education
- prototyping
- iot-development
- robotics
- home-automation
- industrial-control
- embedded-linux

## Components

- **AM3358** (processor): Texas Instruments Sitara AM3358 SoC with 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8, SGX530 3D graphics, NEON accelerator, and 2x 200MHz PRUs for real-time I/O — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Fproduct%2FAM3358&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)
- **TPS65217C** (pmic): Texas Instruments single-chip PMIC with three step-down converters, four LDOs, and battery charger for system power regulation — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Fproduct%2FTPS65217&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)
- **512MB DDR3L** (memory): 512MB DDR3L SDRAM at 800MHz for OS and application execution — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Fproduct%2FAM3358&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)
- **4GB eMMC** (storage): 4GB 8-bit embedded MMC flash storage pre-loaded with Linux for instant boot — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ti.com%2Fproduct%2FAM3358&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **USB 2.0**
- **HDMI**
- **UART**
- **I2C**
- **SPI**
- **ADC**
- **PWM**
- **JTAG**

## Accessories

- Servo Cape
- Fan Cape
- Robotics Cape
- Relay Cape
- Proto Cape
- Power Cape
- Load Cape
- Motor Cape
- Comms Cape

## Available Software

- **[Debian Linux]()** (open-source)

## Description

## Overview

BeagleBone Black is a low-cost, high-expansion, community-supported development platform for developers and hobbyists. Based on the TI Sitara AM3358 with a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8, it boots Linux in under 10 seconds and gets you started in under 5 minutes with a single USB cable.

## Key Features

- **Proven Platform**: Over a decade of open-source hardware success
- **Real-time Units**: 2x 32-bit 200-MHz programmable real-time units (PRUs)
- **Graphics**: SGX 3D graphics engine with NEON floating-point accelerator
- **Cape Ecosystem**: Extensive add-on board ecosystem including Servo, Fan, Robotics, Relay, Proto, Power, Load, Motor, and Comms capes
- **Compact**: Size of a mint tin

## Connectivity

- 10/100M Ethernet (RJ45)
- USB 2.0 Client (miniUSB) + USB 2.0 Host (Type A, 500mA)
- HDMI Type-D with stereo audio
- Serial port UART0 via 6-pin 3.3V TTL header
- 2x 46-pin expansion headers (LCD, UART, eMMC, ADC, I2C, SPI, PWM)

## Software Support

- Debian Linux (IoT images)
- Multiple kernel versions supported

## Where to Buy

- [DigiKey](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digikey.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fdetail%2Fbeagleboard-by-seeed-studio%2F102110420%2F12719590&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export) — $53.75
- [Mouser](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mouser.com%2FProductDetail%2FBeagleBoard-by-Seeed-Studio%2F102110420%3Fqs%3DvmHwEFxEFR8FZOWBwz8ZDA%253D%253D&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export) — $53.75
- [Newark](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newark.com%2Fbeagleboard%2F102110420%2Fbeaglebone-black%2Fdp%2F21AM0173&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export) — $53.75

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beagleboard.org%2Fboards%2Fbeaglebone-black&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)
- [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fopenbeagle.org%2Fbeagleboard%2Fbeaglebone-black&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.beagleboard.org%2Flatest%2Fboards%2Fbeaglebone%2Fblack%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglebone-black&source=md-export)

## Tags

`beagleboard`, `arm-cortex-a8`, `single-board-computer`, `linux`, `open-hardware`, `education`, `pru`, `beginner-friendly`

## Images

![BeagleBone Black](https://www.beagleboard.org/app/uploads/2023/07/DSC00505-scaled.webp)

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