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Product Introduction: Sige5

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Overview

ArmSoM-Sige5 adopts the second-generation 8nm high-performance AIOT platform Rockchip RK3576, with a 6 TOPS computing power NPU and support for up to 16GB of large memory. It supports 4K video encoding and decoding, offers rich interfaces including dual gigabit Ethernet ports, WiFi 6 & BT5, and various video outputs. Compatible with multiple operating systems, it is suitable for ARM-based PCs, edge computing devices, personal mobile internet devices, and other digital multimedia applications.

ArmSoM-sige5

Rockchip RK3576

Leveraging a robust ecosystem and a variety of expansion accessories, ArmSoM helps users easily transition from concept to prototype to mass production, making it an ideal creative platform for makers, dreamers, and hobbyists.

Key Parameter

  • SoC: Rockchip RK3576
  • CPU: Integrated with four Cortex-A72 cores @ 2.2GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores @ 1.8GHz, along with a separate NEON co-processor.
  • GPU: ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU
  • NPU: Up to 6 TOPs computing power (INT8), supports INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed operations.
  • VPU/Codec:
    • Hardware Decoding: Supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps, and high-quality JPEG decoding up to 4K@60fps.
    • Hardware Encoding: Supports H.264 and H.265,JPEG up to 4K@60fps.
  • RAM: 8/16GB 32-bit LPDDR4x, default is 8GB. RK3576 supports a maximum of 16GB.
  • Flash: 32/64/128GB eMMC, default is 64GB eMMC.
  • WIFI/BT: Onboard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5.3 syn43752
  • Operating Voltage: Wide input voltage range, from 4.5V to 23V (voltage error ±5%).
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 80°C
  • Operating Systems:
    • Official Rockchip Support: Android 14, Debian 12, Buildroot
    • Third-party Support: Armbian
  • PCB: 8-layer PCB board design
  • Weight: 43g
  • Dimensions: 92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm

Getting started

✈️

Sige User Manual

How to start using your Sige

Hardware

Hardware Interface

ArmSoM-Sige5 front & back ArmSoM-sige7-Metal-shell

tip

There are two identical Type-C ports on Sige5,but only the Type-C (PD Only) port is for power input.

Hardware Spec

Sige5 Hardware Spec
CategoryFunctional Parameters
SOC
  • RockChip RK3576
  • CPU
  • RK3576 Quad-core Cortex-A72@ 2.2GHz and Quad-core Cortex-A53@ 1.8GHz, 8nm process
  • GPU
  • ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPU
  • Fully compatible with OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 and 3.2, OpenCL up to 2.0 and Vulkan 1.1
  • Dedicated 2D hardware engine with MMU will maximize Improves display performance and provides very smooth operation.
  • NPU
  • 6 TOPS@INT8
  • Supports INT4, INT8, INT16, FP16, BF16 and TF32 hybrid operations
  • Supports deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, Caffe, Tflite, Pytorch , Onnx NNAndroid NN, etc.
  • VPU/Codec
  • video decoder supports H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, and AVS2 up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps, and high-quality JPEG decoding up to 4K@60fps.
  • video encoder supports H.264 and H.265,JPEG up to 4K@60fps.
  • ISP
  • 1 channel ISP, 16 million pixels
  • RAM
  • 8GB/16GB(max 16GB )64bit LPDDR4/LPDDR4x,default 8GB LPDDR4x
  • Flash
  • 32GB/128GB eMMC,default 64GB eMMC
  • Supports MicroSD card expansion
  • PCIe
  • 1x M.2 Key M interface (PCIe 2.1, 1-lane), expandable SSD: Type 2280/2260/2242/2230, currently defaulting to 2280
  • Network
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Onboard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5.3 syn43752
  • Video Output
  • 1x HDMI OUT2.1, supports 4K@120fps
  • 1x MIPI DSI, maximum resolution up to 2K@60fps
  • 1x DP1.4, maximum resolution up to 4K@120fps
  • Video In
  • 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI, up to 2.5Gbps per lane
  • 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
  • Other
  • 1x 5V fan interface
  • 1x battery connector for low power RTC chip LK8563S
  • 2x LEDs - green LED blinks on system start, red LED user controllable
  • Power Input
  • USB Type-C PD 2.0, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A
  • Buttons
  • 1x PWRON button for sleep/wake
  • 1x Reset button for reboot
  • 1x Maskrom button for maskrom burn-in mode
  • OS Support
  • Official:Android 14.0,Debian12,Buildroot
  • 3rd Party:Armbian
  • Dimensions
  • 92 mm x 62mm
  • Operating temperature
  • 0℃ ~ 80℃
  • Comparison of Specifications for Sige7/5/3/1
    Sige7Sige5Sige3Sige1
    SoC Process8nm8nm22nm28nm
    CPURockchip RK3588
    Cortex-A76 x4 @2.4GHz and Cortex-A55 x4 @1.8GHz
    Rockchip RK3576
    Cortex-A72 x4 @2.2GHz and Cortex-A53 x4 @1.8GHz
    Rockchip RK3568B2
    Cortex-A55 x4 @2GHz
    Rockchip RK3528
    Cortex-A53 x4 @2GHz
    GPUARM Mali-G610 MP4ARM Mali G52 MC3 GPUArm Mali‑G52‑2EEARM Mali-450 GPU
    NPU6TOPS@INT8(3 NPU core)6TOPS@INT8(2 NPU core)1TOP@INT8-
    RAM4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB 64-bit LPDDR4x4/8/16GB 32-bit LPDDR4x2/4GB 32-bit LPDDR4x2/4GB 32-bit LPDDR4x
    eMMC64GB/128GB eMMC32/128GB eMMC32GB eMMC8 eMMC
    TF CardMolex Slot, Spec Version 2.x/3.x/4.x(SDSC/SDHC/SDXC)YesYesYes
    Output1x HDMI 2.1, supports 8K@60fps
    1x MIPI DSI up to 4K@60fps
    1x DP 1.4 up to 8K@30fps
    1x HDMI 2.1, supports 4K@120fps
    1x MIPI DSI, up to 2K@60fps
    1x DP1.4, up to 4K@120fps
    1x MIPI DSI up to 2K@60fps
    1x HDMI OUT2.0, supports 4K@60fps
    1x HDMI OUT2.0b, supports 4K@60fps
    Decoder8K@60fps H.265/VP9/AVS2
    8K@30fps H.264 AVC/MVC
    4K@60fps AV1
    1080P@60fps MPEG-2/-1/VC-1/VP8
    H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 and AVS2 etc. up to 8K@30fps or4K@120fps4KP60 H.265/H.264/VP9H.265, H.264, AVS2 4K@60fps
    Encoder8K@30fps H.265 / H.264H.264 and H.265 up to 4K@60fps1080P60 H.264/H.265H.264 and H.265 up to1080@60fps
    Wi-FiAP6275P Wi-Fi 6 Module
    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2T2R MIMO with RSDB
    SYN43752 Wi-Fi 6 Module
    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2T2R MIMO with RSDB
    SYN43752 Wi-Fi 6 Module
    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2T2R MIMO with RSDBs
    SYN43752 Wi-Fi 6 Module
    802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2T2R MIMO with RSDBs
    PCIEPCIe 3.0 4-lanes
    M.2 Key M 2280 NVMe SSD Supported
    PCIe 2.1 1-lanes
    M.2 Key M 2280 NVMe SSD Supported
    PCIe 3.0 2-lanes
    M.2 Key M 2280 NVMe SSD Supported
    -
    Ethernet2x 2.5G Ethernet2x Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet & 2.5G EthernetGigabit Ethernet & 2.5G Ethernet
    USB Host1x USB 3.0 & 1x USB 2.01x USB 3.0 & 1x USB 2.01x USB 3.0 & 1x USB 2.02x USB 2.0
    USB-C1x USB-C Power jack & 1x USB Type-C 3.0(DP1.4/OTG)1x USB-C Power jack & 1x USB Type-C 3.0(DP1.4/OTG)1x USB-C Power jack & 1x USB3.0 OTG1x USB-C Power jack & 1x USB2.0 OTG
    MIPI CSI/DSI2x 4-lane MIPI CSI
    1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
    2x 4-lane MIPI CSI
    1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
    1x 4-lane MIPI CSI
    1x 4-lane MIPI DSI
    -
    40-PIN Headeryesyesyesyes
    LEDs2x LEDs2x LEDs2x LEDs2x LEDs
    Board Dimensions92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm

    RK3576 Block Diagram

    RK3576 Block Diagram
    rk3576 block diagram

    Hardware Pin Definitions

    40-PIN header
    GPIO numberFunctionPinPinFunctionGPIO number
    +3.3V
    1
    2
    +5.0V
    111I2C4_SDA_M3 /UART3_CTSN_M1/UART2_RX_M2/GPIO3_B7_d/
    3
    4
    +5.0V
    112I2C4_SCL_M3/UART3_RTSN_M1 /UART2_TX_M2/GPIO3_C0_d
    5
    6
    GND
    100PWM1_CH0_M3 / SPI2_CLK_M2 / UART1_CTSN_M2 / GPIO3_A4_d
    7
    8
    GPIO0_D4_u /
    UART0_TX_M0_PORT
    / JTAG_TCK_M1
    28
    GND
    9
    10
    GPIO0_B6/
    UART0_RX_M0
    /JTAG_TMS_M1
    14
    11
    12
    SAI0_SCLK_M1 / SPI0_CSN0_M0 / I2C3_SCL_M1 / GPIO0_C6_d22
    13
    14
    GND
    15
    16
    I2C8_SDA_M2 / UART7_RX_M0 / SAI0_LRCK_M0 / GPIO2_B7_d79
    +3.3V
    17
    18
    I2C8_SCL_M2 / UART7_TX_M0 / GPIO2_B6_d78
    149SPI4_MOSI_M0 / PWM2_CH5_M1 /UART6_RX_M3 / I2C3_SDA_M3/GPIO4_C5_d
    19
    20
    GND
    150PWM2_CH2_M1/CAN1_TX_M1 /SPI4_MISO_M0/I2C6_SCL_M3 / GPIO4_C6_d
    21
    22
    SARADC_VIN4
    151PWM2_CH3_M1/CAN1_RX_M1/SPI4_CLK_M0/I2C6_SDA_M3/ GPIO4_C7_d
    23
    24
    PWM2_CH6_M1 / UART6_TX_M3 /SPI4_CSN0_M0/ GPIO4_C4_d148
    GND
    25
    26
    104PWM0_CH0_M3 / SPI2_MOSI_M2 / UART10_RX_M0 / GPIO3_B0_d
    27
    28
    GPIO2_D6_D/PWM2_CH6_M2 / UART9_RTSN_M0
    119GPIO3_C7_D / UART8_RTSN_M0
    29
    30
    GND
    128GPIO3_D4_D/ I2C3_SCL_M2 / SPI3_CLK_M1 / UART5_RX_M0
    31
    32
    95PWM2_CH7_M2/SPI3_CSN1_M0/UART9_CTSN_M0/SPDIF_TX0_M2/GPIO2_D7_d
    33
    34
    GND
    20PWM0_CH0_M0/UART10_TX_M2/PDM0_CLK0_M0/SAI0_MCLK_M1/GPIO0_C4_d
    35
    36
    SPI0_CLK_M0/I2C3_SDA_M1/SAI0_LRCK_M1/GPIO0_C7_d23
    96I2C7_SCL_M1/SPI3_CLK_M0/ UART3_TX_M0/ GPIO3_A0_d D
    37
    38
    SPI0_MOSI_M0/PDM0_SDI0_M0/SAI0_SDI0_M1/GPIO0_D0_d24
    GND
    39
    40
    I3C0_SDA_PU_M0/UART10_RX_M2/ DP_HPDIN_M1/ SAI0_SDO0_M1 / GPIO0_C5_d21
    MIPI CSI0
    0.5mm FPC connector(J12)
    PinMIPI-CSI描述
    1,4,7,10,13,16,24,25,26,27,32,33GNDPower Ground & Signal Ground
    2MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D3NMIPI RX Lane3 iuput N
    3MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D3PMIPI RX Lane3 iuput P
    5MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D2NMIPI RX Lane2 iuput N
    6MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D2PMIPI RX Lane2 iuput P
    8MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_RX_CLKNMIPI RX Clock iuput N
    9MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_RX_CLKPMIPI RX Clock iuput P
    11MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D1NMIPI RX Lane1 iuput N
    12MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D1PMIPI RX Lane1 iuput P
    14MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D0NMIPI RX Lane0 iuput N
    15MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D0PMIPI RX Lane0 iuput P
    17MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_CLKNMIPI RX Clock iuput N
    18MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_CLKPMIPI RX Clock iuput P
    19MIPI_CSI1_RX_XVS
    20MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_CAM_CLKOUT_CON1.8V, CLock ouput for Sensor
    21MIPI_CSI1_RX_XHS
    22MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_CAM_CLKOUT1.8V, CLock ouput for Sensor
    23MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_PDN_H(GPIO3_D0)1.8V, GPIO
    24I2C5_SCL_M3_MIPI_CSI11.8V, I2C Clock, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    25I2C5_SDA_M3_MIPI_CSI11.8V, I2C Clock, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    26MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_PDN_H(GPIO3_C7)1.8V, GPIO
    27MIPI_DPHY_CSI1/2_RST(GPIO3_C6)3.3V, GPIO
    28,29VCC_RX3.3V Power ouput
    30,31VCC_5V05V Power ouput
    MIPI CSI1
    0.5mm FPC connector(J25)
    PinMIPI-CSIDescription
    1,4,7,10,13,16,24,25,26,27,32,33GNDPower Ground & Signal Ground
    2MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D3NMIPI RX Lane3 iuput N
    3MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D3PMIPI RX Lane3 iuput P
    5MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D2NMIPI RX Lane2 iuput N
    6MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D2PMIPI RX Lane2 iuput P
    8MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_RX_CLKNMIPI RX Clock iuput N
    9MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_RX_CLKPMIPI RX Clock iuput P
    11MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D1NMIPI RX Lane1 iuput N
    12MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D1PMIPI RX Lane1 iuput P
    14MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D0NMIPI RX Lane0 iuput N
    15MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_D0PMIPI RX Lane0 iuput P
    17MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_CLKNMIPI RX Clock iuput N
    18MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_RX_CLKPMIPI RX Clock iuput P
    19MIPI_CSI1_RX_XVS
    20MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_CAM_CLKOUT_CON1.8V, CLock ouput for Sensor
    21MIPI_CSI1_RX_XHS
    22MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_CAM_CLKOUT1.8V, CLock ouput for Sensor
    23MIPI_DPHY_CSI1_PDN_H(GPIO3_D0)1.8V, GPIO
    24I2C5_SCL_M3_MIPI_CSI11.8V, I2C Clock, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    25I2C5_SDA_M3_MIPI_CSI11.8V, I2C Clock, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    26MIPI_DPHY_CSI2_PDN_H(GPIO3_C7)1.8V, GPIO
    27MIPI_DPHY_CSI1/2_RST(GPIO3_C6)3.3V, GPIO
    28,29VCC_RX3.3V Power ouput
    30,31VCC_5V05V Power ouput
    MIPI DSI
    0.5mm FPC connector(J23)
    PinMIPI-DSIDescription
    1,4,7,10,13,16,27,33,34GNDPower and Signal Ground
    2MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D0NMIPI1 TX Lane0 ouput N
    3MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D0PMIPI1 TX Lane0 ouput P
    5MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D1NMIPI1 TX Lane1 ouput N
    6MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D1PMIPI1 TX Lane1 ouput P
    8MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_CLKNMIPI1 TX Clock ouput N
    9MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_CLKPMIPI1 TX Clock ouput P
    11MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D2NMIPI1 TX Lane2 ouput N
    12MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D2PMIPI1 TX Lane2 ouput P
    14MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D3NMIPI1 TX Lane3 ouput N
    15MIPI_DPHY_DSI_TX_D3PMIPI1 TX Lane3 ouput P
    17LCD_BL_PWM1_CH1_M01.8V, GPIO/PWM
    18,19VCC3V3_LCD3.3V Power ouput
    20LCD_RESET1.8V, GPIO
    21/NCNo Connection
    22LCD_BL_EN_H3.3V, GPIO
    23I2C0_SCL_M1_TP1.8V, I2C Clock, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    24I2C0_SDA_M1_TP1.8V, I2C Data, pulled up to 1.8V with 2.2K on sige5
    25TP_INT_L1.8V, GPIO
    26TP_RST_L1.8V, GPIO
    28,29VCC5V0_LCD5V Power ouput
    31,32VCC_1V81.8V Power ouput
    FAN
    0.8mm connector(CN32)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1VCC_5V05V Power ouput
    2GNDGND
    3PWMPWM control
    HPOUT
    0.8mm connector(CN2)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1AORright channel
    2AOLleft channel
    3GNDGND
    VRTC
    0.8mm connector(J26)
    PinAssignmentDescription
    1+Positive pole
    2-Negative pole

    Resourcess

    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-bullseyedebian12 for Sige5 :
    Debian 12 brings thousands of new and updated software packages, supports multiple desktop environments, and processor architectures including 32-bit and 64-bit PC, ARM, MIPS, and PowerPC. However, one of the biggest changes is the upgrade of the Linux kernel from version 5.10 to 6.1 LTS.
    Google Drive link
    AndroidAndroid14 for Sige5 :
    Make your device more personal, protected and accessible with the newest OS upgrade. Improved photo quality, new themes and AI generated wallpapers. Privacy updates for your health, safety and data. And expanded accessibility features.
    Google Drive link
    ledelede for Sige5 :
    lede is a highly modular and automated embedded Linux system with powerful network components and scalability.
    Google Drive link

    Third Party System

    logoDescriptionDownload
    armbian-logoArmbian for Sige5 :
    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 Sige5 :
    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

    Product Certificates

    CE / FCC / RoHS

    Supply Statement

    The ArmSoM-Sige5 will be produced at least until July 2034.

    Version Change

    • Starting from September 25, 2024, orders for ArmSoM-Sige5 will ship with version 1.2, featuring an updated WiFi module (SYN43752 replacing RTL8852BS).

    Accessories

    The official accessories designed for the ArmSoM-Sige are intended to help you achieve optimal performance from your computer.

    Purchase Samples

    ArmSoM Official Website: https://www.armsom.org/product-page/Sige5

    ArmSoM Official AliExpress Store: https://aliexpress.com/item/3256806760032306.html

    ArmSoM Official Taobao Store: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=790341533736

    For OEM & ODM, please contact: sales@armsom.org

    Notes

    [Electrostatic Protection]
    1. Before handling the device, please ensure you wear an anti-static wrist strap or take electrostatic discharge measures to prevent damage to the development board.
    2. Assembly should be performed in an electrostatic-safe environment, avoiding operations in dry and low-humidity conditions.
    3. When not in use, store the device in an anti-static bag and keep it in a suitably temperature-controlled, low-humidity environment to prevent static electricity buildup.
    4. When handling the device, avoid friction or collisions to prevent the generation of static electricity that could cause damage.
    5. When holding the device, try to avoid direct contact with the chips on the mainboard to prevent static damage.
    6. Do not plug or unplug wires or other devices while the device is operating to avoid damage from electrical surges.
    7. When connecting or disconnecting the GPIO/MIPI expansion interfaces, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cable to prevent damage from electrical current.
    [Heat Management]

    Without effective cooling measures, the surface temperature of the main chip may exceed 60 degrees. When handling the device, please avoid direct contact with the SoC and surrounding power inductors to prevent burns. Ensure that the environment is well-ventilated during operation to prevent localized heat buildup, which could lead to overheating. Additionally, do not place the device in direct sunlight. It is recommended to choose between the official cooling fan, heat sink, or third-party cooling kits based on specific usage conditions to ensure optimal cooling performance.