The ICORE-3576Q38 is a compact system-on-module (SoM) based on the Rockchip RK3576 processor. With a 38 mm × 38 mm footprint, it is intended for embedded and industrial designs where board space is limited but multi-core CPU performance, AI acceleration, and multimedia support are required.
The product family includes three variants: ICORE-3576Q38 (commercial grade) and ICORE-3576JQ38 / ICORE-3576MQ38 (industrial grade). All variants share the same form factor, pinout, and I/O capabilities. Differences are limited to CPU operating frequency and supported temperature range, allowing reuse of the same carrier board across commercial and industrial deployments.
Processor and AI Engine
The commercial ICORE-3576Q38 uses an octa-core Arm CPU composed of four Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores, with a maximum frequency of 2.2 GHz.
For the industrial versions, CPU frequency is limited to 1.6 GHz to improve stability under extended temperature conditions.
An integrated neural processing unit (NPU) provides up to 6 TOPS of inference performance for local AI workloads. The NPU supports multiple integer and floating-point data formats and can operate either independently or in cooperative modes with the CPU.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4 × Cortex-A72 + 4 × Cortex-A53 |
| CPU Frequency | Up to 2.2 GHz (commercial), up to 1.6 GHz (industrial) |
| AI Accelerator | Integrated NPU, up to 6 TOPS |
| AI Data Formats | INT4, INT8, INT16, FP16, BF16, TF32 |
Graphics and Display
Graphics processing is handled by a Mali-G52 MC3 GPU operating at up to 1 GHz. The platform supports common graphics and compute APIs and includes a dedicated 2D graphics engine for UI rendering.
Multiple display interfaces are supported, enabling use in HMI panels, industrial displays, and multi-screen systems.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC3, up to 1 GHz |
| Graphics APIs | OpenGL ES 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1 |
| Display Interfaces | HDMI 2.1 / eDP 1.3, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Maximum Resolution | 4096 × 2160 @ 120 Hz |
| E-Paper Output | EBC, up to 2560 × 1920 |
Memory and Storage
The SoM supports several memory and storage configurations, allowing system designers to balance performance, power consumption, and cost.
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| System Memory | LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X, 4 GB to 16 GB |
| Onboard Storage | eMMC, 16 GB to 256 GB |
| Optional Storage | UFS 2.0 |
Expansion and Camera Interfaces
Expansion is provided through two PCIe 2.1 interfaces, which can be configured to support different high-speed peripherals. Camera input is supported via MIPI CSI interfaces, suitable for vision-based applications.
| Interface | Configuration |
|---|---|
| PCIe Interface 1 | PCIe 2.1 / SATA 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen1 (configurable) |
| PCIe Interface 2 | PCIe 2.1 or SATA 3.1 |
| Camera Input | MIPI CSI with D-PHY and DC-PHY support |
Video and Multimedia
Hardware video codecs are integrated to offload the CPU during playback and encoding tasks.
| Format | Capability |
|---|---|
| Video Decode | VP9, AVS2, AV1 up to 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps |
| H.264 | Decode / encode up to 4K@60fps |
| MJPEG | Up to 4K resolution |
Software Support
The platform supports common embedded operating systems used in both commercial and industrial environments.
| Software | Support |
|---|---|
| Android | Android 14 |
| Linux | Mainline Linux distributions |
| Build Systems | Buildroot |
| Real-Time | RT-Linux |
Carrier Board Support
The AIO-3576Q38 carrier board is compatible with the ICORE-3576Q38 and other RK3576-based modules from the same vendor. It provides commonly required interfaces for evaluation and prototyping.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | Dual Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | Mini PCIe, M.2 B-Key (4G/5G) |
| Camera | MIPI CSI D-PHY |
| General I/O | Multiple GPIOs |
Environmental Ratings and Pricing
| Model | Operating Temperature |
|---|---|
| ICORE-3576Q38 | -20°C to +60°C |
| ICORE-3576JQ38 / ICORE-3576MQ38 | -40°C to +85°C |
| Configuration | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 GB RAM + 64 GB eMMC | $129 |
| 8 GB RAM + 64 GB eMMC | $189 |
| SoM + Carrier Board | From $259 |
