# BeagleV-Fire

> RISC-V + FPGA single board computer powered by Microchip PolarFire MPFS025T with 4x RV64GC U54 cores at 667MHz, 23K FPGA logic elements, 2GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, Gigabit Ethernet, M.2 E-Key, and BeagleBone cape headers.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** BeagleBoard
- **Board Type:** Single Board Computer
- **Price:** ~$149
- **Product Readiness:** developer
- **CPU:** Microchip PolarFire MPFS025T (4x RV64GC U54,1x RV64IMAC E51 @ 667 MHz)
- **CPU Architecture:** RISC-V 64GC
- **CPU Cores:** 5
- **RAM:** 2GB LPDDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB eMMC,128Mbit SPI flash,128KB eNVM
- **USB:** USB Type-C (High-Speed 480Mbps, dual-role)
- **Power:** USB-C 5V or screw terminal 5V
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** MicroSD

## Connectivity

- **Ethernet:** Gigabit Ethernet

## Open Source

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

## Compatible Firmware

Ubuntu Linux, Debian Linux

## Use Cases

- fpga-development
- risc-v-development
- prototyping
- education
- research
- custom-accelerator
- industrial-control

## Components

- **MPFS025T** (processor): Microchip PolarFire MPFS025T with 1x RV64IMAC E51 boot core + 4x RV64GC U54 application cores at 667MHz, plus 23K FPGA logic elements, 68 math blocks, and 4 SerDes lanes at 12.7Gbps — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microchip.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ffpgas-and-plds%2Fsystem-on-chip-fpgas%2Fpolarfire-soc-fpgas&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export)
- **16GB Kingston eMMC** (storage): 16GB Kingston eMMC for OS and application storage plus 128Mbit SPI flash for FPGA configuration — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kingston.com%2Fen%2Fflash%2Femmc&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export)
- **2GB LPDDR4** (memory): 2GB LPDDR4 with 36-bit DDR4 memory controller featuring SECDED ECC for reliability — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microchip.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ffpgas-and-plds%2Fsystem-on-chip-fpgas%2Fpolarfire-soc-fpgas&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export)

## Protocols

- **USB 2.0 (High-Speed)**
- **PCIe Gen2 (2x)**
- **CSI (22-pin)**
- **SYZYGY**
- **UART**
- **I2C**
- **SPI**
- **CAN 2.0**
- **JTAG**
- **ADC**

## Available Software

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

## Description

## Overview

BeagleV-Fire is a revolutionary SBC powered by Microchip's PolarFire MPFS025T 5x core RISC-V SoC with FPGA fabric. It combines RISC-V, FPGA, and open hardware, with the same P8 & P9 cape header pins as BeagleBone Black for cape expansion.

## Key Features

- **RISC-V + FPGA**: Unique combination of RISC-V cores and FPGA fabric
- **5 RISC-V Cores**: 1x RV64IMAC monitor/boot core (E51) + 4x RV64GC application cores (U54-MC)
- **FPGA Fabric**: 23K logic elements, 68 math blocks (18x18 MACC), 4 SerDes at 12.7 Gbps
- **High Performance**: 667 MHz, 3.125 CoreMarks/MHz, 1.714 DMIPS/MHz
- **Cape Compatible**: BeagleBone Black P8 & P9 headers with on-board ADC
- **PCIe**: 2x PCIe Gen2 End Points/Root Ports
- **SYZYGY**: High-speed expansion connector

## Connectivity

- USB Type-C (High-Speed 480Mbps, dual-role + power)
- Gigabit Ethernet
- M.2 E-Key socket for WiFi/PCIe/SDIO modules
- microSD card socket
- SYZYGY high-speed connector
- CSI 22-pin camera connector
- 2x 46-pin BeagleBone Cape headers with ADC
- 6-pin 3.3V UART header
- JTAG TAG-CONNECT footprint
- Screw terminal for 5V power

## Software Support

- Ubuntu Linux
- Debian Linux

## Where to Buy

- [DigiKey](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.digikey.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fdetail%2Fbeagleboard-by-seeed-studio%2F102110898%2F21706497&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Mouser](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mouser.com%2FProductDetail%2FBeagleBoard-by-Seeed-Studio%2F102110898%3Fqs%3DHoCaDK9Nz5eU8X3%25252BpFx5gw%253D%253D&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Element14](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Freferral.element14.com%2FOrderCodeView%3Ffsku%3D4262565%26nsku%3D83AK1343&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export) — $149.00
- [Farnell UK](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.farnell.com%2Fbeagleboard%2F102110898%2Fbeaglev-fire%2Fdp%2F4262565&ref=openhardware.directory&product=beaglev-fire&source=md-export) — $149.00

## Resources

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

## Tags

`beagleboard`, `risc-v`, `fpga`, `polarfire`, `single-board-computer`, `linux`, `open-hardware`, `pcie`, `syzygy`

## Images

![BeagleV-Fire](https://www.beagleboard.org/app/uploads/2023/10/45-degree-angled-perspective-view-Front.webp)

---
[View full device page](https://openhardware.directory/devices/beaglev-fire)