1. Product Overview
The SAM-M3588A is a high-performance, low-power application processor core module developed based on the Rockchip RK3588 chip, designed specifically for ARM PCs, edge computing, personal mobile internet devices, and other multimedia products. This processor integrates 4 Cortex-A76 cores and 4 Cortex-A55 cores, along with a dedicated NEON coprocessor, utilizing advanced 8nm process technology to ensure a perfect balance of high performance and low power consumption.
2. Product Configuration and Features
2.1 Core Configuration
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CPU: The RK3588 integrates 4 Cortex-A76 cores (with a maximum frequency of 2.4GHz) and 4 Cortex-A55 cores (with a maximum frequency of 1.8GHz), providing powerful computing capabilities.
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GPU: It features an integrated Mali-G610MP4 GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2, delivering outstanding graphics processing capabilities.
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NPU: The built-in NPU supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 mixed operations, with a computing power of up to 6 TOPS, suitable for various AI application scenarios.
2.2 Multimedia Processing
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Video Codec: Supports 8K@60fps H.265 and VP9 decoding, 8K@30fps H.264 decoding, and 4K@60fps AV1 decoding, while also supporting 8K@30fps H.264 and H.265 encoding, as well as high-quality JPEG encoding and decoding.
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ISP: The next-generation hardware ISP supports a maximum input of 48MP, featuring various algorithm accelerators such as HDR, 3A, LSC, and 3DNR, supporting a dual ISP architecture for parallel processing.
2.3 Storage and Interfaces
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Storage: Supports LPDDR4/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 memory interfaces, with onboard 8GB/16GB/32GB EMMC, while also supporting EMMC and SD_Card expansions.
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Interfaces: Offers various display interfaces including HDMI 2.0, eDP 1.3, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, as well as rich interfaces such as MIPI-CSI camera input, SDIO, SATA, UART, dual Gigabit Ethernet, CAN-bus, USB 3.0/2.0, PCIe 3.0, I2C, SPI, ADC, PWM, audio, and I2S.
3. Interface and Signal Definitions
3.1 Power Interface
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Power Supply: Powered by a 4.0V DC power supply, providing various voltage domains such as VCCA_1V8_S0 (1.8V output) and VCC_3V3_S3/S0 (3.3V output).
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Control Signals: Includes PWRON and RESETN for system power-on and reset operations.
3.2 Ethernet Interface
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ETH0: Multiplexed in the VCCIO3 power domain, supports 1.8V levels, RGMII and RMII interfaces, supporting data transfer rates of 10/100/1000Mbps and 10/100Mbps respectively.
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ETH1: Multiplexed in the VCCIO5 power domain, supports 1.8V or 3.3V levels, also supporting RGMII and RMII interfaces.
3.3 Display Interface
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HDMI OUT: Supports a maximum resolution of 8K@60Hz, compatible with various formats including RGB/YUV444/YUV420.
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EDP: Supports a maximum resolution of 4K@60Hz, compatible with formats such as RGB/YUV422.
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MIPI LCD: Supports D-PHY V2.0, with a maximum transmission rate of 4.5Gbps/Lane.
3.4 Other Interfaces
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UART: Provides 10 UART controllers, supporting various baud rates and data widths, suitable for various serial communication scenarios.
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I2C/SPI: Integrates 12 I2C controllers and 5 SPI controllers, supporting various transmission modes and rates, meeting the connection needs of different peripherals.
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USB/DP: Supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 interfaces, while also supporting DP 1.4 output, with a maximum resolution of 8K@30Hz.
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Interface Diagram – Front
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Interface Diagram – Back
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Note: The connector pin numbers are marked in the above diagrams, please check carefully. The size holes of the connector socket need to be exchanged positions. If there are any questions, please contact technical personnel.
Function Principle Diagram
4. Application Fields
4.1 Smart Home
With its powerful processing capabilities and rich interface resources, the SAM-M3588A is an ideal choice in the smart home field. It can serve as a local AI server, processing data and commands from smart home devices, achieving intelligent control, security monitoring, and voice interaction functionalities. Additionally, its low power consumption ensures the long-term stable operation of smart home devices.
4.2 Smart City
In the smart city domain, the SAM-M3588A can be applied in various scenarios such as security and safety systems, surveillance systems, crowd and traffic management, and fleet management. Its high-performance video codec capabilities and ISP processing capabilities make real-time monitoring and high-definition video transmission possible. Furthermore, by integrating dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and various communication interfaces, efficient data transmission and device interconnection are realized.
4.3 Intelligent Scenarios
In intelligent scenarios such as smart retail, POS terminals, targeted advertising, building control, web conferencing systems, and medical diagnostics, the SAM-M3588A also plays an important role. Its rich multimedia processing capabilities and efficient AI computing capabilities provide intelligent solutions for these scenarios. For example, in the smart retail field, the SAM-M3588A can process product recognition and customer behavior analysis, providing precise marketing decision support for businesses.
4.4 Industrial IoT
In the industrial IoT field, the SAM-M3588A can be applied in various scenarios such as machine learning, robot control, industrial gateways, HMI and computers, commercial printers and scanners, industrial tablets, and smart industrial cameras. Its high-performance computing capabilities and stable operation ensure the intelligent and automated operation of industrial equipment. Additionally, by integrating various industrial communication interfaces and protocols, seamless connection and data exchange between industrial devices are achieved.
As a core module developed based on a high-performance, low-power application processor chip, the SAM-M3588A demonstrates broad application prospects in multiple fields with its powerful computing capabilities, rich multimedia functions, and extensible interface resources. Through this analysis, we believe everyone has gained a more comprehensive understanding of the SAM-M3588A, and we hope it can provide strong technical support for project applications.