RUBIK Pi 3 Development Board with Qualcomm QCS6490 Processor, AI Features, and Support for Android, Linux, and LU OS

The RUBIK Pi 3 is a development board powered by the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, which offers 12 TOPS of AI performance. It supports multiple operating systems, including Android, Linux, and LU, and leverages Thundercomm SDKs for an optimized developer experience. The board integrates with the Qualcomm AI Hub, providing access to the latest AI advancements.

The RUBIK Pi 3 boasts a comprehensive set of interfaces, including USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB Type-C with DisplayPort, Camera input, HDMI output, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an M.2 M-key connector. This extensive connectivity ensures compatibility with various Raspberry Pi peripherals, simplifying development and reducing costs.

Previously, we covered several Pico-ITX form factor development boards and SBCs, including the Ebyte ECB10-135A5M5M-I, Jetway JPIC-ADN1, MSI MS-CF16, AAEON PICO-ASL4 Rev.B, and more. If you’re interested, feel free to explore these products.

RUBIK Pi 3 specifications:

• Processor:
  • Qualcomm QCS6490 SoC
  • CPU: Octa-core Kryo 670
    • 1x Cortex-A78 “Gold Plus” core @ 2.7 GHz
    • 3x Cortex-A78 “Gold” cores @ 2.4 GHz
    • 4x Cortex-A55 “Silver” cores @ 1.9 GHz
• Graphics and AI:
• • Adreno 643L GPU @ 812 MHz:
    • Supports OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.x, DX FL 12
  • Qualcomm 6th Gen AI Engine:
    • Up to 12 TOPS with Hexagon DSP (dual HVX, HMX, Tensor accelerator)
• Memory and Storage:
  • 8GB LPDDR5 system memory
  • 128GB UFS storage (µMCP integration with RAM)
  • M.2 M-Key slot for SSD expansion
• Video and Imaging:
  • HDMI 1.4 (4K @ 30 Hz)
  • DisplayPort over USB Type-C (4K @ 60 Hz)
  • 2x MIPI-CSI D-PHY camera connectors (4-lane)
  • Spectra ISP with support for:
    • Up to 192 MP non-ZSL
    • Up to 64 MP or multiple camera setups (e.g., 36+22 MP or 3×22 MP @ 30fps ZSL)
  • Adreno 633 VPU:
    • Decoding: 4K60 for H.264/H.265/VP9
    • Encoding: 4K30 for H.264/H.265
    • HDR10 and HDR10+ playback
• Audio:
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • HDMI audio output
• Connectivity:
  • Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac/a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 5.2
• USB:
  • 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
• Expansion Options:
  • 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible header:
    • 28x GPIO, 1x I2S, 1x PWM, 2x I2C, 3x UART/SPI/I2C
  • M.2 M-Key socket for SSD
• Miscellaneous:
  • Power button
  • RGB LED
  • RTC battery connector
  • PWM fan connector
• Power Supply: 12V/3A via USB Type-C Power Delivery
• Dimensions: 100mm x 75mm (Pico-ITX form factor)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

The RUBIK Pi 3 supports multiple operating systems, including Qualcomm Linux, Android, and Debian 12, offering developers the flexibility to choose the platform that best suits their needs. This versatility unlocks the board’s potential for a wide range of applications, from AI solutions to industrial automation. The Qualcomm AI Hub provides tools for leveraging pre-optimized AI models or fine-tuning custom models to enhance performance on the SoC. Comprehensive resources, including guides for using the Linux image, Qt5, and LVGL development, are available on the documentation website to help developers get started.

The RUBIK Pi 3 compact development board is available for purchase on the website, priced at $179 for the beta version and $159 for the standard version.

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