ROCK 5B is a resilient, high-performing, multifunctional ARM SBC (Single Board Computer) based on the powerful Rockchip RK3588 SoC packed with class leading features, exceptional functionality, and expansion options as standard.

Incorporating a Quad Arm Cortex A76 CPU, Quad Arm DynamIQ Cortex A55, Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU, stereo audio jack, dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution, micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, multiple connectivity, and storage possibilities, it is compatible with a wide range of software operating systems as standard. Get ready to evolve your designs with the ROCK 5B.

The onboard On/Off power button means that the ROCK 5B can perform safe shutdowns at the touch of a button without the risk of corrupting storage. It also features multiple storage capabilities, it comes with an eMMC socket as standard. The board’s exceptional features, outstanding performance, and reliability make it ideal for even the most demanding multimedia and industrial applications.

Figure: Features of ROCK 5B

Reliable Rockchip SoC

ROCK 5B provides reliable and robust performance based on the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, Arm DynamIQ Quad Cortex – A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – A55 @ 1.8GHz CPU, Arm Mali – G610MC4 GPU and 8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM. You can be certain that your board will deliver exceptional performance, it’s solid as a ROCK!

Super handy power on/off button for safe shutdowns

Fed up with having to type code into the command line to safely shut down your single board computer? The ROCK 5B features a built-in On/Off power button meaning you can perform safe shutdowns at the touch of a button without the risk of corrupting storage. ROCK 5B offers this huge convenience as standard, allowing you to be flexible with your applications.

More OS, more options

ROCK 5B is extremely practical, as it is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Android 12, Debian/Ubuntu Linux, the full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set, and others.

No storage limitations

ROCK 5B benefits from extensive storage capacity, 8GB RAM, and a high-speed eMMC socket for eMMC modules which can be used for OS and data storage.

Highly compatible with SBC accessories

The 40-pin GPIO expansion header supports a wide range of interface options, providing the board with almost endless connectivity capabilities to ensure outstanding compatibility with an enormous range of SBC accessories.

Figure: Pinout of ROCK 5B

Unrivaled 8K display

Finally! A single board computer that supports 8K display. With an Arm Mali G610MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) at its heart, the ROCK 5B is tailor-made for advanced multimedia applications, including games, videos, and signage. The board benefits from camera and display interfaces, two HDMI ports supporting dual displays up to 8Kp60 and 4Kp60 resolution, a micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, high-quality stereo audio output through a 3.5mm audio jack, and much more.

Figure: Supports 8K Display

True thermal management

The ROCK 5B has a PWM fan connector (power out and voltage TBC) and 2 heatsink mounting holes meaning that no matter how high-performance your application may be you can be sure the ROCK 5B will deliver excellent performance under most conditions. we think that’s pretty cool!

Figure: Dimensional Drawing of Rock 5B

Figure: Peripherals of Rock 5B

Specifications:

• SoC: Rockchip RK3588
• Processor: Arm DynamIQ (Quad Cortex – [email protected]/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – [email protected])
• GPU: Arm Mali G610MC4
• Memory: 8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM
• Power Requirements: USB TypeC™ PD Version 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A and 20V/2A. The recommended power source capacity is at least 24W without an M.2 SSD or 36W with an M.2 SSD.
• HDMI: Dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution and 4Kp60, and a micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution.
• USB: 2×USB2 HOST ports, 1 USB3 HOST port, 1 USB3 OTG/HOST port
• MIPI: 1×4 lane DSI, 1×4 lane CSI
• Storage: Micro SD / eMMC
• UART: 2×UART
• On/Off Power Button: Yes
• Software:
•      Full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set
•      Debian/Ubuntu Linux support
•      Android 12 support
•      RKNPU2 NPU software stack
•      Hardware access/control library for Linux and Android
• Operation temperature: 0 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: -20 to 80 °C

Applications:

• 4k video capture card
• IoT connectivity
• Computer Vision applications
• Robotics

Documentations:

• Android 12 Guide for Installation
  
• Debian Guide for Installation
• Ubuntu Guide for Installation

Package Includes:

• 1 x ROCK 5B 8GB Single Board Computer