ARMxy BL450 | Flagship AI Edge Computer with 6TOPS NPU
  • Industrial PC
  • ARM based SBC
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  • Industrial PC
  • ARM based SBC
  • Fanless AI Computer
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ARMxy BL450 | Flagship AI Edge Computer with 6TOPS NPU

No.BL450
ARMxy BL450 flagship AI edge computer powered by Rockchip RK3588 octa-core (4xA76 + 4xA55) with 6TOPS NPU. 8K@60fps H.265 decoding, 8K@30fps H.265/H.264 encoding. 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, M.2 NVMe. 33,294 I/O combinations. Ubuntu 20.04, Linux-RT. -40°C to +85°C. Ideal for 8K machine vision, multi-camera surveillance, AGV, and medical imaging.
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RK3588 · 6TOPS NPU · 8K Video · 2x Gigabit

Flagship AI Edge Computer with 6TOPS NPU and 8K Video

ARMxy BL450 — flagship AI edge computer powered by Rockchip RK3588 octa-core (4xA76 + 4xA55) up to 2.4GHz. Integrated 6TOPS NPU for advanced edge AI inference. 8K@60fps H.265 decoding + 8K@30fps H.265/H.264 encoding. 2x Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.1 + M.2 NVMe SSD. Choose from 33,294 factory-validated I/O combinations.

6TOPS
NPU · Edge AI
8K@60fps
H.265 Decoding
8K@30fps
H.265/H.264 Encoding
-40~85℃
Wide Temp Range
RK3588 · 2.4GHz 6TOPS NPU 8K Video 2x Gigabit M.2 NVMe Ubuntu 20.04

vs x86 AI Edge Server

Hardware Cost $8,000+ -70~80% SAVE
AI Compute 6TOPS NPU DEDICATED
Video Processing 8K encode/decode HW ACCEL
I/O Combinations 33,294 options CHOOSE
Select your exact SOM, X-board, and Y-boards at order — factory assembled and tested.
What Makes BL450 Different

The Flagship AI Edge Computer for Demanding Applications

BL450 delivers the highest performance in the ARMxy series with RK3588's 4x Cortex-A76 cores, 8K video processing, dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1, and M.2 NVMe expansion — purpose-built for advanced multi-camera AI, 8K vision systems, and real-time edge inference.

6TOPS NPU · Edge AI

Integrated NPU delivers 6 TOPS of AI compute power. Run YOLOv8, transformer models, and complex vision pipelines at the edge. Supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16/BF16/TF32 quantization.

8K Video Codec

Hardware-accelerated 8K@60fps H.265 decoding and 8K@30fps H.265/H.264 encoding. Perfect for multi-camera surveillance, 8K digital signage, and high-resolution machine vision.

RK3588 Octa-Core

8nm process, 4x Cortex-A76 @ up to 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.8GHz + 3x Cortex-M0. Up to 128GB eMMC, 16GB LPDDR4X. M.2 NVMe SSD expansion.

2x Gigabit Ethernet

Two 10/100/1000M ports + one 10/100M port on 3-port models. Industrial-grade ESD/EFT Level 3 protection. Support for network redundancy, port bonding, and separate industrial control networks.

Modular Architecture

33,294 Factory-Built I/O Combinations

5 SOM boards × 10 X boards × 30+ Y boards × 3 wireless options = 33,294 possible configurations. Order your exact combination — we assemble and test before shipping.

5 SOM Boards 10 X Boards 30+ Y Boards 33,294 Combinations
RS485/232
DI/DO/Relay
AI: 0-20mA/±10V
AO: 0-20mA/0-10V
PT100/PT1000
Thermocouple (J/K/T/E/R/S/B/N)
PWM/Pulse Counter
IEPE (Y37)
Configuration Examples
BL452B-SOM452-X23-Y63

3x Ethernet (2 GbE + 1 Fast Eth) · 2x Y-slots · 16GB RAM · 128GB eMMC · X23 (4x RS485 + 4DI + 4DO) · Y63 (4x RS485/232) — Exclusive use, no second Y-board

BL452B-SOM452-X23-Y13-Y31

3x Ethernet · 2x Y-slots · 16GB RAM · 128GB eMMC · X23 (4x RS485 + 4DI + 4DO) · Y13 (8x DI Dry Contact) · Y31 (4x AI, 0-20mA/4-20mA)

Selection Note: When Y63 (4x RS485/232) is selected, this Y-board occupies the slot exclusively — no second Y-board can be selected. Plan your serial port requirements accordingly.
All I/O boards are carefully selected and assembled before delivery — plug and use.
6TOPS NPU — Flagship AI Performance

Run Complex AI Models at the Edge

BL450 integrates a powerful neural processing unit (NPU) delivering 6 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI compute power — same as BL440, but with significantly higher CPU performance from Cortex-A76 cores. Run transformer models, multi-stream YOLO inference, and complex vision pipelines entirely at the edge.

  • ✅ Supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16/BF16/TF32 quantization
  • ✅ Compatible with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe, MXNet, ONNX
  • ✅ Pre-optimized for YOLOv5/v8, Transformer, ResNet, MobileNet
  • ✅ 2x ISP (16MP each) with HDR, 3DNR for dual camera inputs
  • ✅ Full NPU SDK, deployment guides, and sample projects included

Typical AI Use Cases for BL450

  • 🔹 Multi-Camera Surveillance: 16+ streams of people counting, intrusion detection
  • 🔹 8K Machine Vision: High-resolution defect detection on production lines
  • 🔹 AGV/Robotics: Real-time obstacle detection and path planning
  • 🔹 Smart Retail: Customer counting, heat mapping, product recognition
  • 🔹 Medical Imaging: High-resolution image analysis and diagnosis support
NPU SDK, ISP tuning tools, and deployment examples included

8K@60fps H.265 Decoding + 8K@30fps Encoding

Industry-leading video codec for industrial edge computers. Hardware-accelerated 8K video processing for ultra-high-resolution applications.

  • Decoder: 8K@60fps H.265, 8K@30fps H.264
  • Encoder: 8K@30fps H.265/H.264
  • HDMI 2.1: 8K@60fps output
  • 2x ISP: Dual 16MP with HDR, 3DNR, 3A, CAC

Cortex-A76: Maximum CPU Performance

RK3588 features 4x Cortex-A76 cores — ARM's high-performance big cores. Compared to Cortex-A72 (BL440), A76 delivers:

  • 30-40% higher IPC than Cortex-A72
  • ✅ Better branch prediction and out-of-order execution
  • ✅ Ideal for complex AI preprocessing and postprocessing
  • ✅ Supports up to 16GB LPDDR4X and 128GB eMMC
Industrial Connectivity

Built for High-Bandwidth Industrial Networks

BL450 combines high-speed networking with real-time control interfaces

2x Gigabit Ethernet

Dual 10/100/1000M adaptive ports with industrial ESD/EFT Level 3 protection. Support for port bonding, network redundancy, and isolated industrial control networks.

Real-Time Control

Linux-RT (5.10.209) kernel with <50µs jitter. IGH EtherCAT Master (open-source) and CODESYS Runtime (licensed) for deterministic motion control.

M.2 NVMe SSD

Built-in M.2 slot (B+M key, 2230/2242) for high-speed NVMe SSD storage. Perfect for 8K video recording, data logging, and large AI model storage.

USB 3.1 (5Gbps)

Two USB 3.1 ports for high-speed peripherals — 4K/8K cameras, external SSDs, and more. Backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0.

Target Applications

Designed for Advanced AI & 8K Vision Workloads

8K video + 6TOPS NPU + Cortex-A76 makes BL450 ideal for these industries


8K Multi-Camera Surveillance

8K Machine Vision

AGV / Autonomous Robots

Energy Storage EMS/BMS

Rail Transit Monitoring

Smart Retail / People Counting

Semiconductor Inspection

Edge AI Server

Medical Imaging
Software Ecosystem

Industrial-Grade Software Stack

Ubuntu 20.04 · Linux-RT 5.10.209 · Container support

Ubuntu 20.04 / Linux-RT

Full Ubuntu 20.04 desktop environment. Linux-RT 5.10.209 kernel with <50µs jitter for real-time applications. Buildroot file system also available.

Real-Time & Motion Control

Linux-RT kernel. IGH EtherCAT Master (open-source) · CODESYS Runtime (licensed) · OpenPLC · Beremiz.

Edge AI & Vision

TensorFlow Lite · PyTorch Mobile · YOLOv5/8 · OpenCV · NPU SDK (6TOPS). Run transformer models and complex vision pipelines at the edge.

IoT & Visualization

Node-RED · BLIoTLink (protocol converter) · FUXA SCADA · Grafana · MQTT · OPC UA · Modbus.

Containerization

Docker · K3s (Kubernetes) support. Isolated application deployment, easy scaling, and maintenance.

Remote O&M

BLRAT (remote access) · QuickConfig (web-based configuration) · EdgeCoder AI (browser-based IDE with AI assistant).

Technical Specifications

ARMxy BL450 at a Glance

Processor

Rockchip RK3588J/RK3588, 8nm
4x Cortex-A76 @ up to 2.4GHz
4x Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.8GHz
3x Cortex-M0 @ 200MHz

NPU

6 TOPS
INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16/BF16/TF32
TensorFlow/PyTorch/Caffe/MXNet

Memory & Storage

LPDDR4X: 4/8/16GB
eMMC: 32/64/128GB
M.2 NVMe (2230/2242) expansion

Video Codec

Decoder: 8K@60fps H.265, 8K@30fps H.264
Encoder: 8K@30fps H.265/H.264
HDMI 2.1 (8K@60fps)
2x ISP: Dual 16MP with HDR/3DNR

I/O & Connectivity

2x Gigabit Ethernet + 1x Fast Ethernet (3-port models)
2x USB 3.1 (5Gbps)
1x X-board slot · 2x Y-board slots
Mini PCIe (4G/5G/Wi-Fi/BT) · SIM slot
Micro USB debug · SD slot

Environment

Operating temp: -40°C ~ +85°C (wide-temp) / 0~80°C
IEC 60068 environmental testing
IEC 61000 EMC Level III
DIN35 rail mounting

Industries We Serve

8K Surveillance

8K Machine Vision

AGV / Robotics

Energy Storage

Rail Transit

Smart Retail

Medical Imaging
✅ IEC 60068 (Environmental Testing) · Vibration / Shock / Damp Heat ✅ IEC 61000 EMC Level III (ESD/EFT/Surge) ✅ CE / FCC Compliance
I/O boards are factory-assembled and tested. Specify your configuration at time of order.

ARMxy BL450 Configurator

Configure your flagship AI edge computer with 6TOPS NPU · 8K video · 33,294 possible I/O combinations

1
Main Unit
2
SOM Board
3
X-Board
4
Y-Board(s)
5
Wireless

Select Main Unit

Choose base model with 1, 2, or 3 Ethernet ports (2x Gigabit + 1x Fast Ethernet)

Select SOM Board

Choose memory, storage, and temperature grade (RK3588 · 6TOPS NPU)

Select X-series I/O Board

Choose communication interfaces compatible with your main unit (Note: CAN not supported)

Select Y-series I/O Board(s)

Up to 2 Y-boards · Both optional · Y63 occupies slot exclusively

Y63 Selected — Second Y-Board Disabled

Y63 (4x RS485/232) occupies the Y-board slot exclusively. No second Y-board can be selected when Y63 is chosen.

Select Wireless Module

Add wireless connectivity to your configuration (optional)

Configuration Complete

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