PandaBoard

The Pandaboard is the first open mobile development platform based on Texas Instruments’ OMAP4 line of processors.

The Pandaboard is driven by the dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 OMAP4430, with each core running at 1 GHz. Included in the processor is a POWERVR SGX450 integrated 3D graphics accelerator and a programmable DSP that provides Full HD (1080p) multi-standard encode/decode, as well as low power audio capabilities.

Perfect for mobile media application development, the PandaBoard is equipped with dual HDMI ports (one HDMI v1.3, one DVI-D) 1 GB low power DDR2 RAM, as well as 3.5mm audio in/out jacks. For networking, onboard 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR are included.

Two hi-speed USB 2.0 host ports and 1 USB 2.0 on-the-go ports and a DB-9 RS232 connector make debugging and interfacing with other components simple and direct.

Expansion headers for I2C, GPMC, USB, MMC, DSS, ETM, and a camera allow a multitude of customization and development options.

On the whole, the PandaBoard offers an unparalleled development experience with cutting-edge low-power mobile technology on a single compact board, eliminating the need to incorporate traditional peripherals for hardware and software development.

Specifications

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.5” x 4.0” x 1.4”
• Weight: 2.7 oz
• OMAP 4430 dual core ARM Cortex-A9 processor @ 1 GHz
• POWERVR SGX540 graphics core supporting OpenGL® ES v2.0, OpenGL ES v1.1, OpenVG v1.1 and EGL v1.3
• Full Size SD/MMC slot
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
• HDMI v1.3 – Full HD and DVI-D
• 3.5” audio in/out
• 1 USB 2.0 OTG port
• 2 USB 2.0 host ports
• 14-pin JTAG
• UART via DB-9 connector
• 26 GPIO pins on expansion headers for I2C, GPMC, USB, MMC, DSS, and ETM compatibility
• Configurable LEDs for debugging
• Power via USB or 5V DC barrel jack

Resources

• PandaBoard official reference manual

• PandaBoard official resource page