2nd Generation Product Enhancements
The Intel Galileo board (Gen 2) delivers improved features and functionality in the following areas:
- 12 GPIOs fully native for greater speed and improved drive strength.
- 12-bit PWM for more precise control of servos and smoother response.
- 12 V Power-over-Ethernet capable.
- Power supplies from 7 V to 15 V are supported.
- Serial console UART header is compatible with FTDI USB converters.
- Console UART1 can be redirected to Arduino headers in sketches, which can eliminate the need for soft-serial.
Arduino Uno R3-Compatible
Getting familiar with the board and developing applications is a snap because the Intel Galileo board (Gen 2) matches the Arduino 1.0 pinout and is also software-compatible with the Arduino Software Development Environment.
Open Source Hardware
The Intel Galileo board (Gen 2) is an open source hardware design. Schematics, Cadence Allegro board files, and bill of materials (BOM) are freely available for download.
Extensive Expandability
In addition to Arduino hardware and software compatibility, the Intel Galileo board (Gen 2) includes the following industry-standard I/O ports and features:
- Full-sized mini-PCI Express slot
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet* RJ45 port with PoE support
- Micro-SD slot
- TTL UART 6-pin header
- USB 2.0 Host port
- USB 2.0 Client port