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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

Large Language Model

Vision Language Model

Audio Language Model

RK182X Development Kit

Rockchip dual-chip solution (RK3588 + RK182X) 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

RK3588+RK182X architecture, interconnected via PCIe, enables efficient collaboration: RK3588 handles task scheduling and data preprocessing, while RK182X dedicates its compute power to AI inference. This supports model parallelism and multi-task coordination, ideally suited for robotics navigation and multimodal perception at the edge.

8K Video Codec Support

The main module, powered by the RK3588 octa-core CPU 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 RK3588, 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 with POE Power Sourcing (PSE) support, 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.

Interfaces
Specifications

RK182X Development Kit

Basic Specifications

Main mod

RK3588 module(Core-3588JD4): LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (4/8/16/32GB) + eMMC (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

Main mod: 8K@30fps H.265/H.264

Video decoding

Main mod: 8K@60fps H.265/VP9/AVS2, 8K@30fps H.264 AVC/MVC, 4K@60fps AV1, 1080P@60fps MPEG-2/-1/VC-1/VP8

Storage expansion

1 × TF Card

Power

Mainboard power supply (dual options): 1) DC 24V/5A (5.5 × 2.1mm) 2) 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. * For 12V ATX and 48V ATX connectors, power supply can adopt: 280W AC Power Supply (Input: 100V AC~240V AC, 50Hz~60Hz, 6A; Output 1: 12V DC, 5A; Output 2: 52V DC, 4.6A; Hot-swap not supported)

OS

Linux

Size

231.27mm × 164.13mm × 33.57mm

Weight

≈350g

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 functionality. After connecting an external 48V ATX power supply, it can provide PoE power to terminal devices 2 × LAN (RJ45, 1000Mbps): Upper LAN ports support PSE functionality. After connecting an external 48V ATX power supply, it can provide PoE power to terminal devices Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi (expanded via M.2 E-KEY, shared with SATA0; M.2 E-KEY not populated by default)

Video output

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

Audio

1 × Audio input, 1 × Audio output

SATA/PCIe

① 1 × SATA3.0 (SATA2) ② Three optional functions (select one): 1 × SATA3.0 (SATA0, shared with PCIe; default function) 1 × M.2 (shared with SATA0, M-KEY; supports PCIe NVMe 2280 SSD expansion; not populated by default) 1 × M.2 (shared with SATA0, E-KEY; supports dual-band WiFi expansion; not populated by default)

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), 2 × 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)

Customization

Firefly team, with over 20 years of experience in product design, research and development, and production, provides you with services such as hardware, software, complete machine customization, and OEM server.