Introduction#

PocketBeagle2 is based on Texas Instrments AM6232 SoC, it’s dual A53 cores can provides more than double the performance of the classic PocketBeagle. The new design comes with pre-soldered headers, 3-pin JST-SH 1.00mm uart debug port, USB-C port, MSPM0L1105, 512MB RAM, LiPo Battery charger, and optional eMMC storage.

Comparison#

The board is intended to provide functionality well beyond classic PocketBeagle, while still providing compatibility with PocketBeagle’s expansion headers as much as possible. There are several significant differences between the designs.

Table 2 Table: PocketBeagle comparison#
Feature	PocketBeagle2	PocketBeagle classic
SoC	AM6232	AM3358
Arm CPU	Cortex-A53 (64-bit)	Cortex-A8 (32-bit)
Arm cores	2 x 1.4GHz	1 x 1GHz
RAM	512MB DDR4	512MB DDR3

Todo

add cape compatibility details

PocketBeagle2 Features and Specification#

This section covers the specifications and features of the board and provides a high level description of the major components and interfaces that make up the board.

Table 3 Table: PocketBeagle2 Features and Specification#
	Feature
Processor	Texas Instruments AM6232
SDRAM Memory	LPDDR4 3200MHz (512MB) Kingston D2516AN9EXGXN-TU
Onboard Flash	eMMC (2GB) Kingston EMMC04G-MT32-01G10
PMIC	TPS6521903
Debug Support	3 pin 3.3V JST-SH 1.00mm UART debug port (RPI debug probe compatible)
Debug Support	10-pin JTAG TAG-CONNECT footprint
Power Source	USB C or Cape Header VIN (5V @ 1A)
PCB	55 x 35 mm
Indicators	1x Power, 1x Battery charging, and 4x User Controllable LEDs
SD/MMC Connector	microSD (1.8/3.3V)
User Input	Power Button User/Boot Button
Weight	12.7gm

Board Component Locations#

This section describes the key components on the board. It provides information on their location and function. Familiarize yourself with the various components on the board.

Board components#

This section describes the key components on the board, their location and function.

Front components location

Table 4 PocketBeagle2 board front components location table#
Feature	Description
AM6232 SoC	Internet of Things (IoT) and gateway SoC with dual core A53 @ 1.4GHz
MSPM0 MCU	MSPM0 MCU to provide ADC and EEPROM functionality
U, P and C LEDs	USR1 - USR4 (U) user LEDs, Power (P) & Charging (C) LED indicator
USB C	Power and connectivity.
User button	User action button, hold down to boot from sdCard on a board with eMMC
Power button	Hold down to toggle ON/OFF
TPS6521903	Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC)
512MB RAM	512MB DDR4 RAM
4GB eMMC (optional)	Optional flash storage
JTAG debug port	Tag-Connect JTAG (AM6232) debug port

Back components location

Table 5 PocketBeagle2 board back components location table#
Feature	Description
microSD	Micro SD Card holder
P1 & P2 cape header	Expansion headers for PocketBeagle capes.
UART debug ports	3pin JST-SH 1.00mm UART debug port (RPI debug probe compatible)