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Rockchip RK3588S SuperBrain Core Board: The Core Computing Foundation for Edge Intelligence

As AIoT technology deeply penetrates diverse industries, edge devices increasingly demand high-performance, low-power, and highly integrated computing capabilities. Rockchip's RK3588S SuperBrain Core Board, built on an advanced 8nm process, integrates octa-core heterogeneous computing, 6TOPS AI processing power, and 8K ultra-high-definition multimedia capabilities. It serves as the core hardware foundation for edge computing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and virtual/augmented reality applications, establishing itself as a benchmark for domestic high-end AIoT chips. With its exceptional performance and extensive hardware expandability, this core board not only elevates edge-side intelligent computing capabilities but also finds widespread adoption in robotics, automotive electronics, and smart terminals, injecting core momentum into smart hardware innovation.

Hardcore Architecture: 8nm Process Forges an All-Round Computing Powerhouse

The RK3588S Super Brain Core Board's competitive edge stems from its high-performance hardware architecture built upon Rockchip's flagship RK3588S SoC. Utilizing the advanced 8nm FinFET process, the chip achieves high performance while optimizing power consumption and packaging. Compared to the RK3588 in the same series, it better suits the miniaturization and low-power requirements of consumer-grade and lightweight industrial-grade devices.

At the computational core, the board features an octa-core 64-bit heterogeneous processor comprising 4 Cortex-A76 high-performance cores (clocked up to 2.4GHz) and 4 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. Paired with 3MB L3 cache and multi-cluster cache design, it balances high-performance complex computations with low-power daily tasks, effortlessly handling multitasking and high-load processing scenarios. It also integrates an ARM Mali-G610 MP4 quad-core GPU supporting mainstream graphics standards like OpenGL ES 3.2 and OpenCL 2.2. With 450 GFLOPS of graphics processing power, it delivers smoother 3D rendering and visual interactions, providing robust graphics support for AR/VR, smart displays, and other visual applications.

For AI computing, the core board incorporates a high-performance NPU delivering 6TOPS of processing power. It supports INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed-precision operations and seamlessly integrates with mainstream AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Caffe for model conversion. This enables efficient execution of edge AI inference tasks such as facial recognition, behavior analysis, machine vision, and voice interaction, acting as the device's “intelligent brain.” Notably, its computational power allocation capability reduces motion control response latency to under 3 milliseconds. This feature positions it as the core control chip for quadruped robots, industrial robots, and similar devices, performing real-time control functions akin to a “cerebellum.”

Ultimate Scalability: Massive Memory + Full Interface Support for Diverse Scenarios

To meet the massive data processing and multi-peripheral connectivity demands of high-end smart devices, the RK3588S Super Brain Core Board achieves industry-leading performance in storage and interface design. For memory, it features a quad-channel external memory interface supporting LPDDR4/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, with a maximum configurable capacity of 32GB. It also supports 16GB-128GB eMMC flash storage and includes one M.2 interface for expanding SATA3.0 or PCIe2.0 NVMe SSDs. This enables high-speed storage and read/write operations for massive data, providing robust storage support for data-intensive scenarios like edge computing and cloud services.

For interface expansion, the core board exposes all peripheral resources, covering comprehensive interfaces including high-speed transmission, audio/video, networking, and control: It features high-speed interfaces like USB3.1/Type-C, USB2.0 HOST, and PCIe2.0, alongside networking interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet (RGMII) and WiFi SDIO, meeting the device's high-speed networking and data transmission requirements. Audio/video interfaces include 2x I2S, 6x MIPI (including CSI/DSI), and HDMI 2.1 TX, supporting multi-camera integration and multi-display output for scenarios like high-definition video capture and 8K display. Additionally, it provides 4 I2C, 7 UART, and 2 SPI control interfaces for flexible integration with various sensors and peripherals, meeting the customized hardware adaptation needs of industrial control and smart terminals.

Ultra-HD Multimedia: 8K Codecs Elevate Visual Experiences to New Heights

In multimedia processing capabilities, the RK3588S Super Brain Core Board stands as an “Ultra-HD benchmark.” It integrates a professional-grade multimedia processing engine supporting 8K@60fps 10-bit video decoding, compatible with H.265, H.264, VP9, and AV1. It also supports 8K@30fps video encoding and can simultaneously process up to 32 channels of 1080P video, making it ideal for ultra-high-definition applications like smart NVRs, video conferencing terminals, live streaming devices, and smart displays.

The core board also integrates a 48MP ISP image signal processor with HDR and 3DNR noise reduction technologies. Paired with dual MIPI-CSI camera interfaces, it enables high-definition image capture and optimization, ensuring clear visual data even in low-light or complex environments. This delivers high-quality image support for machine vision, intelligent security, and vehicle surround-view applications. Additionally, it supports high-definition display interfaces like HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4, along with HDR video output, creating a complete closed-loop for ultra-high-definition visual experiences from capture to display.

Multi-scenario Deployment: Empowering Industry-Wide Intelligence Upgrades from Robotics to Automotive Electronics

Leveraging its core strengths of high performance, high integration, and low power consumption, the RK3588S Super Brain Core Board has achieved deep deployment across four core scenarios: edge computing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and virtual/augmented reality. It has become the foundational computing power platform in specialized fields including robotics, automotive electronics, smart terminals, and industrial control.

In robotics, the RK3588S serves as the “core brain” for quadruped robots, industrial robots, and service robots. It not only provides real-time motion control and AI inference computing power for popular products like the Yushu robot dog but also enables environmental recognition and path planning through multimodal perception processing. In automotive electronics, it supports smart cockpits and surround-view cameras, partnering with automakers like BYD and GAC to power hundreds of vehicle models as a vital computing backbone for in-vehicle intelligence. For smart terminals, its core boards widely equip premium tablets, ARM PCs, conference displays, and multi-camera systems, ensuring high-performance operation and intelligent interaction. In edge computing, its massive memory, high computing power, and rich interfaces enable edge gateways and edge servers to efficiently process data and perform local inference, realizing a collaborative intelligent architecture spanning cloud, edge, and endpoint.

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