The RK3562J is a mid-to-high-end embedded processor launched by Rockchip, based on a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 architecture. It targets industrial control, edge computing, and multimedia processing. Known for its cost-effectiveness, low power consumption, and rich peripheral interfaces, it is well-suited for smart terminals, industrial automation, and IoT applications.
The BLIIoT ARMxy industrial PC BL370 adopts the RK3562J processor, supporting multiple I/O expansions and widely used in industrial HMI, gateway devices, smart display terminals, and lightweight edge computing gateways.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A53 (up to 1.8GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 (supports OpenGL ES 3.2/2.0, Vulkan 1.1) |
| NPU | 1 TOPS (supports INT8/INT16, compatible with TensorFlow Lite) |
| Multimedia | - Video: 4K@30 H.265/H.264, 1080p@60 encoding - Display: HDMI 2.0, LVDS, MIPI-DSI (dual-display support) - Camera: 2x MIPI-CSI (up to 8MP) |
| Memory/Storage | Supports LPDDR4/LPDDR4X (up to 4GB), eMMC 5.1, SD 3.0 |
| Interfaces | - Industrial: 2x Gigabit Ethernet (TSN support), 4x UART, 2x CAN 2.0B - Expansion: USB 3.0/2.0, PCIe 2.0, SPI/I2C - Others: PWM, GPIO, ADC |
| Reliability | Industrial temperature range (-40°C ~ +85°C), secure boot and encryption engine |
Cortex-A53 delivers high efficiency and performance-per-watt, ideal for long-term embedded operation.
1 TOPS NPU enables lightweight AI inference (e.g., face recognition, object detection).
Hardware-accelerated 4K@30 video codec supports smart display and surveillance.
Multiple display interfaces (HDMI/LVDS/MIPI) with dual-screen independent output.
Wide temperature operation and anti-interference design for factory automation.
Rich industrial interfaces (CAN, TSN Ethernet), compatible with mainstream industrial protocols.
(1) Industrial Control & HMI
Industrial touch panels: Mali-G52 accelerates graphical UI, supports multi-protocol communication (CAN/Ethernet).
PLC controllers: Real-time data collection and logic control, combined with NPU for basic quality inspection.
(2) Edge Computing & IoT
Smart gateways: Aggregate device data via TSN Ethernet and CAN bus, enabling local lightweight analysis.
AI cameras: Run face recognition or abnormal behavior detection with 1 TOPS NPU.
(3) Smart Retail & Commercial Devices
Self-service kiosks: 4K advertising playback + touchscreen interaction with fanless low-power design.
Digital signage: Dual-display output (main screen ads + secondary info display).
(4) Energy & Transportation
Power monitoring terminals: Support RS485/CAN communication with real-time energy reporting.
In-vehicle displays: 1080p video output, resistant to vibration and wide temperature ranges.
| Feature | RK3562J | TI AM62x | Allwinner T507-H |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A53 | 4x Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M4F | 4x Cortex-A53 |
| NPU | 1 TOPS | 0.5–2 TOPS (optional) | None |
| Video Codec | 4K@30 H.265/H.264 | 1080p@60 H.265/H.264 | 4K@30 H.265/H.264 |
| Industrial I/F | CAN 2.0B + TSN Ethernet | CAN-FD + PRU-ICSS | CAN 2.0B |
| Display | Dual-screen (HDMI/LVDS/MIPI) | Dual-screen (LVDS/HDMI) | Dual-screen (LVDS/HDMI/RGB) |
| Power | 2–4W | <3W | 3–5W |
| Best Fit | Industrial HMI + AI lite | Real-time control + Edge AI | Multimedia + industrial display |
Advantages
✅ Comprehensive industrial interfaces (CAN/TSN)
✅ High cost-performance (alternative to NXP/TI)
✅ Balanced multimedia + lightweight AI
Limitations
❌ NPU performance limited; complex AI requires external accelerator
❌ No real-time cores; ultra-low latency control depends on software optimization
❌ Weaker open-source ecosystem, dependent on vendor SDK
The RK3562J targets industrial and edge computing markets, with strengths in:
Industrial protocol support (CAN/TSN) for device networking and data collection.
Lightweight AI + multimedia for intelligent terminal vision tasks.
Recommended Scenarios
Industrial HMI, smart gateways, lightweight AI terminals (e.g., security cameras)
Cost-sensitive projects (more affordable than TI/NXP solutions)
Not Recommended
High-performance AI workloads (≥4 TOPS NPU required)
Ultra real-time control (better suited for processors with Cortex-M cores like TI AM62x)
Alternatives
Higher AI performance: RK3588 (6 TOPS NPU)
Stronger real-time: TI AM62x (PRU-ICSS support)
