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RK3588S Edge Compute Mainboard
The Zhcloudlink RK3588 edge compute mainboard uses the Rockchip RK3588, an octa-core processor at up to 2.4GHz, Mali-G610, and a 6 TOPS NPU. The system can be Android 13 or Debian 12, with memory up to 32GB. Custom mainboards and edge compute hardware are supported.
EDGE / Edge Compute Mainboard
Rockchip RK3588 · Octa-core 2.4GHz · 6 TOPS
This board uses the Rockchip RK3588 octa-core processor, with a frequency up to 2.4GHz, a Mali-G610 GPU, and an NPU of up to 6 TOPS. The system is Debian 12. Display, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and 4G/5G expansion are on the same board. Zhcloudlink supports custom mainboards and also supports edge compute hardware.
Overview and Features
The GPU is compatible with OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2. It integrates LVDS, eDP, MIPI, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 4G, 5G, a 5W×2 amplifier, a TF card, infrared remote control, serial and IO, HDMI, MIC, and backlight power. It can decode common video and image formats and drive a TFT LCD. It is suited to AI servers, face payment, security, healthcare, transportation, industrial control, smart education, and smart retail.
- High integration: USB, LVDS, HDMI output, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth are together, and a TF card can be inserted.
- Expansion interfaces: 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 4 expandable serial ports, 4 GPIO, and 1 4G PCIe.
- RKNN NPU up to 6 TOPS. Memory can be selected up to 32GB.
- Serial is 4 TTL channels, of which 2 can be changed to RS232 and 2 can be changed to RS485.
Zhcloudlink can customize the mainboard for a project and supply matching edge compute hardware. One USB 3.0 can be removed and replaced with a TYPE-C compatible with DP 1.4, up to 8K@30fps.
Appearance and Interfaces
The photos are from one batch and one feature set. The board is updated over time; what ships follows the sample you receive.
Hardware Specifications
| Compute and system | |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3588S |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4×Cortex-A76 + 4×Cortex-A55), 64-bit, up to 2.4GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610, supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2 |
| NPU | RKNN, up to 6 TOPS |
| Memory | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB / 32GB optional |
| Built-in storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB optional |
| System | Android 13 or Debian 12, optional |
| Playback modes | Loop, scheduled, insert |
| Multimedia | MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, H.265, VC-1, VP9, VP8, MVC, AV1 |
| Display and expansion | |
| Display | eDP / HDMI 2.1 / MIPI / LVDS / DP (TYPE-C) |
| LVDS | 1 channel, 30 PIN Dupont, can drive 50/60Hz LCD panels at multiple resolutions |
| MIPI | 1 channel, 40 PIN FPC, up to 4K@60fps |
| eDP | 1 channel, 20 PIN Dupont, up to 4K@60fps. Mutually exclusive with HDMI output |
| HDMI | 1 Type-A connector, HDMI TX 2.1, up to 8K@60fps. Mutually exclusive with eDP |
| TF card | Supports 16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB; larger capacities are also supported when compliant with SD3.0 and MMC 4.51 |
| Touch | 1 I2C touchscreen interface |
| Remote and indicators | Infrared remote control, device status indicator |
| Serial / IO | 4 TTL, of which 2 can be changed to RS232 and 2 can be changed to RS485; plus 4 GPIO |
| USB | 2 USB 3.0 and 2 built-in USB sockets. One USB 3.0 can be removed and changed to TYPE-C. TYPE-C is compatible with DP 1.4, up to 8K@30fps |
| Audio output | 1 3.5mm headphone jack, 1 dual-channel speaker interface |
| Network | 10/100/1000M adaptive Ethernet; built-in Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4; Wi-Fi can be a hotspot; 4G and 5G can be added |
| Other | Gravity sensing is supported and is not populated by default. RTC is supported, including scheduled power on and off. Upgrade via local USB, wireless, and PC |
| Mechanical and environment | |
| Power | 1 2.54mm 6P power input, and 1 DC jack with a 6.0mm outer diameter and a 2.0mm inner pin |
| Dimensions | 138mm × 85mm, tolerance ±0.5mm; board thickness 1.6mm, tolerance ±10% |
| Operating environment | Temperature 0℃ to 80℃, recommended 5℃ to 35℃; humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
Questions
Which chip does this board use?
The processor is the Rockchip RK3588S. The octa-core is 4 Cortex-A76 plus 4 Cortex-A55, 64-bit, up to 2.4GHz. The GPU is Mali-G610. The RKNN NPU is up to 6 TOPS.
Which system and memory options are available?
The system is selected from Android 13 and Debian 12. Memory can be 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB. Built-in storage can be 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB.
Can HDMI and eDP output at the same time?
The documentation states that HDMI output and eDP are mutually exclusive. HDMI TX 2.1 is up to 8K@60fps, and eDP is up to 4K@60fps. MIPI alone is up to 4K@60fps.
Can the mainboard be customized?
Yes. Zhcloudlink supports custom mainboards and also supports edge compute hardware. One USB 3.0 can be removed and replaced with a TYPE-C compatible with DP 1.4, up to 8K@30fps. Optional positions follow the board as delivered.
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