RK3588S Development Board (VC-EVB3588S-V1)
The evaluation board for VC-SOM3588S: every RK3588S interface exposed with full documentation — validate algorithms, BOM and system before designing your carrier board.
Description
RK3588S Development Board (VC-EVB3588S-V1)
An evaluation board built around the VC-SOM3588S core board with every interface exposed, complete spec sheets and a getting-started guide — the starting point for RK3588S prototyping and algorithm research.
Highlights
- Core board: RK3588S with 6 TOPS NPU, LPDDR4X / eMMC
- Display: HDMI + MIPI DSI multi-output
- Camera: MIPI CSI input
- Network: dual gigabit + WiFi/BT
- Expansion: USB 3.0, PCIe, M.2, 40-pin GPIO
- OS: Android 13 / Linux / Debian / Ubuntu
Why start with the EVB3588S
For RK3588S AI box, NVR and edge computing projects, the costliest detour is “designing your own carrier board first.” The VC-EVB3588S routes every core-board capability to standard interfaces so you can finish three things before drawing a single trace:
- Algorithm research: run model quantization and inference on the RKNN toolchain and measure real frame rates at 6 TOPS.
- Peripheral selection: validate MIPI CSI cameras, WiFi/4G modules and panels on the standard board; lock the BOM before freezing carrier interfaces.
- System verification: flash Android 13 / Debian / Ubuntu images out of the box and confirm boot time, power and thermal behavior.
Board resources at a glance
| Module | Specification |
|---|---|
| SoC | RK3588S: 4× A76 @2.4GHz + 4× A55 @1.8GHz, 6 TOPS NPU |
| Video | 8K@60 H.265/VP9 decode · AV1 · 8K@30 encode |
| Display | HDMI 2.1 4K@60 + MIPI DSI, multi-screen independent |
| Camera | MIPI CSI (multi-lane), mainstream sensor adaptation |
| Network | Dual gigabit RJ45 + M.2 wireless slot (WiFi/BT/4G) |
| High-speed expansion | PCIe (FPC/socket), USB 3.0 ×2, USB 2.0 |
| Low-speed expansion | 40-pin GPIO: UART/I2C/SPI/PWM/ADC |
| Storage | Onboard eMMC + TF card slot |
| Power | USB-C / wide-range DC (model-dependent) |
EVB3588S vs comparable dev platforms
| Platform | NPU | Video decode | Expansion | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC-EVB3588S (RK3588S) | 6 TOPS | 8K@60 | PCIe + dual GbE + 40-pin | AI box, NVR prototyping |
| RK3576 EVB | 6 TOPS | 8K@30 | Moderate | Mid-range platform research |
| RK3568 EVB | 1 TOPS | 4K@60 | Rich industrial interfaces | Industrial gateway prototyping |
| Raspberry Pi 5 (reference) | No dedicated NPU | 4K@60 | Rich ecosystem | Education / hobby |
When you need industrial-grade supply, BSP assurance and on-device AI compute, the EVB3588S is a more appropriate engineering starting point than a Raspberry Pi.
Applications
AI algorithm research platform. Quantization and inference benchmarks for RKNN-LLM edge models, YOLO-family detection, pose and face algorithms.
NVR / NAS prototyping. Dual gigabit + PCIe + 8K decode for multi-channel video ingest and local search prototypes.
University AI labs. Android/Ubuntu dual boot with full documentation — a flagship platform for course labs and graduation projects.
Reference design for production carrier boards. EVB schematics and core-board spec sheets are open: carrier-board ODM can start here, cutting 4–6 weeks of development time.
FAQ
Do I need to buy the core board separately?
No — the EVB ships as carrier + core board, ready out of the box. For mass production you buy the core board alone and use your own or a custom carrier.
Which OS images are provided?
Android 13, Debian, Ubuntu and Buildroot images, with flashing tools and a getting-started guide (login, serial console and network configuration).
Can you take over from EVB to production carrier board?
Yes. Carrier-board ODM is a core Vencreat service — from EVB reference design to production carrier boards and complete devices, delivered end to end.
Next step
For details and samples: contact us or sales@vencreat.com.
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