Fanless & Ready for the Edge: Meet BCM’s All-in-One NUC-AR3588RK System Powered by Rockchip® RK3588

BCM, USA, 26.06.2025 - As edge AI and multimedia applications rapidly expand, system developers are seeking powerful, compact, and easy-to-deploy hardware. BCM’s new NUC-AR3588RK embedded system meets that need - with a fanless design, triple display support, integrated HDMI input, and the high-performance Rockchip® RK3588 SoC built right in.

Why It Matters

The NUC-AR3588RK is engineered to solve multiple embedded challenges:

• Delivering AI inference without a discrete GPU
• Handling 4K multimedia workloads
• Supporting multi-screen control and interaction
• Integrating quickly into space-constrained or industrial environments

Whether for smart retail, edge computing, digital signage, or industrial automation, this system offers a ready-to-deploy solution that simplifies integration while maximizing performance.

Highlights & Applications

Powered by Rockchip® RK3588 – A Next-Gen ARM Platform

The Rockchip® RK3588 advanced SoC features an 8-core CPU (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55), Mali-G610 MP4 GPU, and a built-in 6 TOPS NPU for edge AI acceleration. It’s capable of 4K/8K multimedia processing and real-time inference - ideal for camera-based vision, object detection, or content streaming.

Applications: AI vision, AV systems, robotics, kiosks, surveillance

Onboard 6 TOPS NPU – Efficient AI at the Edge

The Rockchip RK3588’s integrated Neural Processing Unit delivers up to 6 TOPS, enabling low-latency, power-efficient AI inference on edge devices—without needing a discrete accelerator.

This NPU is optimized for:

• Image classification and object detection
• Speech recognition and wake-word detection
• Natural language understanding and lightweight NLP (Natural language processing)
• Real-time data processing with minimal external dependencies

While 6 TOPS may be considered entry-level for AI, it’s well-matched to the needs of embedded vision, automation, and intelligent edge computing, where power, space, and latency matter most.

HDMI Input – Rare Feature, Real Use

Unlike most embedded platforms, the NUC-AR3588RK includes an HDMI input—enabling video capture from external devices such as media players, cameras, or PCs. Use it for overlay, live switching, or AI-based video analysis.

Use cases: Interactive signage, live retail display, AV conference terminals

All-in-One Integration – CPU, RAM & Storage Included

With 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB eMMC onboard, this system is truly plug-and-play. No need to source or configure extra components—ideal for scaling OEM designs efficiently.

Triple Display & Peripheral-Rich I/O

• 2 x DisplayPort (4K@60Hz) + HDMI Input
• 4 x USB 3.2 + 1 x USB Type-C OTG
• Dual GbE LAN, M.2 for NVMe, M.2 E-Key, MicroSD

Designed for: high-I/O edge workloads such as vision AI, automation controllers, or media hubs.

Industrial-Grade Design – Fanless, Secure, and Mount-Ready

• Fanless aluminum chassis for silent operation
• 6-pin terminal block DC-in for rugged deployments
• VESA mounting support + optional DIN rail kit

Built for Developers. Designed for Deployment.

BCM’s NUC-AR3588RK is more than a dev board—it's a complete, production-ready embedded system designed for OEMs. From software development to field integration, it minimizes friction and shortens time-to-market.

This system is now available for OEM sampling and custom integration projects.

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