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RK182X Development Kit

3D RAM Stacking Architecture

· Dual-Core Design for Multi-Task Processing

· Main Module Supports 8K Codec

· High-Bandwidth DRAM

· Millisecond-Level Low Latency 

· POE Gigabit Ethernet Port

· Onboard SATA/PCIe Interfaces

· Rich Expansion Interfaces

· Provides development materials

Manual Wiki Download

Large Language Model

Vision Language Model

Audio Language Model

RK182X Development Kit
RK182X Development Kit

Rockchip dual-chip solution combines task scheduling and data pre-processing with a dedicated 20 TOPS NPU for AI inference. Its 3D RAM stacking architecture delivers high bandwidth to smoothly run 3B/7B parameter models locally with millisecond-level response.

Dual-Core Architecture

Adopting a main module and auxiliary RK182X module architecture, interconnected via PCIe, enables efficient collaboration. The main module handles task scheduling ＆ data preprocessing, while RK182X dedicates its compute power to AI inference. It supports model parallelism ＆ multi-task coordination, ideally suited for robotics navigation ＆ multimodal perception at the edge.

8K Video Codec Support

The main module, features an octa-core CPU architecture and its high-performance VPU, delivers robust 8K video codec and multi-channel 4K stream processing. Combined with the AI compute power of the RK182X co-processor, it enables real-time video analytics for intelligent edge vision applications.

High-Bandwidth DRAM

Integrates high-bandwidth embedded DRAM (2.5GB/5GB variants), delivering a token generation rate of over 100 tokens/s with an end-to-end latency as low as 0.1s for efficient local AI processing.

Millisecond-Level Low Latency

Local AI processing minimizes network reliance, ensuring millisecond-level response and enhanced data privacy. The dedicated RK182X NPU, coordinated by the main module, maintains real-time decision-making even in poor network conditions, boosting reliability and safety in critical applications like medical monitoring and autonomous driving.

POE Gigabit Ethernet Port

Features 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, of which 9 support POE (PSE) functionality, enabling high-throughput data transfer and multi-device connectivity. Its strong compatibility with ONVIF/RTSP-compliant network cameras makes it ideal for security, education, and industrial safety applications.

Onboard SATA/PCIe Interfaces

Onboard SATA 3.0 and M.2 PCIe interfaces support TB-scale storage expansion with SSDs/HDDs. Combined with the RK182X co-processor, it enables efficient local processing of AI datasets and video logs, eliminating cloud transmission risks—ideal for data-intensive tasks like NAS and long-term monitoring.

Rich Expansion Interfaces

Offers a comprehensive set of interfaces including USB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, RS485, IO and UART for seamless hardware expansion and multi-modal input, significantly enhancing the product's adaptability and scalability.

Development Materials

A full suite of development resources—including source code, tutorials, and technical documentation—is provided to simplify and accelerate the development process.
3D RAM Stacking Architecture

RK182X co-processor is engineered for high-performance AI inference at the edge. Its 3D RAM stacking architecture delivers ultra-high DRAM bandwidth, eliminating data bottlenecks to smoothly run 3B/7B parameter LLMs and VLMs while significantly reducing latency.It supports INT4/INT8/INT16 multi-precision computation and mainstream frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, meeting diverse edge AI development needs.

Application Scenarios

Widely adapt to intelligent gateway server, robots, edge computing, industrial automation, Intelligent security, smart city and other products and fields.

Intelligent Gateway Server
Intelligent Gateway Server
Robots
Robots
Edge Computing
Edge Computing
Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation
Intelligent Security
Intelligent Security
Smart City
Smart City
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Specifications

RK182X Development Kit

Basic Specifications

Main mod

Optional RK3588/RK3588S/RK3576 module ○ RK3588 module(Core-3588JD4): LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (4/8/16/32GB) + eMMC (32/64/128/256GB), 6T (INT8) computing power ○ RK3588S module(Core-3588SJD4 AI): LPDDR5 (4/8/16/32GB) + eMMC (16/32/64/128GB), 6T (INT8) computing power ○ RK3576 module(Core-3576JD4): LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (2/4/8/16GB) + eMMC (16/32/64/128/256GB), 6T (INT8) computing power

Sub mod

Optional RK1820/RK1828 module ○ RK1820 module: 2.5GB on-chip DRAM, 20TOPS (INT8) computing power, which can smoothly run large models within 3B ○ RK1828 module: 5GB on-chip DRAM, 20TOPS (INT8) computing power, which can smoothly run large models within 7B

Video encoding

● RK3588/RK3588S：8K@30fps H.264 ● RK3576：4K@60fps H.264

Video decoding

● RK3588/RK3588S：8K@60fps VP9/AVS2, 8K@30fps H.264 AVC/MVC, 4K@60fps AV1, 1080P@60fps MPEG-2/-1/VC-1/VP8 ● RK3576：8K@30fps VP9/AVS2/AV1, 4K@120fps VP9/AVS2/AV1, 4K@60fps H.264/AVC

Storage expansion

1 × TF Card

Power

● Mainboard power supply (dual options): ○ DC 24V/5A (5.5 × 2.1mm) ○ 12V ATX connector power supply ● 48V ATX connector: After connecting an external 48V power supply to the ATX connector, it can provide PoE power (PSE) to terminal devices. * 12V ATX connector and 48V ATX connector power supply can be used: 280W AC desktop power supply (hot-plug not supported).

OS

Linux

Size

232.97mm × 162.8mm × 34.86mm

Weight

Net weight: 467g (with heatsink), Gross weight with package: 1338g

Environment

Operating Temperature: -20℃～60℃, Storage Temperature: -20℃～70℃, Storage Humidity: 10%～90%RH (non-condensing)

Interface Specifications

Network

● 8 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45): Supports PSE function after external 48V ATX power input, can provide PoE power supply for terminal devices. ● 2 × LAN (RJ45, 1000Mbps): ○ Upper LAN port supports PSE function (after external 48V ATX power input, can provide PoE power supply for terminal devices). ○ Lower LAN is management port (not available when main module is Core-3588SJD4 AI). ● 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi (expanded via M.2 E-KEY, shared with SATA1) ● 4G LTE (expanded via Mini PCIe, not available when main module is Core-3576JD4)

Video output

1 × VGA (Maximum resolution 1080P), 1 × HDMI2.0 (Default support for 1080P)

Audio

1 × Audio input, 1 × Audio output

SATA/PCIe

● 2 × SATA3.0 (SATA2, SATA3; available only when main module is Core-3588JD4) ● Select one of the following functions: ○ 1 × SATA3.0 (SATA1, shared with PCIe; default function) ○ 1 × M.2 (PCIe1, shared with SATA1, M-KEY; expandable for PCIe NVMe 2280 SSD), 1 × M.2 (PCIe WiFi, shared with SATA1, E-KEY; expandable for WiFi)

USB

2 × USB3.0, 1 × USB3.0 (20Pin-1.25mm wafer)

Button

1 × Power, 1 × MaskRom, 1 × Reset

DIP switch

1 × Automatic power-on DIP switch (ON: Automatically turn on after powering; Off: Press the power button to manually power on after powering on) 1 × USB mode toggle switch (ON: USB HOST; Off: USB Device)

Other interfaces

1 × RS485&IO (10Pin-1.25mm), 1 × SATA_PWR (4Pin-3.96mm), 1 × UART (10Pin-1.25mm), 1 × FAN (4Pin-1.25mm), 1 × RES_FAN (4Pin-1.25mm), 1 × SYS_FAN (4Pin-2.54mm), 1 × Debug (3Pin-2mm), 1 × 12V ATX connector (6Pin-4.2mm), 1 × 48V ATX connector (4Pin-4.2mm)
Accessories

USB to UART Module

$ 5.90

WXT14R2201 WiFi Module

$ 15.00

HIKVISION SATA SSD

$ 538.00

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