RUBIK Pi: AI-Focused Development Board Powered by Qualcomm QCS6490 SoC and Kryo 670 CPU

The RUBIK Pi is a development board based on the Qualcomm QCS6490 platform, designed for AI and IoT applications. It features a Kryo 670 CPU with a mix of four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores, with one Cortex-A78 core running at up to 2.7GHz. The board integrates an Adreno 643L GPU, operating at 821MHz, and a Hexagon machine learning accelerator capable of delivering up to 12.5 TOPS of AI computing. It supports multiple operating systems, including Android, Linux, and Thundercomm’s LU, along with SDKs to optimize the development process.

The RUBIK Pi offers a wide range of connectivity options, including USB Type-A (2x 3.0, 1x 2.0), a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort for 4K@60Hz, and HDMI OUT supporting 4K@30Hz. Other features include a 1000M Ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and integrated Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2. For peripherals, it has dual MIPI CSI camera interfaces, an M.2 M-key slot for SSDs, and a 40-pin GPIO header that supports I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, and I2S. The board also comes with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of onboard storage for local processing.

Designed to be compatible with Raspberry Pi accessories, RUBIK Pi reduces development complexity and costs. Additional features include a real-time clock, user-configurable RGB LED, and a PWM-controlled fan header, making it a versatile solution for embedded and AI-driven projects requiring high performance, extensive connectivity, and powerful AI capabilities.

The RUBIK Pi development board specifications:

• SoC: Qualcomm QCS6490
  • CPU: Qualcomm Kryo 670, 4x Arm Cortex-A55 Processor, 4x Arm Cortex-A78 Processor 64-bit up to 2.7 GHz
  • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 643L up to 812 MHz supports OpenGL ES 3.2
  • DSP: Qualcomm Hexagon
  • AI: Deploy 1.8B LLM with 12.5 Tops AI capability
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
• Storage
  • M.2 M-key slot for solid-state storage
  • 128GB uMCP storage
• Video
  • 1x HDMI 1.4 Output up to 4K @ 30FPS
  • 1x DisplayPort over USB Type-C up to 4K @ 60FPS
• Audio
  • 1x HDMI OUT with Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
• Camera: 2x MIPI-CSI D-PHY 4-lane
• Network
  • 1x GbE LAN port
  • Wi-Fi 5 ( Tx/1 Rx 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi )
  • Bluetooth 5.2
• USB
  • 1x USB 3.1 Type-C port
  • 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.0)
  • 1x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 Host/Device)
• Expansion
  • 40-pin GPIO header that supports I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, and I2S
  • 1x M.2 M Key
• Misc
  • 1x Power On Button
  • 1x RGB LED
  • RTC Battery connector
  • PWM Fan connector
• Power supply: 12V/3A DC via USB Type-C PD
• Dimension: 100mm x 75mm

The RUBIK Pi is a development board based on the Qualcomm SoC platform, supporting multiple operating systems including Qualcomm Linux, Android, and Windows, ensuring broad compatibility for developers. It is scalable, offering upward compatibility with Thundercomm’s C8550 SOM and downward compatibility with the C5430P SOM, making it adaptable for various project requirements.

Designed to deliver strong AI performance, the RUBIK Pi integrates support for Qualcomm AI Hub, allowing developers to efficiently deploy optimized AI models. It also includes a wide range of I/O interfaces such as USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and GPIO, making it a versatile choice for embedded systems and IoT applications that demand high processing power and AI capabilities.

Previously, we covered the RB3 Gen 2 and Avnet’s QCS6490 development board, both based on the Qualcomm QCS6490 platform. Feel free to check them out if you’re interested in learning more about these products. Pre-orders for the RUBIK Pi will open in early November, with more information available on Thundercomm’s official website and in the product announcement.

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