BeagleBone Black - Rev C
The BeagleBone Black is a versatile, low-cost development platform powered by a Texas Instruments Sitara AM3358BZCZ100 Arm Cortex-A8 microprocessor running up to 1GHz. It features 512MB of DDR3L SDRAM and 4GB of eMMC Flash for default booting, with support for microSD, serial, and USB boot modes. This compact board offers easy access to industry-standard interfaces, including an on-board HDMI port, 10/100 Ethernet, and USB 2.0 ports. It is fully compatible with existing BeagleBone cape plug-in boards, making it ideal for turning innovative ideas into functional prototypes.
$69.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
932
/ 1545
#932 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-20%
Below average
Processor
33581008321
/ Sitara AMBZCZ ARM Cortex-A, -Bit RISC, up to GHz
Who it's for
- Dedicated Real-Time Processing (PRUs)
- Integrated eMMC Flash Storage
- Fully Open-Source Hardware Design
Who should skip it
- Outdated CPU Architecture
- Limited Multimedia and Connectivity
- Smaller General User Community
Key Specs
Processor
Sitara AM3358BZCZ100 ARM Cortex-A8, 32-Bit RISC, up to 1GHz
RAM
512MB DDR3L 400MHz SDRAM
Onboard Storage
4GB eMMC Flash
Display Interface
On-board HDMI
Connectivity
10/100 RJ45 Ethernet
USB Ports
HS USB 2.0 Client and Host
Power Management
TPS65217C PMIC regulator
Serial Interface
UART0 access via 6-pin 3.3V TTL header
Features
- Low-cost, community-supported development platform
- Powerful TI Sitara AM3358 processor
- 512MB RAM and 4GB eMMC storage
- On-board HDMI output for direct display
- Compatible with existing BeagleBone Capes
- Supports four distinct boot modes
- Includes HS USB 2.0 Host and Client
- Pre-flashed with Linux Debian Distribution
What customers say
The BeagleBone Black Rev C earns high praise, especially among engineers and advanced hobbyists, for its robust, open-source architecture and superior hardware interfacing capabilities. Users value the integrated 4GB eMMC storage, which significantly boosts reliability and boot speed over SD card dependence. The hardware revision is recognized for its stability, signaling a mature product. Its powerful processor and unique Programmable Realtime Units offer precise, low latency control crucial for robotics. While the board is seen as a professional development tool offering exceptional value for specialized tasks, newcomers should anticipate a steeper learning curve navigating setup and utilizing advanced features like the PRUs.
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