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.
$53.75
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Specifications
Components
Texas Instruments Sitara AM3358 SoC with 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8, SGX530 3D graphics, NEON accelerator, and 2x 200MHz PRUs for real-time I/O
Texas Instruments single-chip PMIC with three step-down converters, four LDOs, and battery charger for system power regulation
512MB DDR3L SDRAM at 800MHz for OS and application execution
4GB 8-bit embedded MMC flash storage pre-loaded with Linux for instant boot
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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
Use Cases
7Education
Teaching programming, electronics, and computer science concepts. Popular in schools, universities, and coding bootcamps.
Prototyping
Rapid hardware prototyping and proof-of-concept development with breadboard-friendly form factors and accessible development environments.
iot-development
Robotics
General robotics applications including mobile robots, robotic arms, drones, and automated systems.
home-automation
Industrial Control
Controlling industrial equipment and processes with real-time I/O, CAN bus, and robust connectivity.
Embedded Linux
Running a full Linux distribution in embedded or headless applications, such as servers, gateways, edge devices, and automation controllers.
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