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Product Introduction:Sige1

Let's get to know Sige1 in 5 minutes.

Overview​

The ArmSoM-Sige1 utilizes the Rockchip RK3528, a new-generation intelligent set-top box and multimedia application chip. It is applicable to IPTV/OTT boxes, cloud terminals, and integrated products. It is a high-performance, low-power 4K player with decoding capability supporting up to 8K. Additionally, it also supports the AVS2 and HDR VIVID standards.

ArmSoM-sige1

Key Parameter​

  • SoC: Rockchip RK3528
  • CPU: RK3528 Quad-core Cortex-A53
  • GPU: ARM Mali-450 GPU
  • VPU/Decoding:
    • Hardware Decoding: Supports 60fps playback of 4K ultra-high-definition video with up to 10-bit pixels. Supports video standards including H.265, H.264, AVS2, etc.
    • Hardware Encoding: Supports 60fps capture of 1080p high-definition video. Supports H.265 and H.264 encoding.
  • RAM: 1GB / 2GB / 4GB 32-bit LPDDR4x, default 2GB
  • Flash: 0GB / 8GB / 16GB / 32GB / 64GB eMMC, default eMMC 8GB
  • Operating Voltage: Wide range input voltage, from 4.5V to 18V (voltage error ±5%)
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 80°C
  • Operating System:
    • Officially Supported by Rockchip: Android 9.0_box, Debian11, Buildroot
    • Third-party Support: Armbian
  • PCB: 6-layer PCB board design
  • Weight: 38.9g
  • Dimensions: 92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm

Getting started​

✈️

Sige User Manual

How to start using your Sige

Hardware​

Hardware Interface​

ArmSoM-Sige1 front & back

tip

On the Sige1, there are two Type-C interfaces that look identical, but only one of them (Type-C DC IN) serves as the power input interface.

Hardware Spec​

Sige1 Hardware Spec
CategoryFunctional Parameters
SOC
  • RockChip RK3528
    • CPU
  • RK3528 Quad-core Cortex-A53
    • GPU
  • ARM Mali-450 GPU
  • Supports OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and OpenVG.
    • VPU/Codec
  • video decoder：supports 60fps playback of 4K ultra-high-definition video with up to 10-bit pixels. It supports H.265, H.264, AVS2, etc. video standards.
  • video encoder：supports 60fps capture of 1080p high-definition video. It supports H.265 and H.264 encoding.
    • RAM
  • 4GB 32-bit LPDDR4x, default 4GB, maximum supported 4GB
    • Flash
  • 32GB eMMC, default eMMC 32GB
  • supports MicroSD card expansion
    • Network
  • 1x 2.5G Ethernet port
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Onboard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5 (rtl8852bs)
    • Video Output
  • 1x HDMI OUT2.0b, supports 4K@60fps
    • Audio
  • 1x HDMI audio output
  • 1x HP-OUT audio output
    • USB Ports
  • 2x USB2.0, supports High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) modes
  • 1x USB Type-C 2.0, supports OTG, supports high-speed (480Mbps), full-speed (12Mbps) and low-speed (1.5Mbps) modes
    • 40-pin
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO, supports various accessory peripherals
  • Supports UART/SPI/I2C/I2S/PWM/5V Power/3.3V Power
    • Others
  • 1x 5V fan interface
  • 1x battery input connector for low-power RTC chip HYM8563TS
  • 2x LED lights, green light starts blinking when system is normal, red light controlled by user
    • Power
  • Supports USB Type-C, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A
    • Buttons
  • 1x Reset button, supports reboot
  • 1x Maskrom button, supports entering maskrom burning mode
    • System
  • Officially Supported by Rockchip: Android 9.0_box, Debian11, Buildroot
  • Third-party Support: Armbian, Istoreos
    • Dimensions
  • 92 mm x 62mm
    • Operating Temperature
  • 0℃ ~ 80℃

    • RK3528 Block Diagram​

    RK3528 Block Diagram
    rk3528 block diagram

    Hardware Pin Definitions​

    40-pin header
    GPIO numberFunctionPinPinFunctionGPIO number
    +3.3V
    1
    2
    		+5.0V
    130I2C1_SDA_M0 / UART3_RTSN / I2S1_SDI3 / GPIO4_A2_d /
    3
    4
    		+5.0V
    131I2C1_SCL_M0 / UART3_CTSN / I2S1_SDI2 / GPIO4_A3_d
    5
    6
    		GND
    1REF_CLK_OUT_M0 /GPIO0_A1
    7
    8
    UART0_TX_M0
    / JTAG_MCU_TCK_M1 / JTAG_CPU_TCK_M1 / GPIO4_D0_d    		152
    GND
    9
    10
    		GPIO0_B6 /
    UART0_RX_M0
    / JTAG_MCU_TMS_M1 / JTAG_CPU_TMS_M1 / GPIO4_C7_u    		151
    0GPIO0_A0
    11
    12
    		I2S1_SCLK / UART1_RTSN / GPIO4_A5_d133
    13
    14
    		GND
    15
    16
    +3.3V
    17
    18
    138SPI0_MOSI / PDM_SDI0 / I2S1_SDO3 / GPIO4_B2_d
    19
    20
    		GND
    41SPI0_MISO / PDM_SDI2 / I2S1_SDI1 / GPIO4_B3_d
    21
    22
    43SPI0_CLK / I2S1_SDI0 / GPIO4_B4_d
    23
    24
    		SPI0_CSN0 / PWR_CTRL1 /SPI0_CS0_M244
    GND
    25
    26
    		PWM6_M0 / SPI0_CSN1 / PDM_SDI3 / GPIO4_C1_d145
    150I2C0_SDA_M0 / PWM0_M0 / GPU_AVS / GPIO4_C3_d
    27
    28
    		ARM_AVS / PWM1_M0 / I2C0_SCL_M0 / GPIO4_C4_d148
    29
    30
    		GND
    31
    32
    		GPIO4_C0/PWM5_M0 / FEPHY_LED_LINK_M0 / UART3_TX_M1144
    103GPIO4_B7 / PWM4_M0 / FEPHY_LED_SPD_M0 / UART3_RX_M1
    33
    34
    		GND
    134UART1_TX_M0 / I2S1_LRCK / GPIO4_A6_d
    35
    36
    37
    38
    		GPIO3_B2 / SPI0_CLK / I2S1_SDI0106
    GND
    39
    40
    		GPIO4_A7_d / UART1_RX_M0 / I2S1_SDO0107
    FAN

    0.8mm connector(CON3102)

    PinAssignmentDescription
    1VCC_5V05V Power ouput
    2GNDGND
    3PWMPWM control
    HPOUT

    0.8mm connector(CON3101)

    PinAssignmentDescription
    1AORright channel
    2AOLleft channel
    3GNDGND
    VRTC

    0.8mm connector(CON2200)

    PinAssignmentDescription
    1+Positive pole
    2-Negative pole

    Resources​

    Source Code​

    📚

    Armbian Source Code

    Linux for ARM development boards

    📗

    Sige1 kernel

    Improved Rockchip Linux

    📘

    Sige1 uboot

    rockchip-linux/u-boot

    Official Image​

    ArmSoM team uses Debian bullseye as the official operating system.

    Download​

    The following systems have been tested and verified by ArmSoM official:

    Network disk address:

    Google Drive link
    logoDescriptionDownload
    debian-bullseyedebian11 for Sige1 :
    Debian 11 continues to uphold Debian's tradition by offering a stable and reliable operating system environment. It has undergone rigorous testing and stability assurances, making it suitable for servers, desktops, and embedded devices alike.    		Google Drive link
    Android9-boxAndroid9 Box for Sige1 :
    The Android 9 Box version is an Android operating system specifically designed for TV boxes. It is based on Android 9 Pie, focusing on optimizing user experience and performance for large-screen devices.    		Google Drive link

    Third Party System​

    logoDescriptionDownload
    armbian-logoArmbian for Sige1 :
    Armbian is a computing build framework that allows users to create ready-to-use images with working kernels in variable user space configurations for various single board computers. It provides various pre-build images for some supported boards. These are usually Debian or Ubuntu flavored.    		armbian image
    Joshua Riekubuntu-rockchip for Sige1 :
    This project aims to provide a default Ubuntu experience for Rockchip RK3588 devices. Get started today with an Ubuntu Server or Desktop image for a familiar environment.    		ubuntu-rockchip image

    Hardware Resources​

    📄

    Sige1 SCH

    📃

    Sige1 2D

    📜

    Sige1 SMD

    📑

    Datasheet

    Product Certificates​

    CE / FCC / RoHS​

    Purchase Samples​

    ArmSoM Official Website: https://www.armsom.org/product-page/Sige1

    ArmSoM Official AliExpress Store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102800175

    ArmSoM Official Taobao Store: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=757023687970

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