Product Introduction: Sige7s

Let's get to know Sige7s in 5 minutes.

Overview

The ArmSoM-Sige7 is powered by Rockchip's latest flagship RK3588,octa-core 64-bit processor, with a max frequency of 2.4GHz, a 6 TOPS NPU, and up to 32GB of RAM.

Sige 7 is applied for various applications,such as, ARM PCs, edge computing, cloud servers, AI, cloud computing, virtual/augmented reality, blockchain, smart NVRs and more.

Key Parameter

• SoC: Rockchip RK3588
• CPU: 4x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz, 8nm
• GPU: ARM Mali-G610 MP4
• NPU: Up to 6 TOPS (INT8), supports INT4/INT8/INT16 mixed computing
• VPU/Codec:
  • Hardware Decode: 8K@60fps H.265/VP9/AVS2, 8K@30fps H.264 AVC/MVC, 4K@60fps AV1, 1080P@60fps MPEG-2/-1/VC-1/VP8
  • Hardware Encode: 8K@30fps H.265 / H.264
• RAM: 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB (max 32GB) 64bit LPDDR4/LPDDR4x
• Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB eMMC Module
• WIFI/BT: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WIFI6 and BT5 AP6275P
• Operating Voltage: Wide input voltage, 5V to 23V (±5% tolerance)
• Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 80°C
• OS:
  • Official: Debian 11, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04
  • 3rd party: Armbian, Arch Linux, openSUSE
• PCB: 12-layer
• Weight: 46.6g
• Size: 92mm × 62mm x 14.6mm

Getting started

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Sige User Manual

How to start using your Sige

Hardware

Hardware Interface

Hardware Spec

Sige7s Hardware Specifications

Category	Functional Parameters
SOC	Rockchip RK3588s
CPU	RK3588s Quad-core Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + Quad-core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz, 8nm process
GPU	Mali-G610 MP4 GPU (4x256KB L2 Cache) Supports OpenGL ES3.2 / OpenCL2.2 / Vulkan1.1
NPU	6 TOPS @ INT8 (3 NPU cores) Supports INT4 / INT8 / INT16 mixed operations Supports deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, MXNet, PyTorch, Caffe, Tflite, Onnx NN, Android NN, etc.
VPU / Codec	Hardware Decoding: 8K @ 60fps H.265 / VP9 / AVS2, 8K @ 30fps H.264 AVC/MVC, 4K @ 60fps AV1, 1080P @ 60fps MPEG-2/-1 / VC-1 / VP8 Hardware Encoding: 8K @ 30fps H.265 / H.264
ISP	Integrated 48MP ISP with HDR & 3DNR
RAM	8GB / 16GB / 32GB (Maximum configuration up to 32GB) 64-bit LPDDR4 / LPDDR4x
Flash	16GB / 32GB / 64GB / 128GB eMMC Supports MicroSD card expansion
Networking	Wi-Fi 6 + BT5.0 (AIC8800) Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE function (requires an additional PoE module)
Video Output	1x DP1.4 (2-Lane), supports up to 4K @ 60fps 1x HDMI 2.1, supports up to 8K @ 60fps 1x DSI (2-Lane), supports max 1280×800 display resolution
Video Input	1x CSI (2-Lane), supports up to 5MP camera input resolution
Audio	1x HDMI audio output 1x HP-OUT (Headphone) audio output 1x USB Type-C 3.0 (DP1.4) audio output
USB Interfaces	2x USB 3.0 (supports USB 3.1 Gen1) with data rates up to 5Gbps 2x USB 2.0, supporting High-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) modes
40-PIN	Fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 40-pin header, allowing connection to a wide range of accessories and peripherals Supports UART / SPI / I2C / I2S / PWM / ADC / 5V Power / 3.3V Power
Others	1x Battery input connector for powering the low-power RTC chip (LK8563S) 2x Status LEDs (Green LED lights up during normal system operation)
Power Supply	Wide range input voltage: 5V – 23V
Buttons	1x PWRON button (supports sleep/wake functionality) 1x Maskrom button (supports entering Maskrom flashing mode)
OS Support	Official Support: Debian 12, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 Third-Party Support: Armbian
Dimensions	85 mm × 56 mm × 17 mm
Operating Temp	0°C ~ 80°C

RK3588s Block Diagram

RK3588s Block Diagram

Hardware Pin Definitions

40-PIN header

GPIO number	Function	Pin	Pin	Function	GPIO number
	+3.3V	1	2	+5.0V
/dev/i2c1 sda	I2C1_SDA \ GPIO0_D5	3	4	+5.0V
/dev/i2c1 scl	I2C1_SCL \ GPIO0_D4	5	6	GND
47	GPIO1_B7 \ PWM3_M3	7	8	UART2_TX_M0
	GND	9	10	UART2_RX_M0
128	GPIO4_A0	11	12	GPIO1_A7	39
129	GPIO4_A1	13	14	GND
130	GPIO4_A2	15	16	UART6_TX_M1 \ GPIO1_A1	/dev/ttyS2 uart txd
	+3.3V	17	18	UART6_RX_M1 | GPIO1_A0	/dev/ttyS2 uart rxd
spi mosi	SPI0_MOSI_M2	19	20	GND
spi miso	SPI0_MISO_M2	21	22	GPIO1_B0	40
spi clk	SPI0_CLK_M2	23	24	spi cs 0	SPI0_CS0_M2
	GND	25	26	spi cs 1	SPI0_CS1_M2
/dev/i2c6 sda	I2C6_SDA_M3	27	28	I2C6_SCL_M3	/dev/i2c6 scl
131	GPIO4_A3 \ UART0_TXD_M2	29	30	GND
132	GPIO4_A4 \ UART0_RXD_M2	31	32	PWM2	105
133	GPIO4_A5 \ UART3_TXD_M2	33	34	GND
134	GPIO4_A6 \ UART3_RXD_M2	35	36	GPIO4_B2 \ CAN1_RXD_M1	138
135	GPIO4_A7	37	38	GPIO4_B3 \ CAN1_TXD_M1	139
	GND	39	40	GPIO3_C3	115

MIPI CSI

0.5mm FPC connector(J10)

PIN	Name
1	VCC_CAM(3.3v)
2	I2C8_SDA_M2
3	I2C8_SCL_M2
4	CIF_CLKOUT
5	PWDN_GPIO1_A6
6	GND
7	MIPI_CSI_RX_CLK0P
8	MIPI_CSI_RX_CLK0N
9	GND
10	MIPI_CSI_RX_D1P
11	MIPI_CSI_RX_D1N
12	GND
13	MIPI_CSI_RX_D0P
14	MIPI_CSI_RX_D0N
15	GND

MIPI DSI

0.5mm FPC connector (J11)

PIN	Name
1	VCC_MIPI
2	VCC_MIPI
3	GND
4	I2C4_SDA_M3
5	I2C4_SCL_M3
6	GND
7	MIPI_DSI_TX1_D0P
8	MIPI_DSI_TX1_D0N
9	GND
10	MIPI_DSI_TX1_CLKP
11	MIPI_DSI_TX1_CLKN
12	GND
13	MIPI_DSI_TX1_D1P
14	MIPI_DSI_TX1_D1N
15	GND

VRTC

0.8mm connector(J18)

Pin	Assignment	Description
1	+	Positive pole
2	-	Negative pole

Resources

arm-systemready

github : SystemReady

Source Code

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ArmSom-bsp

Building a Linux System

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Armbian

Armbian Linux build framework

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Sige7s kernel

Improved Rockchip Linux

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Sige7s uboot

ArmSoM/u-boot

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Sige7s mainline linux

torvalds linux

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RKNN-LLM

AI models to Rockchip chips

Official Image

ArmSoM team uses Debian bullseye as the official operating system.How to Flash Image📤

Download

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

Network disk address:

Google Drive link

logo	Description	Download
	debian12 for Sige7 : 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
	Android12 for Sige7 : Android is an open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel, primarily used for mobile devices, tablets, and smartwatches, among other smart devices.	Google Drive link
	ubuntu22.04 for Sige7 : Ubuntu 22.04, codenamed "Jammy Jellyfish," was officially released by Canonical on April 21, 2022	Google Drive link

Third Party System

logo	Description	Download
	Armbian for Sige7(bpi-m7) : 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
	ubuntu-rockchip for Sige7 : 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
Arch Linux	Arch Linux Installer By kwankiu : Arch Linux is an independently developed with the general-purpose of GNU/Linux distribution that strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling-release model. The default installation is a minimal base system, configured by the user to only add what is purposely required.	Simply flash the image and follow the instructions prompted by the installer. NOTE: This installer requires an internet connection. (The Ethernet drivers may take some time to load and the installer will retry several times, this is normal.) download
	桌面用户、开发者以及系统管理员的匠之所选。	download
lede	lede for Sige7 : lede is a highly modular and automated embedded Linux system with powerful network components and scalability.	Google Drive link
LibreELEC	LibreELEC.tv for Sige7 : LibreELEC is a minimalist 'Just enough OS' Linux distribution for running Kodi.	LibreELEC.tv

Hardware Resources

Google Drive link

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Sige7 SCH

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Sige7 2D

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Sige7 SMD

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Datasheet

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Case 3D

Version change history

V1.1

• VOL_IC: U27/U7/U6301change part pin;
• USB：U15 fr o m TypeC1 change t o TypeC0; CN31 fr o m USB3. 0 change t o USB2. 0;
• 40PIN：add UART Pr ot ect; J 2&CN2&CN32 change t o WF0. 8;
• CAM：DEL R6352, CSI _1 I2C3 change t o I2C4；
• WIFI Module: AP6275S change to AP6275P;

Product Certificate

CE / FCC / RoHS

Supply Statement

The ArmSoM-Sige7 will be produced at least until January 2034.

Accessories

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

Camera Module 1

The camera module 1, compatible with the OV13850 sensor, is a low-power camera module.

Display-10-HD

A 10.1-inch touchscreen display, ideal for interactive projects like entertainment systems and information dashboards.

Sige DIY Case 1

Combining high-quality construction with a clean, minimalist design, the metal casing adds a premium touch.

Active Cooling Kit

The active cooling kit ensures Sige runs smoothly even during the most demanding tasks.

Purchase Samples

ArmSoM online shop: https://www.armsom.org/product-page/sige7

ArmSoM Aliexpress online shop: https://aliexpress.com/item/3256806184323776.html

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

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

What do others say about the Sige7?

• arm: SystemReady IR is tailored to meet the needs of embedded Linux/BSD ecosystem on systems based on embedded Arm SoCs.
• cnx-software: ArmSoM-Sige7 – A thin Rockchip RK3588 SBC with dual 2.5GbE, M.2 NVMe storage, HDMI 2.1, and more
• notebookcheck: ArmSoM-Sige7 debuts as new Pico-ITX sized single-board computer with 8K video outputs
• liliputing: ArmSoM-Sige7 router board now available for $165 (RK3588 processor, dual 2.5 Gb Ethernet, WiFi 6 and BT 5.2)
• itsfoss: This SBC Puts Raspberry Pi 5 to Shame
• electronics-lab: ArmSom Sige7 Review- A Rockchip RK3588 SBC with Dual 2.5GbE Ethernet, NVMe Storage, and Triple Display Output
• magazinmehatronika: Armsom Sige7 recenzija
• sk: Armsom Sige7
• Technically Unsure: ArmSoM Sige7 vs Raspberry Pi 5: The Ultimate Single-Board Battle – Who Reigns Supreme?
• habr: A single board that supports 32 GB of RAM. What kind of device is this?
• Platima Tinkers: ArmSoM Forge1 and Sige7 - The best ARM SBC I have ever tested!
• Platima Tinkers: ArmSoM Forge1 and Sige7 - The best ARM SBC I have ever tested!
• sbc compare: Sige7 Benchmark Comparison on sbc.compare

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.