For downloading the Tools, Driver and Firmware use the following link:
https://youyeetoo.com/blog/edge-2-kit-rk3568-iot-mtdpedge2kit1--138
Note：Please note the type what you want:
Bundle 1：MIXTILE Core 3568
Bundle 2：MIXTILE Edge 2
Bundle 3：MIXTILE Edge 2 Kit
Product Description
Edge 2
Edge 2 is a high-performance and low-power ARM SBC (Single-Board Computer), targeted for a wide range of IoT networking and edge computing applications. It can be utilized for networking, computing, controlling, and embedded systems like home entertainment areas for further achievement with the help of multipurpose software. This single-board computer combines a Mixtile System-on-Module Core 3568, a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity module, and a rich set of interfaces to create a highly efficient single-board computer.
Edge 2 promises exceptional performance gains through the highly versatile embedded computing unit that ranges from a development platform to a fully built ready-to-run device. As an industry-standard product, it has comprehensive hardware along with production-ready software to provide ease in the development of edge AI applications. The structure of this ARM SBC is meant to offer flexibility and stability to system/software developers so that they can focus on their application development. Edge 2 can also be customized with various interfaces according to the user requirements. It can be interfaced with multimedia devices including HDMI, eDP, MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI. It also supports connectivity with peripheral ports such as USB, Ethernet, RS485, UART, TTL, I2C.
Edge 2 Kit
Edge 2 Kit is built around the Edge 2 single-board computer, adding more capabilities such as a customizable enclosure and two external Wi-Fi antennas for rich wireless connectivity. The edge computing device, Edge 2 Kit provides a high-performance ready-to-run IoT edge computer with a 3.5-inch form factor, 6 reserved Antenna ports, expandable with mini-PCIe and M.2 modules, and preload Android 11 and Linux container. It is stable and can be an off-the-shelf product with your application software.
The compact size of the ARM SBC-based Edge 2 Kit makes it applicable for a wide variety of small-scale applications and diverse possibilities. Additionally, it offers various interfaces supporting the expansion of dual hard drives, dual network ports, or Hi-Fi music decoding and other functions. It meets the needs of a variety of application scenarios at a low cost.
Package list
1x MIXTILE Edge 2
1x 1m type-c to type-c cable
2x 16mm 6dbi 2.4G/5.8G Antennas(Only Included in Edge 2 Kit)
Technical Specifications
Technical Details
NPU: 0.8 Tops
USB: Three USB3.0 ports
Operating temperature: 0 to +80°C
Clock: Real-Time Clock with Battery Backup
Video encoder: 1080P100 H.264/H.265 video encoder
GPIOs: One RS485 and two TTLDigital I/O, SPDIF, I2C, DMIC
CPU: Rockchip Quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC Processor RK3568
Memory: 2/4GB LPDDR4 DRAM Memory and 16/32GB eMMC
HDMI interface: HDMI2.0 / eDP / MIPI-DSI + TP / MIPI-DSI / MIPI-CSI
Wireless Technology: WiFi 6 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0, Support 4G/5G module
Video decoder: 4KP60 H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoderStorage expansion:
Micro-SD 3.0 Flash Expansion Socket, M.2 Socket: PCIe 3.0, USB2.0, SIM Socket.
Power: 12V DC / SATA power socket, Type-C PD3.0 Power input（max 3A @ 20V)
Other expansions: Mini-PCIe Socket: USB2.0, I2C, U.2 Extension Socket: SATA or PCIe 2.0, SATA, Gigabit Ethernet.
Block Diagram
Edge 2 contains the System-on-Module Core 3568 by Mixtile. The Core 3568 is a System-on-Module that extends all the CPU functions to pins with an innovative connector.
This System-on-Module is composed of the main chip RK3568, LPDDR4, and eMMC. It leads to commonly used interfaces, and after adding peripheral ports, a complete system can be made conveniently and quickly.
The Rockchip ARM64 CPU supports multipurpose Quad Cortex-A55 processing cores, operating frequencies up to 2.0GHz, a Neural Process Unit with processing performance up to 0.8 TOPS, a 1080P100 H.264/H.265 video encoder, and 4KP60 H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoder, etc. In Edge 2 the default memory setting is 2/4GBytes LPDDR4 and 16/32GBytes eMMC.
Application Scenarios
Combining off-the-shelf functionality with leading commercial processors delivers the performance, scalability, and interoperability for your most demanding applications.
