In order to fully meet the growing demand in the AIoT market for high-performance, high-computing-power, and low-power main controllers, Forlinx Embedded has recently launched the FET3576-C System on Module, designed based on the Rockchip RK3576 processor. It features excellent image and video processing capabilities, a rich array of interfaces and expansion options, low power consumption, and a wide range of application scenarios. This article delves into the distinctive benefits of the Forlinx Embedded FET3576-C SoM from four key aspects.

Advantages: 6TOPS computing power NPU, enabling AI applications

Forlinx Embedded FET3576-C SoM has a built-in 6TOPS super arithmetic NPU with excellent deep learning processing capability. It supports INT4/ INT8/ INT16/ FP16/ BF16/ TF32 operation. It supports dual-core working together or independently so that it can flexibly allocate computational resources according to the needs when dealing with complex deep learning tasks. It can also maintain high efficiency and stability when dealing with multiple deep-learning tasks.

FET3576-C SoM also supports TensorFlow, Caffe, Tflite, Pytorch, Onnx NN, Android NN and other deep learning frameworks. Developers can easily deploy existing deep learning models to the SoM and conduct rapid development and optimization. This broad compatibility not only lowers the development threshold, but also accelerates the promotion and adoption of deep learning applications.

Advantages: Firewall achieves true hardware resource isolation

The FET3576-C SoM with RK3576 processor supports RK Firewall technology, ensuring hardware resource isolation for access management between host devices, peripherals, and memory areas.

Access Control Policy - RK Firewall allows configuring policies to control which devices or system components access hardware resources. It includes IP address filtering, port control, and specific application access permissions. Combined with the AMP system, it efficiently manages access policies for diverse systems.

Hardware Resource Mapping and Monitoring - RK Firewall maps the hardware resources in the system, including memory areas, I/O devices, and network interfaces. By monitoring access to these resources, RK Firewall can track in real-time which devices or components are attempting to access specific resources.

Access Control Decision - When a device or component attempts to access hardware resources, RK Firewall will evaluate the access against predefined access control policies. If the access request complies with the policy requirements, access will be granted; otherwise, it will be denied.

Isolation Enforcement - For hardware resources identified as requiring isolation, RK Firewall will implement isolation measures to ensure that they can only be accessed by authorized devices or components.

In summary, RK Firewall achieves effective isolation and management of hardware resources by setting access control policies, monitoring hardware resource access, performing permission checks, and implementing isolation measures. These measures not only enhance system security but also ensure system stability and reliability.

Advantages: Ultra clear display + AI intelligent repair

With its powerful multimedia processing capability, FET3576-C SoM provides users with excellent visual experience. It supports H.264/H.265 codecs for smooth HD video playback in various scenarios, while offering five display interfaces (HDMI/eDP, MIPI DSI, Parallel, EBC, DP) to ensure compatibility with diverse devices.

FET3576-C SoM notably supports triple-screen display functionality, enabling simultaneous display of different content on three screens, significantly enhancing multitasking efficiency.

In addition, its 4K @ 120Hz ultra-clear display and super-resolution function not only brings excellent picture quality enjoyment, but also intelligently repairs blurred images, improves video frame rate, and brings users a clearer and smoother visual experience.

Advantage: FlexBus new parallel bus interface

FET3576-C of Forlinx Embedded offers a wide range of connectivity and transmission options with its excellent interface design and flexible parallel bus technology. The FlexBus interface on the SoM is particularly noteworthy due to its high flexibility and scalability, allowing it to emulate irregular or standard protocols to accommodate a variety of complex communication needs.

FlexBus supports parallel transmission of 2/4/8/16bits of data, enabling a significant increase in the data transfer rate, while the clock frequency of up to 100MHz further ensures the high efficiency and stability of data transmission.

In addition to the FlexBus interface, the FET3576-C SoM integrates a variety of bus transfer interfaces, including DSMC, CAN-FD, PCIe2.1, SATA3.0, USB3.2, SAI, I2C, I3C and UART. These interfaces not only enriches the SoM's application scenarios but also enhances its compatibility with other devices and systems.

It is easy to see that with the excellent advantages of high computing power NPU, RK Firewall, powerful multimedia processing capability and FlexBus interface, Forlinx Embedded FET3576-C SoM will become a strong player in the field of embedded hardware. Whether you are developing edge AI applications or in pursuit of high-performance, high-quality hardware devices, the Folinx Embedded FET3576-C SoM is an unmissable choice for you.