AM3358: What is the future of AM3358 / BeagleBone Black?

qxc

Part Number: AM3358
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AM5729

Hi,

we're currently using the BeagleBone Black in a product which is sold quite good. Now that the new BeagleBone AI is available, we of course wonder what the future of the current BeagleBone Black and it's AM3358 SoC is. Unfortunately the BB AI and its SoC AM5729 is not a usable replacement for different reasons:

it is way too expensive while it has several features and functions which are not neede
it has a heat-problem, when capes are mounted on top, the heatsink is no longer enough to ensure proper operation
software support is poor, there is neither a StarterWare-like BSP available nor some other resources/esamples that would allow develop bare metal firmware

So...any feedback regarding the future of the BBB? How long may it and the AM3358 be available?

Thanks!

over 5 years ago

0 Nick Saulnier over 5 years ago

TI__Guru** 101010 points

Hello qxc,

Beaglebone Black is produced by BeagleBoard. If you have questions about the roadmap for BeagleBone Black, I would suggest checking at http://beagleboard.org/ .

AM335x and AM57xx are different processors that are good at different kinds of tasks. AM57xx does not replace AM335x, but it does allow you to tackle new computing challenges.

Regards,

Nick

0 qxc over 5 years ago in reply to Nick Saulnier

Genius 5820 points

OK, thanks. I asked about the BBB/BB AI here because TI lists them as official (evaluation) boards on their pages.

So how about the AM3358 - any end-of-life plans here?

0 qxc over 5 years ago

Genius 5820 points

Part Number: AM3358

After this wasn't clearly answered in my last question: what is the roadmap for the AM3358 SoC - how long will it be available?

0 Nick Saulnier over 5 years ago

TI__Guru** 101010 points

Merging this with the prior thread.

-Nick

0 Nick Saulnier over 5 years ago in reply to Nick Saulnier

TI__Guru** 101010 points

Hello,

We will not end-of-life AM335x within the next couple of years. Let me see if I can find more specific guidance for you.

Regards,

Nick

0 Srik Gurrapu over 5 years ago in reply to Nick Saulnier

TI__Expert 3353 points

Hello,

To elaborate on Nick's response, please see below link on how TI is addressing the longevity of these products.

https://www.ti.com/support-quality/quality-policies-procedures/product-life-cycle.html

Let us know if you've any further questions.

Thank you,

Srik Gurrapu

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