RK3588/RK3588S AI BOX Functional Interface Description

Interface Requirements

Function Definition and Requirements

Remarks

Cost and Goals

Hardware design aims for full domestic production.

6+32GB Version

RK3588S

PCBA Dimensions

146*102

Silkscreen Version Number

RK3588S AI BOX V1.0

eMMC

Supports SanDisk SDINBDA4-32/64/128G

4GB-8GB

Standard 8GB

5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

1 WAN, 4 LAN

One port requires PCIe expansion

WIFI+BT

Supports WIFI6 & BT5.0, domestic Aicov AIC8800D

HDMI 2.1 Out Interface

Supports 1 HDMI output interface, supports 8K output

MIPI Camera*2

Board-to-board connector

MIPI, LVDS Interface

Requires LVDS voltage jumper

eDP Interface

Reserved connector on board

Backlight Control

Reserved connector

6-pin Touchscreen Interface

Reserved connector on board

USB Interface

4 USB 3.0 interfaces

USB power supply needs to consider supporting mobile hard drive power

Type-C Interface

For flashing and supporting ADB debug port

TF Card

Supports 128GB TF card mounting, supports TF card hot-swapping.

SIM Card Slot

Supports MicroSIM card insertion and removal

Mini PCIe Interface

Compatible with mainstream 4G/5G modules like Quectel

SATA Hard Drive

Supports 1 SATA 3.0 interface hard drive mounting.

Audio Output Interface

3.5mm jack, can connect external headphones or AUX input of speakers
2-pin Speaker Interface

Audio Input Interface

Reserved a 2-pin connector

Gravity Sensor

Reserved

Digital Output (DO)

Digital Input (DI)

RS485

RS232

CAN

1 channel

UART

On-board connector, UART compatible with RS485, RS232

I2C

Quantity determined by remaining CPU interfaces, reserved on-board connector

GPIO

Quantity determined by remaining CPU interfaces, reserved on-board connector

Supports AD Key

Reserved connector on board

Fan Power Interface

Supports RTC function

Supports RTC function;

Supports CR1220 coin cell battery installation and removal.

LED Indicator Lights

One power-on button red light, illuminates when the board is powered

Three lights, software-controlled status display

4-PIN USB Encryption

Reserved 4-PIN USB encryption connector, reserved for expansion dongle

Power Switch

Reserved power switch

Reset Button or Upgrade Button

Supports 1 reset button;

9V-36V Power Supply

Standard round jack + Phoenix terminal, supports reverse polarity protection

I. Processor Introduction

The RK3588 is a low-power, high-performance processor suitable for Arm-based PCs, edge computing devices, personal mobile internet devices, and other digital multimedia applications. It adopts an 8nm process, integrating quad-core Cortex-A76 and quad-core Cortex-A55, each with NEON. The RK3588 supports 8K@60fps decoding, features a high-quality JPEG encoder/decoder, a professional image pre-processor, and a built-in GPU fully compatible with OpenGLES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2. The RK3588 introduces a new generation, fully hardware-based, maximum 48-megapixel ISP, a built-in NPU supporting INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 mixed precision computing, and supports Android 12 and Linux systems. The functional block diagram of Rockchip RK3588 is shown below:

II. Product Advantages

Powerful Performance It is a brand new high-end AIoT application chip, adopting an 8nm LP process, equipped with an octa-core 64-bit CPU (quad-core Cortex-A76 and quad-core Cortex-A55), with a main frequency up to 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, and 32GB storage.

Quad-core Architecture GPU Integrates a Mali G610 MP4 quad-core GPU, supports OpenGLES 1.1, 2.0, 3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2. A special 2D hardware engine with MMU will maximize display performance and provide very smooth operation.

Powerful Video Codec 8K encoding + 8K decoding, multiple video sources decoded simultaneously. Supports 8K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9/AV1 video decoding and 8K@30fps H.265/H.264 video encoding.

Built-in Independent NPU The RK3588 integrates Rockchip's fourth-generation AI computing engine with full independent intellectual property rights, improving MAC unit utilization and reducing bandwidth consumption by 30%. With 6 Tops of NPU computing power, it empowers various AI scenarios.

Rich Interfaces It features a comprehensive set of interfaces including dual Gigabit Ethernet, 5G/4G module, HDMI input, HDMI output, PCIe 3.0, PCIe 2.0, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Type-C.

Supported Systems Smoothly runs Android 12 system, with fully open-source code.

III. Features Introduction

Utilizing the Rockchip RK3588 processor, this is a new generation of high-end AIoT application chip, adopting an 8nm LP process. It features an octa-core 64-bit CPU (quad-core Cortex-A76 + quad-core Cortex-A55 architecture), integrates a Mali G610 MP4 quad-core GPU, and has a built-in AI accelerator NPU with computing power up to 6 Tops. It integrates independent 8K video hardware encoders and hardware decoders, providing many powerful embedded hardware engines. While offering stronger performance, power consumption is also well controlled. Its performance is outstanding across various industries.

Built-in NPU, computing power up to 6 Tops

Built-in NPU, supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 mixed precision computing, with computing power up to 6 Tops. Supports deep learning frameworks, and network models based on a series of frameworks such as TensorFlow/MXNet/PyTorch/Caffe can be easily converted, empowering various AI scenarios.

Can be applied to the following scenarios with algorithmic enhancement

Can be applied to face tracking, body tracking, video surveillance, automatic speech recognition (ASR) image classification, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), license plate recognition, object recognition, and more.

8K Video Codec, Clearer Images

The RK3588 supports 8K@60fps H.265/H.264/VP9/AV1 video decoding and 8K@30fps H.265/H.264 video encoding.

Supports simultaneous decoding of up to 40 channels of 1080P HD video. Its video codec capabilities allow for 8K high-definition presentation, with finer image details.

Achieves Multi-Screen Heterogeneous Display, Supports 8K

The RK3588 can achieve 4-screen display, supporting true 8K or 4K@120Hz display capabilities, and also supports 1080P HD images.

Truly achieves ultra-high-definition, multi-resolution arbitrary combination multi-screen heterogeneous display functionality. Effectively enhances the scalability for industry customization.

Supports Multi-Camera Access ISP

The RK3588 integrates a 48-megapixel security-grade ISP, 3F HDR 20-bit, 3D noise reduction, distortion correction, wide dynamic contrast enhancement, and other technologies. It supports multi-camera access, bringing a truly stunning visual experience to the security industry.