FET3568-C System on Module Based on Rockchip RK3568 AI Processor
FET3568-C system on module (SoM) / Computer on Module carries Rockchip’s new generation AIoT processor RK3568 a 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC equipped with NPU on board running speed at up to 2.0GHz but low power performance. The SoM has been proven to be robust and reliable through harsh ambient temperature tests, stress tests and long-run tests. Widely used in medical, industrial, transportation, cloud terminal, streaming media, security, AI application, energy management and other related applications.
Forlinx Rockchip RK3568 SoM Features:
- 38.4GFLOPS 800MHz GPU Mali-G52;
- 1TOPS NPU;
- Various high speed interface: 2x USB3.0, 2xPCIE3.0, 3x SATA3.0;
- 2x 1000Mbps Ethernet(GMAC), 3x CAN-FD, 10x UART;
- Multiple display interface, HDMI(up to 4K output), LVDS, MIPI-DSI, RGB, eDP, supports 3-screen playing sync/ async;
FET3568-C SoM
Powerful A55 with NPU
FET3568-C SoM is equipped with quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55 processor with built in NPU based on advanced 22nm process technology, running at up to 2.0GHz, and plenty of high-speed peripheral interfaces are available.
High-performance NPU for Lightweight AI
Neural network acceleration engine with processing performance up to 1 TOPS. Supports RKNN-Toolkit. In addition, with its strong compatibility, network models based on a series of frameworks such as TensorFlow/MXNet/PyTorch/Caffe can be easily converted.
Multiple Display Interfaces: Realize Three-Screen Heterogeneous Display
HDMI2.0, eDP, LVDS, RGB Parallel and MIPI-DSI are all well supported, besides, it supports three displays simultaneously output up to 4K, which is preferable and applicable for PDA, cash register, multi-screen advertising machine, karaoke machine, electronic bus stop board, self-service machine, etc.
Compatible with RTOS, Reduces Latency
The FET3568-C system on module has RT-PREEMPT real-time patches added in the Linux system, thereby transforming it into a real-time operating system. This significantly reduces interrupt and scheduling latency, making it suitable for applications with high real-time requirements.
Powerful Video Codec Performance
Support 4K resolution H.264/H.265/VP9 and other formats high-definition hard decoding, and can support multiple video sources decoding simultaneously, support HDR10 with excellent color and dynamic range performance; FET3568-C SoM supports H.264 and H.265 format hardware encoding at 1080p60fps, and supports dynamic code rate, frame rate, and resolution adjustment.
Rich High-Speed Interfaces: Expand Functionality and Connect More Efficiently
Equipped with 3 PCIe, 4 separate USB, 3 SATA controllers, and 2 builtin GMAC can support RGMII/ SGMII/ QSGMII(2MAC) to expand dual Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Industry Wide Compatible SoM Board
Rockchip RK3568 SoM&SBC Video
Forlinx RK3568 SoM & Single Board Computer
▊ Specifications
FET3568-C SoM Basic Parameters |
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CPU |
Rockchip RK3568B2 Quad-core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
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GPU |
• ARM Mali-G52-2EE |
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NPU |
Up to 1 TOPS (INT8); supports INT8/INT16/FP16/BFP16 mixed operations |
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VPU |
Decoding:
Encoding: |
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RAM |
FET3568-C / FET3568J-C: 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR4 |
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ROM |
8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB eMMC |
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OS |
Linux 5.10.160, Debian 11, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04 / 22.04, AMP (based on Linux 4.19.232) |
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Working Voltage |
5 V DC |
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Package |
Board-to-board connector (4 x 80-pin, 0.5 mm pitch, 2.0 mm mating height) |
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Working Temperature |
FET3568-C / FET3568-C2: 0 °C to +80 °C |
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Dimensions |
45 mm x 70 mm |
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FET3568-C SoM Software Support |
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Operating Systems |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04 (based on Ubuntu 20.04), Forlinx Desktop 22.04 (based on Ubuntu 22.04), Debian 11, AMP (based on Linux 4.19.232) OpenHarmony 4.1 support and adaptation status are listed by configuration below. Supported OS versions and adaptation status vary by module configuration. |
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OS Adaptation Details |
Product |
RAM |
ROM |
Supported Operating Systems |
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FET3568-C |
1 GB |
8 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1* |
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2 GB |
16 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04, Debian 11, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1 |
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2 GB |
32 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04, Debian 11, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1* |
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4 GB |
32 GB |
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FET3568J-C |
1 GB |
8 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1* |
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2 GB |
16 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04, Debian 11, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1 |
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4 GB |
32 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04, Debian 11, AMP, OpenHarmony 4.1* |
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FET3568J-C2 |
4 GB |
32 GB |
Linux 5.10.160, Android 11, Forlinx Desktop 20.04*, Debian 11*, AMP*, OpenHarmony 4.1* |
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8 GB |
64 GB |
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System Flashing Methods |
• TF card (microSD card) |
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FET3568-C SoM Functional Interface Parameters |
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Interface |
QTY |
Description / Parameters |
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Display |
Up to 3 outputs |
Integrated VOP display controller with three output ports, supporting up to three simultaneous display outputs via RGB, LVDS, MIPI DSI, HDMI, or eDP. Available output combinations are subject to display routing, pin multiplexing, and BSP support. |
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Camera |
2 |
1 x 8-bit DVP, 1 x 4-lane MIPI CSI. |
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Audio |
Up to 4 |
1 x 8-ch I2S/TDM, 2 x 2-ch I2S, 1 x 8-ch PDM. |
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SDIO |
Up to 2 |
SDIO 3.0, theoretical data rate up to 104 MB/s. |
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Ethernet |
Up to 2 |
2 x Gigabit Ethernet MAC (GMAC), via RGMII / RMII interfaces. |
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USB 2.0 |
2 |
2 x dedicated USB 2.0 Host interfaces, independent of the USB 3.0 interfaces. |
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USB 2.0 Functionality of USB 3.0 Ports |
2 |
The USB 3.0 Host and USB 3.0 OTG interfaces can also operate as USB 2.0 Host and USB 2.0 OTG, respectively. These are the USB 2.0 functions of the same interfaces, not two additional USB controllers. |
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USB 3.0 |
Up to 2 |
1 x USB 3.0 Host, 1 x USB 3.0 OTG. |
SerDes Multiplexing: |
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SATA |
Up to 3 |
SATA 3.0, up to 6.0 Gbps; supports eSATA. |
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PCIe 2.1 |
Up to 1 |
PCIe 2.1 x1, up to 5 GT/s per lane; supports RC (Root Complex) mode. |
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PCIe 3.0 |
Up to 2 x1 links |
Configurable as 1 x 2-lane link or 2 x 1-lane links, up to 8 GT/s per lane. |
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UART |
Up to 10 |
Baud rate up to 4 Mbps. |
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CAN |
Up to 3 |
Supports CAN 2.0B, up to 1 Mbps. |
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SPI |
Up to 4 |
Configurable Master and Slave modes. |
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I2C |
Up to 5 |
Supports 7-bit and 10-bit addressing, up to 1 Mbps. |
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PWM |
Up to 16 |
32-bit timer/counter support. |
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Note: Interface quantities indicate maximum available resources. Actual concurrent availability depends on pin multiplexing, SerDes configuration, carrier board design, and BSP support.
▊ Evaluation Kit
OK3568-C Evaluation Kit
OK3568-C development kit and starter kit are complete development platforms for evaluation and application development. These kits demonstrate the expandability and performance of the FET3568-C SoM.
OK3568-C is an RK3568 development kit consisting of a Forlinx carrier board and a SoM. The complete development kit includes a
10.1-inch LVDS screen, a power supply, and the necessary cables.
| OK3568-C Single Board Computer (SBC) Features | ||
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| Function | QTY | Description / Parameters |
| HDMI 2.0 | 1 | Resolutions up to 1080p @ 120 Hz or 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz. |
| eDP | 1 | Supports eDP 1.3 with resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz. |
| LVDS | 1 | Single-channel output, resolution up to 1280 x 800; natively adapted for Forlinx 10.1-inch LVDS screens. |
| LCD (RGB) | 1 | Supports RGB888 with resolution up to 1280 x 800; multiplexed with SPI0, SPI2, UART3, UART4, UART5, and UART7. |
| The SBC defaults to the aforementioned peripheral functions; RGB functionality can be enabled via software configuration. | ||
| MIPI DSI | 1 | Single-channel output, resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz; natively adapted for Forlinx 7-inch MIPI screens (1024 x 600). |
| Camera | 1 | 1 x 4-lane MIPI CSI interface, adapted for the OV13850 camera module. |
| Audio | 1 | 1 x stereo headphone output (3.5 mm jack), 1 x 1.3 W mono Class-D speaker output, and 1 x MIC input. |
| TF Card | 1 | Standard TF card slot; supports storage expansion and system firmware flashing. |
| Ethernet | 2 | 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet ports (RJ45). |
| 4G / 5G | 1 | M.2 Key-B slot with USB 3.0/2.0 signals for compatible 4G/5G modules. |
| Verified modules: Quectel EM05-CE (4G, EC20-compatible driver) and RM500U-CN (5G). | ||
| Wi-Fi / BT | 1 |
On-board AW-CM358SM module; supports 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Note: Wi-Fi utilizes 1 x SDIO; Bluetooth occupies 1 x UART. Bluetooth audio/HFP is not supported. |
| USB 2.0 | 2 | 2 x USB 2.0 Host ports (Type-A). |
| USB 3.0 | 1 | 1 x USB 3.0 port (Type-A), used in Host mode. Its USB 2.0 signal lines are shared with the Type-C download interface and switched via S2. |
| USB 2.0 OTG | 1 | Type-C interface sharing USB 2.0 signal lines with the Type-A USB 3.0 port; supports Device mode for flashing and ADB debugging. |
| PCIe 2.1 | 1 | Standard PCIe x1 slot; the associated SerDes lane can be configured for SATA via software modification. |
| PCIe 3.0 | 1 | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x2 interface routed to a standard x4 mechanical slot. A 2 x x1 configuration requires appropriate adapter hardware and BSP configuration. |
| UART | 3 | 3.3 V TTL level; routed to 2.54 mm pitch pin headers. |
| CAN | 2 | CAN 2.0B, up to 1 Mbps; features galvanic isolation and ESD protection. |
| SPI | 2 | 3.3 V TTL level; routed to 2.54 mm pitch pin headers. |
| I2C | 1 | 3.3 V TTL level; routed to 2.54 mm pitch pin headers. |
| RTC | 1 | CR2032 battery-backed RTC for timekeeping during power-off. |
| Keys | 8 | Includes: Reset, Power, OTG, Maskrom, VOL+, VOL-, HOME, and ESC. |
| Debug | 1 | On-board USB-to-UART bridge, routed via Type-C interface; default baud rate: 115,200 bps. |
| Power | 1 | 12 V DC input. |
| LED | 2 | User-programmable status LEDs. |
| FSPI | 1 | Related circuit components are not populated by default. FSPI Flash boot is not supported. |
Note: The parameters in the table are hardware design specifications or CPU theoretical values.
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▊ Documentation
Reference Manuals
Hardware Related
Product Datasheet
User Guide
Carrier Board Schematic
Carrier Board PCB
SoM Pinmux
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Testing Demo
Source Code
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