BeagleBone Black Rev D AM3358 ARM Cortex-A8 32bit 512MB RAM 4GB Flash

Specifications:

• Processor: Sitara AM3358BZCZA100 1GHz 2000 MIPS 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8
• Graphics: SGX530 3D, 20M Polygons/S
• RAM: 512MB DDR3L 800MHZ

      Storage:

• 4GB 8-bit eMMC onboard flash storage
• SD/MMC Connector for microSD

• Power management: TPS65217C PMIC is used along with a separate LDO to provide power to the system
• Power Source: mini USB USB or DC Jack, 5VDC External Via Expansion Header

      Connectivity:

• USB client for power and communications
• USB host

• Expansion Interfaces LCD, UART, eMMC: ADC, I2C, SPI, PWM
• Software Compatibility: Debian with Cloud9 IDE on Node.js with BoneScript library
  Third-party support for Android and Ubuntu

Features:

• Sitara AM3358BZCZ100 1GHz, 2000 MIPS ARM Cortex-A8 32-Bit RISC microprocessor
• On-board HDMI to connect directly to TVs and monitors
• Programmable real-time unit subsystem
• 512MB DDR3L 800MHz SDRAM, 4GB eMMC memory
• PS65217C PMIC is used along with a separate LDO to provide power to the system
• SD/MMC connector for microSD
• Debug support: optional on-board 20-pin CTI JTAG, serial header
• HS USB 2.0 client and host ports
• mini-USB USB or DC jack, 5VDC external via expansion header power source

Applications:

• Embedded system development
• Internet of Things (IoT) projects
• Human-machine interface (HMI) designs
• Robotics and automation systems
• Smart home and building automation
• Industrial control systems
• Automotive and transportation systems
• Medical and health monitoring systems

Package Includes:

• 1 X BeagleBone Black Rev C3 Board
• 1 X mini USB to USB Type A cable
• 1 X Quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between Revision C and Revision D?
   The primary difference is the HDMI framer chip. Rev D uses the ITE IT66122 because the older NXP chip was discontinued. You must use newer OS images for HDMI to work.

2. Will my old SD card image work on Rev D?
   It will likely boot the system (LEDs will flash), but the HDMI video output will likely fail until you update the kernel/drivers.

3. Does this board come with an Operating System pre-installed?
   Yes, the 4GB eMMC comes pre-loaded with a Debian Linux distribution.

4. Can I power the BeagleBone Black using a standard phone charger?
   Yes, if you use a USB cable, but for stability, we recommend a dedicated 5V 2A Barrel Jack adapter.

5. What is the difference between this and the Raspberry Pi?
   The BeagleBone Black has more I/O pins (65 vs 26/40) and features 2 PRUs (Programmable Real-Time Units) for ultra-low latency hardware control.

6. Do I need a monitor and keyboard to use this?
   No, you can connect it to your PC via USB and access it virtually (Headless mode) using SSH.

7. Is the GPIO logic level 3.3V or 5V?
   The GPIO logic is strictly 3.3V. Connecting 5V sources will damage the board.

8. Does it have built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?
   No, the standard Rev D does not have built-in wireless. You will need a USB Wi-Fi dongle.

9. Can I run Python scripts on this board?
   Absolutely. Python is pre-installed, and libraries like Adafruit_BBIO allow you to control GPIOs easily.

10. What is the boot time for the default Debian OS?
    Typically, it boots to a login prompt in under 10 seconds.

11. Can I boot from a MicroSD card instead of the eMMC?
    Yes, holding the 'Boot' button (S2) while powering on forces the board to boot from the MicroSD card.

12. Does it support analog inputs?
    Yes, it has 7 Analog Input channels (AIN0-AIN6), limited to 1.8V max.

13. How do I connect this to the internet?
    The most reliable way is via the onboard 10/100 Ethernet port.

14. What are the PRU microcontrollers?
    These are two 200MHz 32-bit real-time microcontrollers integrated into the main processor for precise timing tasks.

15. Is a cooling fan required?
    For most applications, passive cooling is sufficient.

16. What is the maximum current output per GPIO pin?
    Each GPIO pin can source/sink approximately 4-6mA.

17. Can I use Arduino shields with this?
    Not directly. The pinout is different. You would need a specific "Cape" to adapt it.

18. How do I re-flash the eMMC?
    You can flash a new image onto a MicroSD card, boot from it, and run a script to copy the OS to the internal eMMC.

19. What is the barrel jack size?
    It uses a standard 5.5mm outer diameter / 2.1mm inner diameter barrel plug.

20. Is this board open source?
    Yes, the BeagleBone Black is fully open-hardware.