The GF-RK3399-Kit Embedded Development Board, launched by Zhejiang Qiyang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., is based on the Rockchip RK3399 processor. This hardware manual provides a comprehensive overview of its features, specifications, and usage.
Function Description
The GF-RK3399-Kit is an embedded development board designed for various applications, particularly those requiring high-performance computing and rich multimedia capabilities. It supports the Android 7.1 operating system, making it suitable for developing Android-based embedded systems. The board's design, which includes an 8-layer PCB with high-precision immersion gold process, ensures reliable electrical performance and anti-interference capabilities.
The core board integrates a powerful Rockchip RK3399 processor, 2GB LPDDR4 (expandable to 4GB), and 8GB eMMC (expandable to 16GB/32GB). It features a "Big.Little" architecture with a Dual Cortex-A72 and Quad Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU, operating at up to 1.8GHz. The integrated Mali-T860 GPU supports various OpenGL, OpenVG, OpenCL, DX11, and AFBC standards, enabling robust graphics processing.
The board offers extensive connectivity and multimedia interfaces, including dual MIPI-CSI and dual ISP for camera input, HDMI, eDP, PCIe, USB3.0, USB2.0, and Type-C. It supports 4K VP9 and 4K 10-bit H265/H264 video decoding at up to 60fps, as well as 1080P multi-format video decoding and encoding. Network capabilities include Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), and Bluetooth (BT4.0 with BLE support). It also features a MINI-PCIE interface for external 4G LTE modules and an onboard SIM card slot.
Important Technical Specifications
- CPU: Rockchip RK3399 (28nm HKMG processing), ARM Hexa-core 64-bit processor (up to 1.8GHz). Big.LITTLE architecture: Dual Core Cortex-A72 (Big Core) + Quad Core Cortex-A53 (Little Core).
- GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP4 Quad Core GPU. Supports OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1, OpenVG1.1, OpenCL, DX11, AFBC.
- VPU: Supports 4K VP9 and 4K 10-bit H265/H264 video decoding (60fps), 1080P multi-format video decoding (WMV, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8), 1080P video encoding (H.264, VP8). Video anaphase processor for anti-interlacing, denoising, edge/detail/color optimization.
- RAM: 2GB LPDDR4 (64-bit Data Bus LPDDR4), 2GB/4GB optional.
- Flash: 8GB eMMC, EMMC5.1 (8GB/16GB/32GB optional).
- PMU: RK808 Power Management Unit.
- Ethernet: 1-ch 10M/100M/1000Mbps Ethernet (RGMII mode), 1-ch 10M/100M/1000Mbps Ethernet (PCIe extend).
- Wireless: Onboard Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 2-in-1 module (2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth BT4.0 with BLE).
- 4G: MINI-PCIE interface (USB2.0 communication), external 4G LTE module, onboard SIM card slot.
- Display: HDMI 2.0a (4K 60Hz, HDCP 1.4/2.2), dual-channel MIPI-DSI (4 lines per channel, one hardware expansion dual-channel LVDS), eDP 1.3 (4-wire, 10.8Gbps), Display Port 1.2 (4-wire, highest 4K 60Hz, Rec.2020 and Rec.709 color gamut switching). Dual VOP supports 4096x2160 and 2560x1600 resolutions.
- Camera: MIPI camera interface. Dual ISP resolution up to 13MPix/s, supports dual camera signal input.
- USB: 1-ch USB3.0 HOST, 1-ch USB Type-C, 4-ch USB 2.0 HOST.
- UART: 1-ch RS232 DEBUG, 5-ch RS232 UART (3 wires), 1-ch UART-TTL (TTL level), 1-ch RS485.
- Audio: 2-ch Speaker out, 1-ch earphone output, 1-ch MIC input.
- Storage Expansion: 1-ch TF card.
- Other Interfaces: 1-ch I2C interface, 8-ch GPIO interface, Reset, Watch Dog, RTC.
- Power Supply: +12V power input.
- Core Board Size: 82mm x 63mm, 8-layer board.
- Base Board Size: 158mm x 120mm, 4-layer board.
- Power Consumption: Core Board ≤2W, Whole Board ≤5W (no load).
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C.
- Storage Temperature: 0°C to +60°C.
- Working Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing.
- Package: FCBGA828 21mm x 21mm, 0.65mm pitch.
Usage Features
- Development Environment: Supports virtual machine VM9.02 + Ubuntu 14.04 or Ubuntu 16.04 system. Includes application layer development and debugging tools, cross compiler, and common terminal development and debugging tools.
- Software Support: Provides system image files, interface application demo test programs and source code, Bootloader, kernel, and file system source code.
- Documentation: Comes with hardware manual, test manual, device manual, and Base Board structural drawing (DXF file).
- Ease of Use: Users are advised to read the instructions and check the packing list before use. Understanding the board's basic structure and resource allocation is crucial. For Android development and program burning, the GF-RK3399-KIT Android User Manual is recommended.
- Connectivity: The core board connects to the base board via a Gold Finger (317 pins) MXM connector, allowing for flexible expansion and customization.
- Power Input: Requires a 5V power input for the core board. The base board uses a DC12V power input.
- RTC Battery: Includes a BT1 connector for an RTC battery (+3.0V), located beneath the Core Board.
- Buttons: Features a Reset Button (SW1), PWR Button (SW2), and System Programming button (SW4).
- Jumper Settings: J19 allows selection between 3.3V and 5.0V for certain interfaces.
Maintenance Features
- Technical Support: Zhejiang Qiyang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. offers lifelong technical support via E-mail and telephone.
- Warranty: The company provides a 6-month free repair service for malfunctions occurring within the warranty period due to quality problems. A purchase receipt is required for warranty claims.
- Exclusions from Free Repair: Repair is not offered for issues arising from:
- Over-warranty time.
- Lack of purchase receipt.
- Liquid inlet, dampness, or mold.
- Malfunction or damage not due to product quality, but caused by drops, intense shaking, arbitrary modification, or improper operation after purchase.
- Damage due to force majeure.
- Connecting Accessories: Users must use the original connecting accessories to prevent damage to the main board.
- LCD Connection: Before connecting to an LCD, users must confirm the power specification of the LCD module.
- Intellectual Property: The company reserves intellectual property rights for the software and hardware technical data. These resources are intended for teaching, testing, and research purposes only and should not be used for commercial purposes, distributed on the Internet, or modified to tamper with copyright.
- Batch Orders: The company accepts batch orders and offers comprehensive technical support and service for such orders.
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