This innovative SBC is based on TH1520, a quad-core 64-bit RISC-V SoC from T-Head, and it’s taking the RISC-V ecosystem to the next level by offering accessibility, performance, and flexibility like never before.

What makes the BeagleV® Ahead awesome?

Well, first off, it’s compact but still packs a punch in terms of performance. It’s got a bunch of I/O interfaces, making it perfect for all sorts of applications like IoT devices, robotics, AI, and embedded systems. Here are some key features and specs of the BeagleV® Ahead SBC that make it stand out:

• RISC-V CPU: Alibaba T-Head TH1520 quad-core RISC-V Xuantie C910 (RV64GCV) processor clocked at 1.85GHz, Xuantie C906 audio DSP, low power Xuantie E902 core, 50 GFLOPS Imagination 3D GPU, and 4 TOPS NPU
• Storage: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 16GB eMMC storage, and a microSD expansion slot.
• Networking: 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet.
• Connectivity: microHDMI, USB3 (5Gbps) microAB (host/device), and Serial debug.
• Add-on board expansion: mikroBUS shuttle (UART/I2C/SPI/ADC/PWM/GPIO), 2xCSI, DSI, and BeagleBone compatible 92-pin cape header pins.
• Open-Source Design: The BeagleV® Ahead follows the principles of open-source hardware, which means you can access and modify the board’s design and firmware. This encourages collaboration and innovation within the RISC-V community, which is pretty awesome.
• Linux-Compatible: Linux lovers rejoice! The BeagleV® Ahead comes with Yocto pre-installed right out of the box. Plus, there are working prototypes of Ubuntu and Fedora available. So you’ll feel right at home with a familiar and robust development environment.

So, if you’re into exploring the world of RISC-V technology, the BeagleV® Ahead is a fantastic choice. It’s powerful, versatile, and gives you the freedom to customize and experiment to your heart’s content.

What’s included?

• BeagleV® Ahead board
• One (1) 2.4GHz/5GHz antenna to use WiFi
• microUSB OTG cable
• Quick-start card

 Technical specifications

Processor	T-Head TH1520 (quad-core Xuantie C910 processor)
PMIC	DA9063
Memory	4GB LPDDR4
Storage	16GB eMMC
WiFi/Bluetooth	PHY: AP6203BM Antennas: 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Ethernet	PHY: Realtek RTL8211F-VD-CG Gigabit Ethernet phy Connector: integrated magnetics RJ-45
microUSB 3.0	Connectivity: USB OTG, Flash support Power: Input: 5V @ <To-Do>, Output: 5V @ <To-Do>
HDMI	Transmitter: TH1520 Video out system Connector: Mini HDMI
Other connectors	microSD mikroBUS connector (I2C/UART/SPI/MCAN/MCASP/PWM/GPIO) CSI connector compatible with BeagleBone AI-64, Raspberry Pi Zero / CM4 (22-pin) DSI connector

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