ROCK 5 Model B 8 GB Single Board Computer

Description

Say hello to the ROCK 5B, the next generation of single board computer. ROCK 5B is a resilient, high-performing, multifunctional board based on the powerful Rockchip RK3588 SoC packed with class‑leading features, exceptional functionality, and expansion options as standard.

Pinout Diagram of the ROCK 5B

Key product features of the ROCK 5B

Details

Reliable Rockchip SoC

ROCK 5B provides reliable and robust performance based on the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, Arm DynamIQ Quad Cortex – A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex – A55 @ 1.8GHz CPU, Arm Mali – G610MC4 GPU and 8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM. You can be certain that your board will deliver exceptional performance, it’s solid as a ROCK!

Super handy Power On/Off button for safe shutdowns

Fed up with having to type code into the command line to safely shut down your single board computer? The ROCK 5B features a built-in On/Off power button meaning you can perform safe shutdowns at the touch of a button without the risk of corrupting storage. ROCK 5B offers this huge convenience as standard, allowing you to be flexible with your applications.

More OS, more options

ROCK 5B is extremely practical, as it is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Android 12, Debian/Ubuntu Linux, the full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set, and others.

No storage limitations

ROCK 5B benefits from extensive storage capacity, 8GB RAM, and a high-speed eMMC socket for eMMC modules which can be used for OS and data storage.

Highly compatible with SBC accessories

The 40-pin GPIO expansion header supports a wide range of interface options, providing the board with almost endless connectivity capabilities to ensure outstanding compatibility with an enormous range of SBC accessories.

Unrivalled 8K display

Finally! A single board computer that supports 8K display. With an Arm Mali G610MC4 graphics processing unit (GPU) at its heart, the ROCK 5B is tailor-made for advanced multimedia applications, including games, videos, and signage. The board benefits from camera and display interfaces, two HDMI ports supporting dual displays up to 8Kp60 and 4Kp60 resolution, a micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution, high-quality stereo audio output through a 3.5mm audio jack, and much more.

True thermal management

The ROCK 5B has a PWM fan connector (power out and voltage TBC) and 2 heatsink mounting holes meaning that no matter how high-performance your application may be you can be sure the ROCK 5B will deliver excellent performance under most conditions, we think that’s pretty cool!

Availability

Struggling with SBC stock shortages? OKdo and Radxa ensured long-term stock availability of the ROCK 5B. The ROCK 5B single board computer is the ideal Raspberry Pi alternative, stop worrying about stock hunting and give yourself more time to focus on developing incredible design applications that ROCK! Ready to take your design and manufacturing capabilities to the next level? Get in touch with our expert team and we’ll work together to create amazing solutions.

Who is Radxa?

OKdo has an exclusive partnership with Radxa to manufacture and distribute ROCK Single Board Computers (SBCs) and ROCK System on Modules (SoMs). Radxa is a technical startup founded in 2013 that focuses on the design, manufacture and production of open-source hardware products that include the range formerly known as Rock Pi.

Interfaces

• 1x Full function USB Type

• 2x USB2 Type A HOST ports

• 1x USB3 Type A HOST port, 1x USB3 Type A OTG/HOST port

• 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports PoE with add‑on PoE HAT)

• 1x M.2 M Key with PCIe 3.0 four‑lane support

• 1x M.2 E Key with PCIe 2.1 one‑lane, SATA, SDIO, UART support

• 1x eMMC module connector for eMMC 5.1 support

• 1x Camera port (4‑lane MIPI CSI)

• 1x Display port (4‑lane MIPI DSI)

• 40 x user GPIO supporting a wide range of interface options: 2 x UART, 2 x SPI bus, 2 x I2C bus, 1 x PCM/I2S, 1 x SPDIF, 1 x PWM, 1 x ADC, 6 x GPIO, 2 x 5V DC power in/out, 2 x 3.3V power out.

• Miscellaneous: 1x RTC battery connector, 1x PWM fan connector, 1x Power button, 1x Recovery button, 1x RGB power/status/user LED, 2x heatsink mounting holes

Technical specifications

Need some inspiration to help you create amazing applications with your brand-new ROCK 5B? Check out our getting started guides for the ROCK 5B on Android, and Debian.