# BeagleV-Ahead

> Open-source RISC-V single board computer with Alibaba T-Head TH1520 quad-core Xuantie C910 at 2GHz, 4 TOPS NPU, 4GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, WiFi/Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, micro-HDMI, and BeagleBone cape headers.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** BeagleBoard
- **Board Type:** Single Board Computer
- **Price:** ~$149
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** T-Head TH1520 (Quad Xuantie C910 RISC-V @ 2 GHz)
- **CPU Architecture:** RISC-V 64GC
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 4GB LPDDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB eMMC
- **USB:** microUSB 3.0 OTG
- **Power:** 5V via microUSB 3.0
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** MicroSD

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz)
- **Bluetooth:** true
- **Ethernet:** Gigabit Ethernet

## Open Source

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

## Compatible Firmware

Ubuntu Linux, Yocto Linux

## Use Cases

- risc-v-development
- ai-inference
- education
- prototyping
- linux-development
- computer-vision

## Components

- **TH1520** (processor): Alibaba T-Head TH1520 SoC with quad-core 64-bit RISC-V Xuantie C910 at 2GHz, 3-issue 8-execution superscalar, out-of-order pipeline, 64KB I/D L1 per core, 1MB shared L2 — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-head.cn%2Fproduct%2FTH1520&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- **Imagination BXM-4-64** (gpu): Imagination Technologies GPU delivering 50 GFLOPS and 3 Mpixel/s for display and graphics acceleration — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imaginationtech.com%2Fgpu%2Fimg-b-series%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- **NPU** (npu): Dedicated 4 TOPS INT8 neural processing unit at 1GHz for AI inference and machine learning workloads — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-head.cn%2Fproduct%2FTH1520&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- **AP6203BM** (wireless): Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi with Bluetooth combo module — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ampak.com.tw%2Fen%2Fproduct.aspx%3Fsn%3D1&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- **RTL8211F-VD-CG** (ethernet-phy): Realtek RTL8211F-VD-CG Gigabit Ethernet PHY with integrated magnetics RJ-45 connector — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.realtek.com%2Fen%2Fcomponent%2Fzoo%2Fcategory%2Frtl8211f-i-cg&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- **DA9063** (pmic): Dialog Semiconductor DA9063 PMIC providing complete power management for the SBC — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renesas.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fpower-management%2Fpower-management-ics-pmics%2Fda9063-pmic-for-quad-core-application-processors&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **USB 3.0**
- **HDMI (micro)**
- **CSI (2x 22-pin)**
- **DSI**
- **I2C**
- **UART**
- **SPI**
- **ADC**
- **PWM**

## Available Software

- **[Ubuntu Linux]()** (open-source)
- **[Yocto Linux]()** (open-source)

## Description

## Overview

BeagleV-Ahead is an open-source RISC-V single board computer designed as an affordable pocket-size platform for exploring the RISC-V ISA. Featuring the Alibaba T-Head TH1520 SoC with quad-core 64-bit RISC-V Xuantie C910 at 2GHz, it includes BeagleBone Black cape header pins for expansion.

## Key Features

- **RISC-V Architecture**: Quad-core 64GC Xuantie C910 at 2GHz
- **Superscalar**: 3-issue 8-execution with out-of-order pipeline
- **4 TOPS NPU**: Neural processing unit at 1GHz for AI inference
- **GPU**: 50 GFLOPS Imagination BXM-4-64 GPU
- **Video Codecs**: H.265/H.264 decode at 4Kp75, encode at 4Kp40
- **Dual ISP**: Two image signal processors for camera applications
- **Cape Headers**: BeagleBone Black compatible expansion

## Connectivity

- WiFi 2.4GHz & 5GHz (AP6203BM)
- Bluetooth
- Gigabit Ethernet (Realtek RTL8211F-VD-CG)
- micro-HDMI (Type-D)
- microUSB 3.0 (OTG + 5V power)
- mikroBUS shuttle connector (I2C/UART/SPI/ADC/PWM/GPIO)
- 2x CSI camera connectors (22-pin, RPi Zero/CM4 compatible)
- DSI display connector
- microSD card slot

## Software Support

- Ubuntu Linux
- Yocto Linux

## Where to Buy

- [DigiKey](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digikey.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fdetail%2Fbeagleboard-by-seeed-studio%2F102991698%2F20380528&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Mouser](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mouser.com%2FProductDetail%2FSeeed-Studio%2F102991698%3Fqs%3D17ckDYBRdek1iDLmq31qVQ%253D%253D&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Newark](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newark.com%2Fbeagleboard%2F102991698%2Fbeaglev-ahead-rohs-compliant-yes%2Fdp%2F77AK6556&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Farnell](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.farnell.com%2Fbeagleboard%2F102991698%2Fbeaglev-ahead%2Fdp%2F4205457&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export) — $149.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beagleboard.org%2Fboards%2Fbeaglev-ahead&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- [github](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fopenbeagle.org%2Fbeaglev%2Fahead&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.beagleboard.org%2Flatest%2Fboards%2Fbeaglev%2Fahead%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-ahead&source=md-export)

## Tags

`beagleboard`, `risc-v`, `xuantie-c910`, `th1520`, `single-board-computer`, `linux`, `open-hardware`, `npu`, `ai`

## Images

![BeagleV-Ahead](https://www.beagleboard.org/app/uploads/2023/07/45font.png)

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