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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
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The PowerBar is a power supply "micro cape" that is designed to run your BeagleBone from batteries.  It provides the BeagleBone with a solid 5V from nearly any power source that can handle the current requirements (for example, an idle BeagleBone Black draws roughly 350mA at 3.7V).  In addition, it has over-voltage (+15V) and reverse-voltage protection on the input connectors.
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===Features===
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*Compatible with both the BeagleBone White and the BeagleBone Black.
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*Powers the BeagleBone from any 3-14VDC power source that can supply enough current.
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*Has footprints for DC barrel jack and JST PH battery connector.
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*Provides over-voltage and reverse-polarity protection.
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*Does not cover the console connector or I2C pins of the expansion ports.
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*Compatible with other capes – just put the PowerBar on top.
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*Turns the BeagleBone's barrel jack into a 5VDC power source (a nifty side-effect).
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==

Revision as of 12:10, 24 April 2014

Description

PowerBar

The PowerBar is a power supply "micro cape" that is designed to run your BeagleBone from batteries. It provides the BeagleBone with a solid 5V from nearly any power source that can handle the current requirements (for example, an idle BeagleBone Black draws roughly 350mA at 3.7V). In addition, it has over-voltage (+15V) and reverse-voltage protection on the input connectors.

Features

  • Compatible with both the BeagleBone White and the BeagleBone Black.
  • Powers the BeagleBone from any 3-14VDC power source that can supply enough current.
  • Has footprints for DC barrel jack and JST PH battery connector.
  • Provides over-voltage and reverse-polarity protection.
  • Does not cover the console connector or I2C pins of the expansion ports.
  • Compatible with other capes – just put the PowerBar on top.
  • Turns the BeagleBone's barrel jack into a 5VDC power source (a nifty side-effect).

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

DC input voltage 3VDC to 14VDC
Cape supplied power on DC 2.0A @ >5VDC
1.2A @ <5VDC

Connectors

DC Power Input 2.1mm DC Jack
JST PH

Signal Usage

The BeagleBone PowerBar uses the following signals:

  • DGND
  • VDD_5V

EEPROM

EEPROM Support No

Documentation

Vendors

Product Images


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