Boardcon Idea3576 SBC Features Rockchip RK3576 SoC with 6 TOPS NPU, Dual Ethernet, and 4K Multimedia Support

The Boardcon Idea3576 is a single-board computer (SBC) built around the Rockchip RK3576 processor, featuring a hybrid octa-core CPU (4x Cortex-A72 @ 2.2GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz) and a 6 TOPS NPU for AI workloads. It includes an ARM Mali-G52 GPU for graphics rendering and supports machine learning, edge AI, computer vision, and industrial control applications.

It supports up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS storage, and NVMe SSDs. The onboard VPU enables 4K@120fps AV1/H.265/VP9 decoding and 4K@60fps H.264/H.265 encoding, making it suitable for multimedia processing, digital signage, and video analytics. Display and camera interfaces include dual MIPI-CSI, HDMI IN/OUT, and MIPI-DSI.

The board offers dual Ethernet, 4G module support, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity. It also includes RS-485, CAN bus, SPI, UART, USB 3.0, and five ADCs for integration into industrial, automation, and robotics systems.

Boardcon Idea3576 SBC specifications:

• SoC: Rockchip RK3576 octa-core processor
  • 4x Cortex-A72 @ 2.2GHz
  • 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz
  • MCU: Single-core ARM Cortex-M0
  • NPU: 6 TOPS
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G52 MC3 with support for OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1
• Memory: 4GB LPDDR5 RAM (up to 8GB)
• Storage:
  • 32GB UFS storage (up to 512GB)
  • Optional eMMC on baseboard (if UFS unused)
  • MicroSD card slot
  • M.2 M-key socket for NVMe SSD
  • M.2 B-key socket for SATA or 4G LTE module (multiplexed)
• Video:
  • HDMI 2.1 output up to 4Kp120
  • MIPI-DSI output up to 2Kp60
  • HDMI IN (HDMI to MIPI-CSI)
  • 2x 4-lane MIPI-CSI camera inputs
  • VPU supports:
    • 8K@30fps / 4K@120fps H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1, AVS2 decoding
    • 4K@60fps H.264/AVC decoding
    • 4K@60fps H.264/H.265 encoding
• Audio:
  • 3.5mm audio input/output jack
  • 2x speaker outputs via 12-pin terminal block
  • 8-channel audio via HDMI
• Networking:
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (Realtek RTL8211F-CG)
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) with Bluetooth 5.2
  • M.2 socket for 4G LTE with Nano SIM slot
• USB:
  • 2x USB 3.0 Host
  • 1x USB 2.0 OTG (multiplexed with USB 3.0 Host)
• Serial and I/O:
  • 1x debug UART (3-pin)
  • 1x RS232 (12-pin terminal)
  • 2x UART (TTL, 4-pin and 6-pin)
  • 1x RS485 (12-pin terminal)
  • 1x CAN bus
  • 1x SPI
  • 5x ADC
• Misc:
  • RTC with battery connector
  • Power, Reset, and Recovery buttons
• Power supply: +12V DC-in via DC jack
• Dimensions:
  • Baseboard: 155 mm x 115 mm
  • CPU module: 40 mm x 30 mm

The Idea3576 board supports Debian 12 and Buildroot operating systems, running on the Linux 6.1.99 kernel with U-Boot as the bootloader. HDMI input is handled through a dedicated interface chip. Development tools include SecureCRT, AndroidTool.exe, and ADB, with cross-compilation supported on Ubuntu 22.04 systems. The manufacturer also provides a USB-to-UART serial driver in the download section for easy debugging and development.

This SBC is well-suited for edge AI processing, embedded vision applications, 4K media gateways, and industrial use cases requiring multiple interface options. Its design focuses on delivering reliable and scalable performance for demanding environments.

Previously, we covered other Rockchip RK3576-based SBCs such as the Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro, Firefly AIO-3576JD4, and Toybrick TB-RK3576D. Feel free to check them out if you’re interested in similar boards.

Boardcon has not yet announced the pricing for the Idea3576 SBC. For additional information, please refer to the official product page.