BeaglePlay 2GB RAM 16GB eMMC

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Experience the Fascinating Realm of Linux Computing with Unmatched Ease and Infinite Potential using the BeaglePlay Single Board Computer (SBC). Crafted to flawlessly unite ingenuity with user-friendliness, the BeaglePlay SBC unleashes your creative aptitude, supported by an assortment of characteristics that revolutionize your interaction with technology.

Streamlined Incorporation, Limitless Exploration

Unveil the universe of embedded computing, all without the intricacies of conventional breadboarding. The BeaglePlay SBC eradicates barriers by seamlessly amalgamating a plethora of off-the-shelf sensors, actuators, indicators, and connectivity alternatives. Harness the capabilities of mikroBUS, Grove, and QWIIC connections, commencing your journey with minimal exertion.

Empowering Performance

At the heart of the BeaglePlay SBC resides the formidable TI Sitara AM625 system-on-chip. Boasting a 1.4GHz quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor, it ensures expeditious execution. Backed by a dedicated PowerVR Rogue AXE-1-16 GPU, encounter breathtaking visuals as OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2 support elevate your multimedia endeavours to unprecedented heights.

Unmatched Connectivity

The BeaglePlay SBC metamorphoses your notions into reality, offering an extensive selection of wireless capabilities. Seamlessly alternate between 5GHz, 2.4GHz, and sub-1GHz frequencies for optimal connectivity. Bask in dual-band Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation via the Texas Instruments Simplelink CC1352P7 wireless MCU, facilitating flexible wireless communication for your undertakings.

Sleek Form-Factor

Compact yet commanding, the BeaglePlay SBC boasts dimensions of a mere 8cm x 8cm, rendering it a versatile solution across diverse applications. Its compact form-factor hosts an abundance of features that empower your projects, ensuring limitless creative potential.

Incorporated Memory and Display

Effortlessly store and retrieve data with 2GB DDR4 and 16GB eMMC flash memory. The microSD socket further augments your storage capabilities, furnishing ample room for your endeavors. Embrace visual excellence through the Type-A (full-size) HDMI, bestowing stunning 1080P visuals via a 24-bit interface. The OLDI FPC connector introduces compatibility with touchscreen displays, ushering in interactive experiences.

Innovative Networking Solutions

The BeaglePlay SBC lays the foundation for pioneering networking with its diverse wireless alternatives. Experience MIMO Wi-Fi encompassing 2.4/5GHz frequencies. Meanwhile, Bluetooth Low-Energy, Zigbee, and sub-GHz wireless connectivity provide unparalleled flexibility. Gigabit Ethernet, single-pair Ethernet with power-over-data-line, and Amazon Sidewalk integration ensure seamless data exchange across varied mediums.

Enhanced Expandability

Effortlessly broaden your system's capabilities through mikroBUS, Seeed Grove, and Sparkfun QWIIC connectors. These facilitate simple interfacing with an array of peripherals. The onboard camera FPC connector ushers in visual enhancements, while the TAG-CONNECT JTAG debug connections for AM6254 and CC1352P7 provide streamlined debugging alternatives.

Some Examples of Possible Applications

• Rapid IoT Prototyping and Advancement: Capitalize on the expansive connectivity choices and sensor capabilities for swift prototyping and the advancement of IoT devices, whether targeted at home automation, environmental surveillance, or industrial contexts.
• Interactive Media Enjoyment: Conceive multimedia hubs, digital signboards, or media players infused with high-definition output, GPU prowess, and wireless connectivity for streaming and content distribution.
• Educational Platforms Redefined: Shape interactive learning aids, scientific kits, and educational tools that captivate learners and stimulate hands-on education across diverse subjects.
• Revolutionizing Home Automation: Engineer intelligent home solutions encompassing interconnected lighting, climate regulation, security mechanisms, and energy management. Leverage the potential of wireless communication and sensor amalgamation.
• Empowering Robotics and Automation: Drive robotics initiatives with the board's computational strength, extensive input/output capacity, and wireless connectivity. Enable advanced control and automation realms.
• Crafting Art and Interactive Displays: Manifest immersive and interactive art arrangements, dynamic sculptures, and audiovisual encounters through the board's graphical capabilities, GPIO potential, and sensor integration.
• Remote Oversight and Command Centers: Formulate frameworks for remote oversight and control, spanning agricultural supervision, equipment tracing, or distant data accumulation. Leverage wireless connectivity and sensor resources.
• Precision Environmental Detection: Engineer stations for environmental vigilance monitoring air quality, meteorological data, and pollution indices using the diverse spectrum of sensors and wireless data exchange.
• Innovative Healthcare Apparatus: Devise wearable health and fitness instruments, remote patient monitoring remedies, or medical diagnostic tools. Fuse fitting sensors and wireless communication for their seamless operation.
• Industrial Automation Advancements: Engineer industrial control systems, PLCs, and data acquisition structures by tapping into the board's potent processing, input/output capabilities, and communication alternatives.
• Smart Agriculture Initiatives: Conjure smart agricultural solutions spanning soil moisture evaluation, automated irrigation networks, and crop health observation, all primed to streamline farming practices.
• Engaging DIY Electronics Ventures: Engross in personal electronics assignments, from assembling personalized gadgets to pioneering experimentation with emerging technologies. The board's compatibility with a vast array of peripherals fosters such exploration.
• Wireless Network Pioneering: Erect wireless networks, amplify Wi-Fi coverage, or formulate energy-efficient, long-range communication solutions exploiting the sub-1GHz and 2.4/5GHz wireless preferences.
• Research and Prototyping Frontiers: Embrace the BeaglePlay SBC as a research groundwork for delving into Linux-based systems, sensor fusion, wireless communication, and varied applications.
• Automotive and Transport Innovation: Fabricate automotive diagnostics apparatus, vehicle tracking mechanisms, or infotainment solutions by melding the board's features with automotive electronics intricacies.

Specifications

Texas Instruments AM625 Processor

• A quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor subsystem, capable of reaching speeds of up to 1.4 GHz, provides robust processing capabilities.
• Equipped with a 512KB L2 shared cache, enhancing data access efficiency.
• Each A53 core includes 32KB L1 DCache and 32KB L1 ICache for rapid data access.
• The Arm Cortex-M4F processor operates at speeds of up to 400MHz and is accompanied by 256KB SRAM for streamlined data processing.
• The PowerVR Rogue AXE-1-16 GPU ensures exceptional graphics performance, boasting a fillrate exceeding 500 Mpixels/s.
• It achieves a remarkable 500 MTexels/s performance along with over 8 GFLOPs computational power.
• The GPU supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2, guaranteeing high-quality graphical output.
• The PRU (Programmable Real-Time Unit) Subsystem operates at speeds of up to 333MHz, offering precise control for real-time applications.

Texas Instruments Simplelink CC1352P7 Wireless MCU

• 48-MHz Arm Cortex-M4F processor, the wireless MCU ensures efficient wireless communication.
• The MCU boasts 704KB of flash program memory, providing ample space for essential program code.
• It incorporates 256KB of ROM, dedicated to housing protocols and essential library functions.
• With 144KB of ultra-low leakage SRAM, the MCU enables seamless data handling.
• The wireless MCU supports dual-band Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation, ensuring versatile wireless connectivity.

• Its programmable radio offers extensive support for modulation schemes, including 2-(G) FSK, 4-(G) FSK, MSK, OOK, Bluetooth 5.2 Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4 PHY, and MAC protocols, contributing to a comprehensive wireless communication suite.

Networking

• Experience exceptional wireless connectivity through 2.4/5GHz MIMO Wi-Fi, ensuring robust and high-speed wireless communication.
• Benefit from 2.4GHz Bluetooth Low-Energy and Zigbee, enabling efficient short-range wireless connections.
• The sub-GHz wireless option supports Wi-SUN and Amazon Sidewalk, extending the reach of your wireless network.
• The inclusion of a Gigabit Ethernet port (RJ45) ensures high-speed wired networking capabilities.
• Elevate your networking potential with single-pair Ethernet featuring power-over-data-line support (RJ11), enhancing versatility.

Memory

• A substantial 2GB of DDR4 memory accelerates multitasking and enhances overall system responsiveness.
• With 16GB of eMMC flash storage, the board offers ample space for data storage and program execution.
• The inclusion of a microSD socket facilitates expandable storage options, allowing you to effortlessly access and store additional data.

Display

• A Type-A (full-size) HDMI port supports high-definition displays at 1080P resolution with a 24-bit color depth.
• The OLDI FPC connector serves as an interface for touchscreen displays, enabling interactive and intuitive user experiences.

Add-ons Support

• The mikroBUS interface accommodates various peripherals, including I2C, UART, SPI, MCAN, MCASP, PWM, and GPIO.
• Utilize the Seeed Grove interface for I2C, UART, ADC, PWM, and GPIO, broadening compatibility with a diverse set of peripherals.
• The Sparkfun QWIIC interface streamlines I2C connections, enhancing ease of use and connectivity.

General

• A camera FPC connector allows effortless integration of camera modules, enabling visual data capture and processing.
• A real-time clock battery back-up socket ensures accurate timekeeping and data retention, even during power interruptions.
• TAG-CONNECT JTAG debug connections for AM6254 and CC1352P7 provide convenient debugging options, enhancing development and troubleshooting processes.

Dimensions

• Outline Dimensions: 80mm x 80mm

Items Included

• BeaglePlay SBC
• 4GHz / 5GHz Antennas (x3)
• Sub-GHz Antenna (x1)
• Standoffs
• Quick Start Card

Compatible Case (Sold Separately)

• KKSB BeaglePlay Case