AndiceLabs:PowerBar

Description
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 3-12VDC power source that can supply enough current (NOTE: the silkscreen states 3-14VDC but 12VDC is the recommended max).
 * 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).

Signal Usage
The BeagleBone PowerBar uses the following signals:
 * DGND
 * VDD_5V

Documentation

 * Schematics and project files are available at the PowerBar information page.

Vendors

 * AndiceLabs

Product Images
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