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Core-3588L

8K AI Core Board

Powered by Rockchip RK3588, a new-gen flagship octa-core 64-bit processor, this core board features a clock frequency of up to 2.4GHz
and provides a NPU with 6 TOPS computing power and 8K video encoding and decoding. The LGA package enables enhanced stability and
transmission capacity. With a wide range of interface options, Core-3588L supports multiple hard disks, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi6, 5G/4G
expansion, and video inputs and outputs. It is compatible with multiple operating systems and provides backplane reference design
resources for further customization. This product can be used in ARM PCs, edge computing, cloud servers, artificial intelligence,
cloud computing, VR/AR, blockchain, intelligent NVR, and more fields.

New-gen AIoT SoC RK3588

RK3588 is Rockchip's new-gen flagship AIoT SoC with an 8nm lithography process. It features an octa-core 64-bit CPU and a frequency of up to
2.4GHz. Integrated with an ARM Mali-G610 MP4 quad-core GPU and a built-in AI accelerator NPU, this device provides 6Tops computing power and
supports mainstream deep learning frameworks. The powerful RK3588 delivers more optimized performance in various AI application scenarios.

6 TOPS powerful computing power

Equipped with a powerful NPU delivering 6TOPS of computing power, it supports INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed operation and framework switching
of TensorFlow / MXNet / PyTorch / Caffe. Its exceptional compatibility is able to meet the edge computing needs of terminal devices.

Real 8K experience

This core board supports 8K@60fps H.265/VP9 video decoding, delivering a real 8K high-definition display and delicate picture quality. It offers full
compatibility with OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2. The 2D hardware engine significantly enhances display performance, providing smoother operations. This ensures it meets the diverse viewing requirements of users.

New-generation 48-megapixel ISP

The RK3588 introduces the new-generation 48-megapixel ISP 3.0, enabling lens shading correction, 2D/3D noise reduction, sharpening, dehazing,
fisheye correction, gamma correction, and wide dynamic contrast enhancement. These functions significantly improve image quality.

Super-large 32GB RAM

With a maximum configuration of 32GB, this core board exceeds the previous RAM limit, delivering faster response times. It is able to
meet the product requirements for large RAM and high storage capacity.

Support 7-channel camera connections

Equipped with HDMI 2.1/eDP1.3, MIPI-DSI, DP1.4, and BT.1120, this core board supports multiple video output options and multi-channel
8K video output. It can provide seven-screen output with different displays (2 * HDMI + 2 * MIPI DSI + 2 * DP(one DP can be converted to VGA)
+ 1 * BT.1120). This versatile configuration meets the demands of multi-display scenarios. It also supports multi-channel video input interfaces
(HDMI RX2.0, MIPI-CSI, and DVP) and up to7-channel camera interfaces (4 * MIPI CSI DPHY + 2 * MIPI D/CPHY + 1 * DVP).

Strong network communication capability

With GMAC/SDIO3.0/PCIe/USB3.0, Core-3588L can be extended to Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi6/Bluetooth,
and 5G/4G LTE, enabling higher-speed network communication.

Multiple storage expansions and massive capacity

PCIe3.0, PCIe2.0, and SATA3.0 can be connected to multiple SSDs/HDDs simultaneously,
enabling the device to be easily expanded to TB storage capacity.

Extensive connectivity

A wide range of interface options includes PCIe3.0, PCIe2.0, SATA3.0, I2S, I2C, PWM, CAN, UART, SPDIF, SDIO3.0,
MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, USB3.0, USB2.0, Type-C, SPI, ADC, GPIO, and more.

506 Pin LGA package for enhanced stability

The core board uses a LGA package with a total of 506 pins that provide connectivity to the chip's interfaces. With enhanced
transmission and stability, it can be applied to various intelligent products, accelerating their development.

Support various operating systems

Android and Linux OS are supported. These provide a safe and stable system environment
for product research and production, meeting various user needs.

Provide backplane reference design

We provide a backplane reference design and technical information. So users can efficiently continue their secondary development
and quickly create independent and controllable products.

Abundant resources

SDKs, tutorials, technical documents, and development tools are provided, making development simpler and more convenient.

A wide range of applications

The core board can be widely used in ARM PCs, edge computing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing,VR/AR,
blockchain,intelligent NVR, and more.

ARM PC
Edge computing
Cloud server
AI
Cloud computing
VR/AR

Specifications

Specifications
SOC

RockChip RK3588
CPU

Octa-core 64-bit (4×Cortex-A76+4×Cortex-A55), 8nm lithography process, frequency up to 2.4GHz
GPU

ARM Mali-G610 MP4 quad-core GPU

Support OpenGL ES3.2 / OpenCL 2.2 / Vulkan1.1, 450 GFLOPS
NPU

Up to 6TOPs (INT8)

Support INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed operation and framework switching of TensorFlow / MXNet / PyTorch / Caffe

ISP

48MP ISP

Capable of meeting image post-processing needs

Support multiple camera inputs
VPU

Hard decoding: 8K@60fps H.265/VP9/AVS2, 8K@30fps H.264 AVC/MVC,

4K@60fps AV1, 1080P@60fps MPEG-2/-1/VC-1/VP8

Hard encoding: 8K@30fps H.265 / H.264
RAM

4GB/8GB/16GB (up to 32GB optional) 64bit LPDDR4/LPDDR4x/LPDDR5
Storage

16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB eMMC
Power

Voltage: 4V (voltage tolerance: ±5%)
OS

Android and Linux OS
Size

45 mm * 50 mm
Interface Type

LGA package, a total pin of 506
PCB Layer

12-layer PCB board design
Weight

≈20 g
Environment

Operating temperature: -20℃~60℃

Storage temperature: -20℃~70℃

Operating humidity: 10%～90% (non-condensing)

Interface Specifications
Network

Ethernet/Wireless

Integrated GMAC/SDIO3.0/USB3.0 interfaces, with the capability to expand to Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6/Bluetooth, and 5G/4G LTE

Video Input

4 * MIPI CSI DPHY

DPHY V1.2 (2lanes, 2.5Gbps /lane )

2 sets of 2-lane DPHY can be combined into 1 set of 4-lane DPHY.
2 * MIPI D/CPHY

MIPI DPHY V1.2 (4lanes, 2.5Gbps/lane),

MIPI CPHY V1.1 (3lanes, 2.5Gsps/lane)
1 * HDMI RX

Support HDMI 2.0 (3.4Gbps~6Gbps), HDMI 1.4b (250Mbps~3.4Gbps), HDCP2.3 and HDCP1.4
1 * DVP

8/10/12/16-bit standard DVP interface,with a maximum 150MHz data input

Support BT.601/BT.656 and BT.1120 VI interface
Video Output

2 * HDMI2.1 TX
eDP1.3 TX

HDMI2.1, up to 1-channel 8K@60Hz with HDCP2.3 support;

eDP1.3, 4K@60Hz with HDCP1.3 support

HDMI and eDP cannot be used simultaneously

2 * DP1.4a

Support DP TX 1.4a, shared with USB3.1 Gen1, with compatibility for 1, 2, 4 lanes; up to 7680 * 4320@30Hz；

HDCP2.3, HDCP 1.3
2 * MIPI DSI

Support 2 MIPI DPHY 2.0 or CPHY 1.1, up to 4K@60Hz;

support dual MIPI displays (left-right) and RGB/YUV formats (up to 10 bits)
1 * BT.1120 output

Support RGB format (up to 8 bit), with a data rate of up to 150MHz and resolution up to 1920 * 1080@60Hz
Seven-display

Up to seven-screen output with different displays (2 * HDMI + 2 * MIPI DSI + 2 * DP (one DP can be converted to VGA) + 1 * BT.1120)
Audio Output

2 * I2S (8 lane)

Support TX and RX, audio resolution ranging from 16 to 32 bit and a sampling rate of up to 192KHz
2 * I2S (2 lane )

Support TX and RX, audio resolution ranging from 16 to 32 bit and a sampling rate of up to 192KHz
2 * SPDIF

Support 2×16 bit audio data storage and dual-phase stereo output
2 * PDM (8 lane)

Up to 8 channels, audio resolution of 16 to 24 bit, a sampling rate of up to 192KHz

Support PDM master receive mode, and multiple MIC arrays
SATA

3 * SATA3.0

Shared with PCIe 2.1
PCIe

3 * PCIe2.1(1Lanes)

Shared with SATA3

Support RC (Root Complex), with a maximum data rate of 5Gbps
1 * PCIe3.0
(2×2,1×4,4×1)

4 options: 1*4Lane / 2*2Lane / 4*1Lane / (1*2Lane + 2*1Lane)

Each channel supports 8Gbps data rate;

Support RC and EP
USB

3 * USB3.1

2 * USB3.1 OTG (shared with DP (USB3OTG_0 and USB3OTG_1) )

1 * USB3.1 HOST(shared with PIPE-PHY2 (USB3OTG_2) )
2 * USB2.0

2 * USB2.0 HOST、2 * USB2.0 OTG
SDIO

1 * SDIO3.0

Support SDIO3.0 (4-bit data bus widths)
I2C

9 * I2C

Support 7-bit and 10-bit addressing modes, achieving data transfer rates of up to 100k bits/s in standard mode and up to 400k bits/s in fast mode
SPI

5 * SPI

Each controller supports 2 chip select outputs

Offer both serial master and serial slave modes, with software configuration
UART

10 * UART

Built-in 2-channel 64-bit FIFO, used respectively for TX and RX

Support 5-bit, 6-bit, 7-bit, and 8-bit serial data transmission, with a baud rate of up to 4Mbps

All 10 UART channels support automatic flow control mode
CAN

3 * CAN 2.0B

Support CAN standard frames and extended frames for transmission and reception
PWM

16 * PWM

Support up to 16 on-chip PWM channels, with capture mode
ADC

8 * ADC

12-bit single-ended input SAR-ADC, with a sampling rate of up to 1MS/s
GPIO

GPIOs

All GPIOs can be used to generate interrupts.