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SeeedSeeed SBC BCM2837B0 1.2GHz 1GB

MPN: 102110265
Seeed Technology Co., Ltd
Single Board Computer 1.2GHz 1 Core 1GB/1GB RAM Broadcom BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53
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Overview

Compact single-board computer using a Broadcom BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.2 GHz with 1 GB of RAM. Provides standard SBC interfaces including GPIO and removable storage via eMMC or SD. Designed for embedded Linux-style projects and small headless controllers. Operates across a typical commercial temperature range (-20C to 70C).

Why Choose This Part

Small form factor SBC with a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 core and 1 GB RAM provides a balance of performance and power for lightweight embedded Linux workloads. On-board eMMC/SD storage plus GPIO expansion makes it easy to integrate sensors, actuators, and network interfaces without additional host hardware. Operating temperature range and common Broadcom SoC increase suitability for deployed IoT and embedded applications.

Applications

IoT gateway and data concentrator
Collect sensor data over GPIO or network and forward to cloud services or local databases.
Home automation controller
Run lightweight automation stacks, schedule tasks, and interface to relays and sensors via GPIO.
Networked media and streaming appliance
Serve simple web UIs, lightweight media services, or remote-control interfaces.
Prototype embedded controller
Rapidly evaluate hardware/software concepts and validate firmware or drivers before production.
Edge compute node for lightweight processing
Perform on-device data filtering, aggregation, and preprocessing before forwarding to central servers.

Key Specifications

Speed 1.2GHz
Core Processor Broadcom BCM2837B0 ARM Cortex-A53
Watchdog Timer No
Number of Cores 1
Size / Dimension 2.661" x 1.224" (67.60mm x 31.10mm)
Storage Interface eMMC/SD
Expansion Site/Bus GPIO
Operating Temperature -20degC ~ 70degC
RAM Capacity/Installed 1GB/1GB

Getting Started

Prepare a compatible OS image on the SD or eMMC and supply the recommended power source; consult the vendor for the supported OS images and flashing procedure. Use SSH or a serial console for headless setup, and common Linux toolchains and cross-compilers for building native binaries. For peripheral control, use standard GPIO libraries available for ARM Linux distributions and test with simple scripts before integrating into larger applications.

Also Consider

Arduino Uno Rev3 Arduino - Very popular microcontroller board for simple control and I/O tasks where a full SBC is unnecessary; lower power and easier real-time control.