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Power supplies

All BeagleBone boards require different power supplies like BeagleBone Balack and other AM335X based boards will be fine with a 5VDC @ 1A but, BeagleBone AI-64 requires aleast 5VDC @ 3A. You have to either supply the power via USB jack or a 2.1mm/2.5mm inner diameter and 5.5mm outer diameter (center positive) barrel jack.

Note

The power supply is not supplied with the board.

Table 141 BeagleBone power supplies

Board	Connector	Power	Tested accessories
BeagleBone Black	2.1mm Barrel Jack	5V @ 2A	Adafruit Sparkfun Logic Supply
BeagleBone Black Wireless
Beaglebone xM
PocketBeagle	microUSB	5V @ 2A	AA10A-050A(M)-R AA10E-050A(M)-R
BeagleBone AI-64	Type-C	5V @ 3A	AA65M-59FKA-R
Beaglebone AI
BeagleBone Green Gateway	2.1mm Barrel Jack	12V @ 5A	PSAC60M-120-R
Beaglebone Blue
BeagleBone X15	2.5mm Barrel Jack	12V @ 5A	TRG70A120-12E01-Level-V

Tip

Most modern day mobile phone chargers are capable of delivering enough current to power any BeagleBone. You may try using that with suitable cable before buying any standalone power srource for your board.

If you plan to use capes or add your own circuitry, higher amperage may be required. Make sure that you have a grounded connection. This can be the USB cable or the HDMI cable.