PocketBeagle 2

Overview

The PocketBeagle 2 is the second generation of BeagleBoard.org's ultra-compact Linux SBC, designed to fit full embedded Linux capability into the smallest possible footprint. Built on the Texas Instruments AM625 SoC — the same chip powering the BeaglePlay — it delivers a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an integrated Cortex-M4F real-time core, enabling both Linux application software and real-time firmware to run simultaneously on a board barely larger than a USB stick.

With 512MB of LPDDR4 RAM and a microSD card slot for storage, the PocketBeagle 2 is intentionally minimalist: no onboard Ethernet, no WiFi, no eMMC — just the compute core and USB-C OTG for connectivity and power. This makes it ideal for deeply embedded applications where size, cost, and power consumption are the primary constraints, and where connectivity can be added via USB peripherals or GPIO-based modules.

The board exposes the full complement of TI AM625 peripherals through its castellated headers and GPIO pads, making it highly integrable into custom carrier boards and product designs. The PocketBeagle 2 is a natural evolution for makers and engineers who need the power of a full Linux SoC in a package small enough to embed directly into a larger PCB assembly.