Beagleboard BeagleBone AI-64 Development Board

The Beagleboard BeagleBone AI-64 Development Board is an open-source hardware platform with a Texas Instruments TDA4VM system-on-chip running at up to 2.0GHz, engineered for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and edge computing applications. The board is designed for versatility and expansion, and maintains compatibility with the BeagleBone Cape add-on board ecosystem.

Processing and Memory

The TDA4VM SoC integrates dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores, C7x digital signal processors (DSP), and dedicated accelerators for deep learning, vision, and multimedia processing. The board is equipped with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB of onboard eMMC flash storage.

Connectivity and Expansion

• Power input via a 5V DC supply through a USB 3.0 Type-C port, which also serves as a high-speed data interface
• Dual USB 3.0 super-speed (5Gbps) Type-A host ports
• Gigabit Ethernet port
• M.2 E-key connector supporting PCIe, USB, and SDIO for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules and other expansions
• Mini-DisplayPort for display output
• Dual 4-lane CSI camera connectors
• 4-lane DSI display connector

Developer Features

• Micro-SD card slot
• Pre-assembled heatsink for thermal management
• 16-pin microcontroller header
• Wake-up and main domain serial ports, plus a JTAG 10-pin tag-connector for debugging
• Boot button, reset button, and power button
• Power indication LED and five user-programmable LEDs

Physical Details and Certification

The board measures 3.3 (width) x 1.5 (depth) x 4.3 (height) and weighs 243 g. It operates within a 0°C to 70°C temperature range and carries CE and FCC certifications.

Summary

Choose the Beagleboard BeagleBone AI-64 Development Board for AI, machine learning, and edge computing projects that require substantial memory, onboard storage, and multiple high-speed interfaces. Its BeagleBone Cape compatibility and M.2 E-key connector allow connectivity to be extended as project requirements change.