Recently, Firefly unveiled the Firefly iCore-3562JQ, an industrial-grade core board engineered to endure temperatures ranging from -40 to 85°C. This resilient system-on-module, driven by the Rockchip RK3562J SoC, presents a reliable solution catering to a spectrum of industrial needs, from digital signage and industrial control systems to PLCs, energy data concentrators, smart healthcare, and self-service terminals.
Firefly iCore-3562JQ Industrial Core Board Details
Measuring just 60 x 36mm (6-layer PCB), the iCore-3562JQ boasts impressive specifications. With up to 8GB of RAM, 64GB of flash storage, and a Rockchip RK809-5A PMIC, this CPU module ensures seamless performance even in demanding environments. Its 3x 80-pin board-to-board BTB connector provides access to a wide array of interfaces including video input and output, audio interfaces, networking options, USB ports, PCIe interface, and more.
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Key specifications of the Firefly iCore-3562JQ include a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor clocked at up to 1.2 GHz, along with an Arm Mali-G52 EE GPU for excellent graphics performance. While it lacks a dedicated AI accelerator, it compensates with powerful video capabilities, supporting 4K video decoding and 1080p video encoding.
On the connectivity front, the iCore-3562JQ industrial core board offers flexibility with options for Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and storage via SDIO interface. In addition, Firefly offers Ubuntu, Debian, and Linux Buildroot+Qt images for the Rockchip RK3562J CPU module to guarantee compatibility. Although software specifics are currently limited, Firefly’s dedication to dependable software support promises a seamless user experience. Take a look at the specifications.
Firefly iCore-3562JQ Specifications
- SoC – Rockchip RK3562J
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- CPU – Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor @ up to 1.2 GHz (against 2.0 GHz for the Rockchip RK3562)
- GPU – Arm Mali-G52 EE with support for OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 2.0
- AI accelerator – None listed in the specs (Rockchip RK3562 comes with a 1 TOPS NPU)
- VPU – 4Kp30 H.364, H.264, VP9 video decoding, 1080p60 H.264 video encoding
- System Memory – 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x
- Storage – 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB eMMC flash
- 3x high-density 80-pin board-to-board connectors:
- Video Output
- LVDS up to 1280×800 @ 60Hz
- MIPI-DSI up to 2048×1080 @ 60Hz
- RGB up to 2048×1080 @ 60Hz
- Video Input
- 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI camera interfaces or
- 4x 2-lane MIPI CSI
- 1x 4-lane MIPI CSI + 2x 2-lane MIPI CSI
- Audio – S/PDIF output, 8-channel PDM, 2x DAC ( I2S/PCM)
- Networking – 100 Mbps (RMII) Ethernet, gigabit (RGMII) Ethernet
- SDIO interface for WiFi and Bluetooth, storage, etc…
- USB – 1x USB 3.0 OTG multiplexed with PCIe 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 host
- PCIe – 1-lane PCIe 2.1 multiplexed with USB 3.0 OTG
- Other I/Os and peripheral interfaces – 5x I2C, 10x UART, 2x CAN, 3x SPI, 13x ADC, 16x PWM, 1x SDMMC, GPIOs
- Video Output
- Supply Voltage – 5.0V DC (voltage tolerance ± 5%)
- PMIC – Rockchip RK809-5A
- Power Consumption – Normal:0.75W (5.0V/150mA); max: 3.0W (5.0V/600mA); min: 0.05W(5.0V/10mA)
- Dimensions – 60 x 36mm (6-layer PCB)
- Weight – About 12grams
- Temperature Range – -40°C – +85°C
- Humidity – 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Availability and price
Although availability and pricing information for the Core-3562JQ industrial core board are not yet disclosed, Firefly’s reputation for quality products suggests a competitive offering. Stay tuned for updates on the product page for more information.