RK's Most Powerful ARM Series: RK3588 + AI + EtherCAT (Linux + Xenomai + IGH) Real-time Solution
The RK3588 is Rockchip's new-generation flagship high-end processor, featuring high computing power, low power consumption, powerful multimedia capabilities, and rich data interfaces. It is equipped with an octa-core CPU (quad-core A76 + quad-core A55) and an ARM G610MP4 GPU, with a built-in NPU offering 6.0 TOPs of computing power.
It boasts five major technical advantages:
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Built-in multiple powerful embedded hardware engines, supporting 8K@60fps H.265 and VP9 decoders, 8K@30fps H.264 decoder, and 4K@60fps AV1 decoder; supports 8K@30fps H.264 and H.265 encoders, high-quality JPEG encoder/decoder, and dedicated image pre-processor and post-processor.
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Built-in 3D GPU, compatible with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2. A special 2D hardware engine with MMU will maximize display performance and provide a smooth operating experience.
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Built-in Rockchip's self-developed 48-megapixel ISP (Image Signal Processor), supporting numerous algorithm accelerators such as HDR, 3A, LSC, 3DNR, 2DNR, sharpening, defogging, fisheye correction, gamma correction, etc.
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The high-performance NPU supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 mixed precision operations. Its powerful compatibility allows for easy conversion of network models based on frameworks like TensorFlow / MXNet / PyTorch / Caffe.
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Features high-performance 4-channel external memory interfaces (LPDDR4/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5), capable of supporting demanding memory bandwidth.



Linux+Xenomai+IGH running for 53 hours: Actual test results:


II. Additionally, we also offer an RK3588+FPGA+AI+EtherCAT version. This allows for more abundant I/O board expansion, stronger AI computing power, and better real-time performance for your solution.
Rockchip RK3399/RK3588 + FPGA hardware acceleration design solution. The RK3399/RK3588 interfaces with FPGA via PCIe. Xinmai Technology has a mature solution.
The FPGA supports ZYNQ/A7/K7, etc., and also supports domestic FPGAs from Anlogic and Gowin.

Superb Computing Power, Perfect Balance of Performance and Power Consumption
In terms of CPU, the RK3588 adopts a typical big.LITTLE architecture with 4 Cortex-A76 cores and 4 Cortex-A55 cores. The big cores operate at 2.4GHz, and the little cores at 1.8GHz, striking a balance between performance and power consumption. 1MB L2 Cache and 3MB L3 Cache provide stronger CPU computing capabilities.
In terms of GPU, the RK3588 integrates ARM Mali-G610. It supports at least two 4K UIs and can smoothly run complex graphics processing and games.
In terms of NPU, the RK3588 integrates Rockchip's fourth-generation AI computing engine with complete independent intellectual property rights. It improves MAC unit utilization and bandwidth efficiency by 30%. The 6.0 TOPs NPU computing power empowers various AI scenarios, providing possibilities for applications such as local offline AI computing in complex scenarios and complex video stream analysis.
Powerful Multimedia Imaging for an Ultimate Experience
The multi-core architecture of RK3588's multimedia imaging core IP provides powerful processing capabilities, delivering an ultimate visual experience to developers and users. The multi-core architecture not only supports current application requirements but also easily upgrades to support future higher-performance extensions.
Firstly, RK3588 adopts Rockchip's latest fourth-generation codec technology, enabling simultaneous encoding and decoding of true 8K video, resulting in clearer images and richer details. It can support simultaneous decoding of over 40 channels of 1080P HD video. In addition to common H265/H264, support for 8K VP9/AV1 decoding ensures good compatibility with overseas video content playback. Upgrades in encoding technologies such as AI-aware encoding, multi-ROI, low-latency encoding, and intelligent bitrate control provide optimized performance for specific scenarios like security applications.
Secondly, RK3588 adopts Rockchip's third-generation image and vision processing technology, integrating a 48-megapixel security-grade ISP, 3F HDR 20bit, 3D noise reduction, distortion correction, wide dynamic contrast enhancement, and other technologies. It supports multi-camera access, 6-camera surround view, etc., delivering a truly stunning visual experience.
Furthermore, RK3588 employs Rockchip's fifth-generation display post-processing technology, allowing for arbitrary superposition of over 20 layers. It can achieve true 8K or dual 4K@120Hz display capabilities. It also supports 7-screen heterogeneous display of 1080P HD images, truly enabling ultra-high-definition, high-frame-rate, multi-resolution, arbitrarily combined multi-screen heterogeneous display.

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