BeagleBone Black
Overview
The BeagleBone Black is a high-performance open-source development platform powered by the Sitara AM3358 ARM Cortex-A8 processor running at 1000MHz. It features 512MB of DDR3 RAM and 4GB of onboard eMMC flash storage, providing a complete Linux-ready environment in a compact 3.4 inch by 2.1 inch footprint.
Why Choose This Part
The board offers a significant number of I/O options including 6 UARTs, 2 SPI, and 2 CAN interfaces, making it superior for complex serial communication tasks. Its dedicated PRU microcontrollers allow for low-latency, real-time tasks that are difficult to achieve on standard application processors.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
The board comes pre-loaded with a Debian Linux distribution; simply connect it to a PC via the included USB cable to access the Cloud9 IDE. Developers can expand hardware capabilities using the dual 46-pin headers to attach specialized Cape expansion boards.
Also Consider
Raspberry Pi
- Offers a more powerful quad-core processor and dual 4K HDMI outputs for media-heavy applications.
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