Beagle-Y-AI Overheating – Need Cooling or Heatsink Advice

General Discussion
1

Hello everyone,

I’m using the Beagle-Y-AI board in a continuous application, but it heats up quickly and becomes unstable. We’re unable to proceed with our testing due to the excessive temperature.

Can anyone from the community or support team guide us on:

  • Recommended heatsinks or fans for the Beagle-Y-AI?
  • Any known overheating issues or thermal design notes?
  • Safe temperature limits for the board?

Any advice, links, or compatible accessories would be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Siddhi

2

You can use the Raspberry Pi 5 Heatsink… Fan is controlled over the fan header based on cpu temps…

Regards,

3

As Robert points out, the standard RPi 5 Heatsink should fit nicely,
though be aware that some “blue”-pad adjustments will have to be made.

Only you know what operational parameters apply to your application,
so access to a thermal chamber might be advisable.

The part itself is specified as Automotive, a notch beyond the normal Commercial range.

4

We’re using the Beagle-Y-AI board and noticed it gets very hot within a few minutes of powering on — even with no GPIOs, sensors, or USB devices connected. Only a 5V 3A power supply is connected.

Details:

  • Power source: 5V 3A regulated adapter
  • No external devices or peripherals connected
  • No software load running — just idle after boot

The board becomes hot to the touch and feels unsafe for continuous use. We want to know:

  • Is this level of heating normal for the Beagle-Y-AI?
  • Are there specific components (CPU, PMIC, etc.) that usually run hot?
  • Are there any recommended heatsinks or thermal management practices?
  • Could this be a hardware defect or overcurrent issue?

Any insights or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!