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PocketBeagle® Board: The USB-Key-Fob Computer

BeagleBoard.org® PocketBeagle is controlled by Octavo’s SiP based on Texas Instruments’ AM335x ARM® Cortex®-A8

Image of beagleboard.org's PocketBeagle® BoardBeagleBoard.org's PocketBeagle is an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer. PocketBeagle features an incredible low cost, slick design, and simple usage, making it the ideal development board for beginners and professionals alike.

Based on Octavo Systems' OSD3358-SM 21 mm x 21 mm system-in-package (SiP) OSD3358-512M-BSM which includes 512 MB DDR3 RAM, 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, 2x 200 MHz PRUs, ARM Cortex-M3, 3D accelerator, power/battery management and EEPROM. The ability to purchase the Octavo SiP independently offers flexibility to expand the Beagle® design into any custom application without the need to tackle complex design hurdles such as the DDR3 memory. This allows rapid development to production.

TechForum: PocketBeagle Getting Started

Octavo's SiP BGA: OSD335x-SM System-in-Package (SiP) Family

Features Software Compatibility
  • Low cost Linux computer with tremendous expansibility
  • Opportunity to learn many programming aspects from educators on-line
  • Openness and flexibility tear down limits on the user's imagination
  • 72 expansion pin headers with power and battery I/Os
  • Eight analog inputs
  • 44 digital I/Os and numerous digital interface peripherals
  • microUSB host/client and microSD connectors
  • Debian GNU/Linux images customized for BeagleBone
  • Cloud9 IDE on Node.js with BoneScript library
  • Any BeagleBone Black software not needing access to unavailable expansion pins

Diagram: PocketBeagle Expansion Headers Diagram

PocketBeagle Board

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityView Details
POCKETBEAGLE OSD3358 EVAL BRDPOCKETBEAGLE-SC-569POCKETBEAGLE OSD3358 EVAL BRD0View Details

Associated Parts

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityView Details
IC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MBOSD3358-512M-BSMIC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MB0View Details
IC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MBOSD3358-512M-BASIC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MB0View Details
IC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MBOSD3358-512M-INDIC MODULE CORTEX-A8 1GHZ 512MB0View Details
BEAGLEBONE BLK REV C AM3358BZCZBBB01-SC-505BEAGLEBONE BLK REV C AM3358BZCZ548 - ImmediateView Details
BEAGLEBONE BLACK WIRELESSBBBWL-SC-562BEAGLEBONE BLACK WIRELESS0View Details
Published: 2017-09-21

Related Product Training Modules

OSD335x C-SiP System-in-Package Family This PTM will introduce the OSD335x C-SiP™, A Complete, System-in-Package including technical details, example applications, and benefits to designers.

Related Product Highlight

OSD335x-SM System-in-Package (SiP) Family Octavo Systems' OSD335x-SM is the perfect solution for the designer that is looking for the most flexible Arm®-based solution in the smallest footprint.
OSD335x System-in-Package (SiP) Family Octavo Systems' OSD335x family of SiP products are designed to allow implementation of systems based on Texas Instruments’ Sitara™ AM335x line of processors.
Selecting BeagleBoard Hardware PocketBeagle joins the well-established BeagleBoard X15, BeagleBone Blue and Black Wireless as a source for developing your ARM Cortex-A15 and A8 Octavo designs

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