
The robust Linux development board for IoT projects known as BeagleBone Green Eco
- September 27, 2025
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An open-source single-board computer (SBC) based on the Texas Instruments AM3358 SoC is the Seeed Studio BeagleBone® Green Eco, which was developed by Seeed Studio in collaboration with the BeagleBoard.org Foundation and received its approval. Designed for versatility, it combines high performance, robust security, rich connectivity, and advanced features, making it an excellent choice for developers, students, hobbyists, and innovators alike.
Equipped with the latest TI PMIC TPS6521403, the BeagleBone® Green Eco delivers optimized BOM cost as a reference design. It includes 16GB of onboard eMMC storage and a Gigabit Ethernet port for fast, reliable connectivity—ideal for demanding applications. For seamless prototyping, the board integrates two Grove ports, enabling direct connection to Seeed Studio’s extensive ecosystem of sensor modules with no additional cape required.
As single-board computers continue to power innovation across industries—from smart devices to industrial automation—the BeagleBone® Green Eco provides a powerful yet accessible platform to prototype, test, and bring your hardware ideas to life with ease.
Hardware Overview and Key Features
Highlights of the Design
- High-Performance Processing – Powered by a TI AM3358 1GHz ARM® Cortex-A8 processor with NEON™ SIMD coprocessor and dual-core PRU-ICSS, delivering real-time, low-latency control.
- Advanced Power Management – Integrated TI TPS6521403 PMIC with PFM mode and dynamic voltage scaling, ensuring intelligent and efficient power regulation for stable performance.
- Expanded Storage – Built-in 16GB eMMC, offering 4× the capacity of earlier models.
- High-Speed Networking – Gigabit Ethernet provides up to 10× higher bandwidth for fast, stable communication.
- Comprehensive I/O Interfaces – Includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB Type-C (power/data), and two Grove connectors (I2C & UART) for rapid, solder-free prototyping.
Developer-Ready Software: The software comes preloaded with a Debian image from BeagleBoard.org®, giving you a familiar Linux environment and powerful development tools.