Forlinx Unveils Rockchip RK3572 SoM and Development Board for AIoT

Forlinx has launched the Rockchip RK3572 SoM, becoming one of the first companies to offer a system-on-module based on Rockchip’s new RK3572 processor. Designed for AIoT, industrial automation, smart security, edge computing, medical devices, and HMI applications, the module combines an octa-core CPU, a 4 TOPS NPU, and extensive industrial connectivity in a compact form factor.

Alongside the module, the company also introduced the OK3572-C development board, which exposes the processor’s interfaces for evaluation and product development. The platform supports Linux 6.12, Debian 13, Android 16, and Forlinx Desktop 24.04, providing developers with multiple software options for embedded projects.

We have previously covered several Forlinx embedded platforms, including the Forlinx FET-MX9596-C SoM and OK1126Bx-S Carrier Board, the Forlinx FET1126Bx-S SoM and OK536-C SBC, the Forlinx OK536-C industrial-grade SBC, and the Forlinx FET3506J-S SoM with the OK3506J-S Carrier Board. If you’re interested in similar products, feel free to check out those articles as well.

Forlinx FET3572-C (Top)

Forlinx FET3572-C SoM Specifications:

• SoC: Rockchip RK3572 / RK3572J (8nm process)
• CPU:
  • 2× Cortex-A73 cores @ up to 2.2GHz
  • 6× Cortex-A53 cores @ up to 2.1GHz
• GPU:
  • Arm Mali-G310V2 MC1
  • OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.2
  • OpenCL 3.0
  • Vulkan 1.4
• AI Accelerator:
  • 4 TOPS NPU
  • Supports INT4, INT8, INT16, FP4, FP8, FP16, and BF16
• Video Engine:
  • H.264/H.265 encoding up to 4K@60fps
  • H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 decoding up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps
• Memory: 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR5
• Storage: Up to 64GB eMMC flash
• Display Interfaces:
  • HDMI 2.1 or eDP 1.3 up to 4K@60Hz
  • MIPI DSI 1.2
  • RGB parallel display up to 1920×1080@60Hz
  • E-Ink display support up to 1872×1404
• Camera Interfaces:
  • 2× MIPI CSI-2
  • DVP interface
• Networking: 2× Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
• Expansion and I/O:
  • PCIe 2.1, SATA 3.1, and USB 3.0 combo interfaces
  • 2× USB 2.0 OTG
  • Up to 12× UART
  • Up to 4× CAN FD
  • Up to 9× I2C
  • 1× I3C
  • Up to 5× SPI
  • Up to 16× PWM
  • Up to 8× ADC
  • DSMC parallel bus
• Dimensions: 68 × 50 mm
• Temperature Range:
  • Commercial: 0°C to +80°C
  • Industrial: -40°C to +85°C

Forlinx FET3572-C (Bottom)

The Rockchip RK3572 SoM fills the gap between the RK3568 and RK3576 processors. It combines a heterogeneous CPU architecture with a 4 TOPS NPU and modern multimedia capabilities, making it suitable for machine vision, edge AI inference, industrial gateways, smart displays, and embedded control systems. The module also includes a DSMC parallel bus that enables direct communication with FPGA and DSP devices for applications that require low-latency data transfer.

OK3572-C Carrier Board

OK3572-C Carrier Board Specifications:

• Module Support: FET3572-C SoM
• Storage:
  • MicroSD card slot
  • M.2 Key-M socket for NVMe SSD
• Display Output:
  • HDMI 2.1 up to 4096×2160@60Hz
  • MIPI DSI up to 2560×1600@60Hz
• Camera:
  • 4× MIPI CSI connectors
  • Supports 2× 4-lane or 4× 2-lane camera configurations
• Audio:
  • Onboard audio codec
  • Headphone and microphone jack
  • Speaker connector
• Networking:
  • 2× Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • AzureWave AW-CM358SM Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 module
  • M.2 Key-B slot for optional 4G/5G modules
  • Nano SIM slot
• USB:
  • 3× USB 3.0 Type-A
  • 1× USB Type-C OTG
• Industrial Interfaces:
  • 2× RS-485
  • 2× CAN FD
• Expansion:
  • PCIe 2.1 x1 slot
  • M.2 Key-M interface
  • GPIO header with UART and GPIO pins
  • ADC header
• Additional Features:
  • RTC battery socket
  • Power and reset buttons
  • Recovery and function buttons
• Power Input: 12V DC
• Dimensions: 190 × 130 mm

The OK3572-C development board provides a complete evaluation platform for developers working with the Rockchip RK3572 SoM. It supports multi-camera configurations, dual Gigabit Ethernet networking, PCIe expansion, NVMe storage, and optional cellular connectivity, making it suitable for prototyping AI vision systems, industrial controllers, and edge computing devices.

OK3572-C development board Specifications

Forlinx provides a Linux 6.12-based BSP for the platform and supports Debian 13, Android 16, and Forlinx Desktop 24.04. The company also offers software resources such as OS images, source code, documentation, carrier board schematics, PCB files, and development tools to help accelerate product development.

Forlinx has announced both the FET3572-C module and the OK3572-C development board, but the company has not disclosed pricing information yet. Additional information, documentation, and purchasing details are available from the company’s product pages.