ROCK Pi 4 Model SE - Rockchip RK3399-T ARM Single Board Computer (4GB DDR4)

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ROCK 4 SE is a reliable and high-performing ARM SBC (Single Board Computer) that offers class-leading performance and superior hardware as standard. This special edition board is based on a powerful Rockchip RK3399-T hexa-core processor and equipped with Arm® big.LITTLE™ technology dual Cortex-A72®CPU, quad Cortex-A53 CPU, Arm Mali™-T860MP4 GPU, and 4GB of 64-bit LPDDR4 RAM. With onboard RTC, WiFi, Bluetooth, antenna, audio jack, 4K HDMI port, and many more features, ROCK 4 SE is the perfect Raspberry Pi alternative, that provides an incredible performance as solid as a ROCK!

Note: We recommend using a PD or QC power supply with a maximum output of 9V or 12V.

Features of ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer

Figure: Features of ROCK 4 SE

Powerful Rockchip processor 

A low-power high-performing Rockchip RK3399-T processor is embedded into the heart of the ROCK 4 SE board. Equipped with an Arm® big.LITTLE™ technology dual Cortex®[email protected], quad [email protected] CPU, Arm Mali™ – T860MP4 GPU and 4GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM, be sure that your board will provide a high-performance solid as a ROCK!  


Extensive storage capacity

ROCK 4 SE offers you an immense advantage over other competitors’ boards, benefiting from extensive storage capability. It features a Micro SD card, an eMMC and an M.2 (M key), ensuring the board with a tremendous amount of additional storage capacity.  


RTC (real-time clock)  

The onboard real-time clock allows you to accurately register the time even when the ROCK 4 SE is powered off. The board features an onboard connector for an RTC battery. 


Multiple connectivity capabilities

The board offers you multiple connectivity capabilities, including Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB and HDMI ports, and a built-in antenna, allowing users to widely incorporate ROCK 4 SE into applications.  


Highly compatible with SBC accessories

ROCK 4 SE features an onboard 40P GPIO extension header, offering extensive compatibility with a wide range of SBC accessories. 

Pinout of ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer

Figure: Pinout of ROCK 4 SE


System of ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer

Figure: ROCK 4 SE OS

Advanced multimedia functions 

The ROCK 4 SE is fitted with an Arm Mali™ – T860MP4 quad-core graphics processing unit (GPU), ideal for advanced multimedia applications, including games. The board incorporates a camera and display interfaces, an HDMI port supporting displays up to 4Kp60 resolution, a high-quality audio output via a 3.5mm onboard audio jack that supports microphone input as default, and much more.


ROCK 4 SE is the perfect Raspberry Pi alternative

  • Better performance – 4GB 64bit RAM, more processing cores, and a broader memory interface
  • Extensive storage capacity
  • Similar form factor and Interface layout
  • 40 pin GPIO extension header
  • ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer Board Interface

    ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer Board Interface

    Figure: ROCK 4 SE Board Interface


    ROCK Pi 4 SE Single Board Computer Dimensional Drawing

    Figure: Dimensional Drawing


    Selection Guide - Raspberry Pi 4B vs. ROCK 4 SE Table

    ConfigurationRaspberry Pi 4BROCK 4 SE
    CPU
    1.5GHz, quad-core
    Broadcom BCM2711(Cortex A72)
    Hexa-core, including 1.5GHz
    dual Cortex A72 &1.0GHz quad Cortex A53
    Memory1-4GB DDR44GB DDR4
    CPU500 MHz Videocore VIArm Mali™-TB60MP4
    Video OutputDual micro HDMI portsOne standard HDMI port
    Maximum Resolution4K & 60Hz 1080P or dual 4K & 30Hz4K@60fps
    USB Port2 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.02 x USB3.0 + 2 x USB2.0
    Wired NetworkGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
    Wireless Network802.11ac (2.4/5GHz),Bluetooth 5.0802.11 b/g/n/ac,Bluetooth 5.0
    Power Supply PortType-C (5V 3A)USB Type-C PD 2.0,9V/2A,12V/2A
    EMMC/M.2 port
    MIPI
    2-lane MIPI DSI display port
    2-lane MIPI CSI camera port
    2-lane MIPI DSI display port
    2-lane MIPI CSI camera port

    Top of Radxa ROCK 4SE vs. Raspberry Pi 3B vs. Raspberry Pi 4B

    Bottom of Radxa ROCK 4SE vs. Raspberry Pi 3B vs. Raspberry Pi 4B

    Figure: Board Overvire of Radxa ROCK 4SE vs. Raspberry Pi 3B vs. Raspberry Pi 4B

    Applications

  • IoT connectivity
  • Computer Vision applications
  • Robotics
  • Specification

  • SOC: Rockchip RK3399-T
  • Processor: Arm®big.LITTLE™technology (Dual Cortex®[email protected], Quad [email protected]
  • GPU: Arm Mali™–T860MP4 GPU
  • Memory: Dual channel (64bit) 4GB LPDDR4 RAM 
  • Power Req: USB Type-C™ PD/QC 9-12V 
  • HDMI: 1 × 4k@60fps HDMI
  • USB: 2 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 3.0 OTG (Switchable)
  • Audio Ports: 3.5mm jack, analog stereo output, microphone input
  • Connectivity: WiFi 5/BT 5.0, BLE, Gigabit Ethernet
  • MIPI: 1 × 2 lane DSI, 1 × 2 lane CSI
  • Storage: Micro SD/M.2(M key)/eMMC
  • EMMC: B2B connector
  • UART: 2 × UART
  • RTC: Yes (support for external battery)
  • Software
           ARMv8 Instruction Set
           Debian/Ubuntu Linux support
           Android7.1/Android 9.0/Android 10/Android 11 support
           GPU-enabled AI stack such as Caffe
           Hardware access/control library for Linux/Android
  • Operation Temperature: 0 to 50 ?
  • Storage Temperature: -20 to 80 ?
  • Documents

    Parts List

  • ROCK 4SE 4GB Single Board Computer × 1
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