CPU	RK3566 ARM Cortex-A55
Frequency	1.8GHz*4
RAM	2GB DDR3/4GB DDR3 optional
EMMC	8GB/16GB/32GB eMMC optional

Rockchip RK3566 Development Board for Embedded Prototyping

Key Features of RK3566 Development Board

Quad-Core Cortex-A55 CPU & Mali-G52 GPU

The RK3566 Development Board provides powerful computing with quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU and Mali-G52 GPU, suitable for AIoT, edge computing, and industrial automation prototyping.

Rich I/O Connectors for Development

Equipped with PCIe, USB 3.0, MIPI-DSI/CSI, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and Gigabit Ethernet, it enables engineers to connect sensors, displays, and peripherals easily for testing and development.

Industrial-Grade Stability

Ensures reliable operation in wide temperature ranges, ideal for long-term prototyping and experimental applications.

Applications of RK3566 Development Board

Embedded Prototyping

Perfect for testing embedded designs before production.

AIoT Edge Computing

Supports AI processing at the edge for smart devices and IoT gateways.

Software Development & Testing

Provides a flexible platform for software development, debugging, and algorithm experimentation.

RK3566 development board top view

Frequently Asked Questions about RK3566 Development Board

1. Can the Development Board be used for AIoT prototyping?

Yes, it provides all necessary interfaces and computing power for edge AI and IoT projects.

2. Is the Development Board suitable for software development and testing?

Yes, full BSP, SDK, and reference designs are provided to support rapid development and testing.

3. Can additional hardware be connected to the board?

Yes, its rich I/O interfaces allow connection of sensors, displays, and peripherals for prototyping and experimentation.

Structural parameters	1、 Appearance: RK3566 system on module + carrier board 2、 Size: 185.4 mm x 110.7 mm 3、Layer: RK3566 system on module in 8-layers, and carrier board 4-layer
System Configuration	CPU: Rockchip RK3566 Frenquency: Quad-core 64bits Cortex-A55 CPU, 22nm, 1.8GHz GPU: ARM G52 2EE GPU, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2，OpenCL 2.0，Vulkan 1.1,inbuilt 2D hardware acceleration NPU: Integrated RKNN NPU A1 accelerator, 1Top NPU,such as: Caffe/TensorFlow/TF-Lite/ONNX/MXNet/PyTorch/Keras/Darknet CODEC: 4K 60fps H.265/H.264/VP9 vedio decode, and 1080P 100fps H.265，60fps H.264 video encode RAM: 2GB/4GB/8GB lpddr4/4x, 2GB as standard version EMMC: 8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB eMMC optional, 16GB as standard version Support PCIe2.1 和 SATA3.0, and SSD/HDD as extensiable Aslo UART、I2C、ADC、PWM、GPIO、USB2.0、USB3.0、HDMI、EDP、MIPI CSI、MIPI DSI、I2S extensiable port
Interface Parameters	1. DC 12V power supply 2. Speaker interface 3. Audio output 4. Headphone audio output 5. SPDIF audio output 6. RJ 45 gigabit Ethernet 7. HDMI TYPE-A intput 8. USB3.0 HOST 9. USB2.0 HOST 10. USB2.0 OTG 11. WIFI-BT antenna 12. WIFI-BT module 13. GPIO 14. VOL- key 15. Upgrade/Vol+ 16. Power on key 17. RTC battery slot 18. Reset key 19. EDP display interface 20. MIPI DSI0/LVDS display interface 21. MIPI DSI1 display interface 22. MIPI camera 23. TF card slot 24. 4G module slot 25. SIM card slot 26. IR connector 27. Debug serial port 28. UART3 29. UART4 30. UART7 31. PCIE2.0S extensiable port
Electrical Characteristics	Working temperature: -20℃- 80℃ Stroge temperature:-30℃- 80℃ Stroge humidity: 10%～80 %
Other	OS: Android12, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian OS Cutomize service: RK3566 system on module + carrier board customize + software developing + OEM/ODM
Application	HD display advertising machines, vending machines, teaching terminals, automatic identification, robots, security monitoring, financial POS, vehicle control terminals and so on

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QCan the RK3566 SOM be customized for specific project needs?

A Yes, we offer hardware customization based on the RK3566 SOM, including carrier board design, I/O adjustments, display tuning, and BSP modification to fit your exact application scenario.

QIs there documentation and SDK support for the RK3566 SOM?

A Yes, Embsom provides full documentation including schematics, datasheets, user guides, and SDK packages for both Android and Linux, ensuring smooth development and integration with the RK3566 SOM.

QWhat storage methods are supported on the RK3566 SOM?

A The RK3566 SOM supports eMMC, and SD card boot. Optional interfaces like SATA and NVMe SSDs via PCIe make it flexible for different storage demands.

QWhat are the display options available for RK3566 SOM?

A The RK3566 SOM supports multiple display technologies including HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K), MIPI-DSI, LVDS, and eDP, ensuring compatibility with modern display panels in diverse embedded projects.

QWhat is the typical use case for the RK3566 SOM?

A The RK3566 SOM is well-suited for embedded solutions such as edge computing gateways, industrial HMI panels, AI-enabled surveillance devices, and IoT control units that require high reliability and compact size.

QWhat types of interfaces does the RK3566 SOM offer?

A The RK3566 SOM provides a broad range of I/O interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB 3.0, MIPI-DSI/CSI, LVDS, I2C, UART, and GPIO, offering excellent expandability for embedded designs.

QDoes the RK3566 SOM include AI processing capabilities?

A Yes, the RK3566 SOM integrates a 1 TOPS NPU, enabling it to efficiently perform edge AI tasks like object classification, people detection, and facial recognition—ideal for smart vision and AIoT systems.

QWhich operating systems are supported by the RK3566 SOM?

A The RK3566 System on Module supports multiple operating systems including Android 12, Debian/Ubuntu Linux, and Buildroot. We provide complete BSPs and documentation to help accelerate custom application development on this platform.

QCan the RK3566 SBC be customized for specific applications?

A Yes, we offer customization for the RK3566 SBC including board layout adjustments, peripheral configuration, OS optimization, and enclosure design to meet specific project needs.

QWhat documentation and SDK resources are available for RK3566 SBC?

A RK3566 SBC is supported by full documentation including datasheets, user manuals, schematics, and SDK packages with source code for Android/Linux development.

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