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RUBIK Pi 3, a lightweight development board based on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 platform, is the first Pi built on Qualcomm AI platforms for developers.
RUBIK Pi 3 is a powerful, affordable, and flexible Edge AI platform, powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490, delivering 12 TOPS of efficient on-device AI performance. Designed for developers, it runs native Ubuntu, integrates with VS Code, and supports model customization via Edge Impulse and AI Hub libraries, including a wide range of Custom Apps. RUBIK Pi 3 is compatible with standard Pi HATs and modules makes it ideal for upgrading or building IoT solutions.
RUBIK Pi 3 boasts a rich array of interfaces and functions, including USB Type-A (1x 2.0, 2x 3.0), USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C with DP (4K@60), camera, HDMI OUT (4K@30), 1000M Ethernet port, 40-pin header connector, 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2, M.2 M-key connector, Micro USB, and RTC, to meet diverse development needs. It also has designed interfaces and is compatible with a variety of embedded development board peripherals, which helps reduce implementation difficulty and cost for developers.
| Ubuntu OS (LTS) Official-grade Ubuntu LTS on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 with full APT ecosystem; Container-ready and compatible with major AI/vision stacks for out-of-box, reliable delivery. |
Compatibility Compatible with peripherals of most open-source ecosystem development boards |
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| Compact Design With a portable size of 100mm x 75mm, enabling easy direct application in products |
AI Capability 12 TOPS On-device AI capability |
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| Easy to Expand • C5430P/C6490P/C8550 SOM are P2P compatible • Easy to build customized EVK |
Open-source Community A vibrant and collaborative group of enthusiasts, developers, and educators |
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| Multiple OS support Qualcomm open-source Linux, Android, Ubuntu on Qualcomm IoT Platform, Debian 13 |
Comprehensive Documentation Accessible documentation, including official guides, tutorials, datasheets, and FAQs |
| Item | RUBIK Pi 3 | *** | *** | *** |
| SOC | Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 | BCM2712+Hailo 8L | BCM2712 | RK 3588 |
| Process | 6nm | 16nm | 16nm | 8nm |
| CPU | CPU670 built on Arm V8 1 x GoldP@2.7GHz 3 x Gold@2.4GHz 4 x Silver@1.9GHz |
4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz | 4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz | 4 x Arm A76@2.4GHz 4 x Arm A55@1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 643 | VideoCore VII | VideoCore VII | Mali G610MP4 |
| AI | 12 Tops | 13 Tops | Null | 6 Tops |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4/4X |
| ROM | 128GB UFS2.x | NA (Need to purchase external SD card separately) | ||
| Size | 75mm x 100mm | 85mm x 56mm | 85mm x 56mm | 75mm x 100mm |
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| Category | RUBIK Pi 3 Feature |
| Platform | Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 |
| Memory | RAM 8 GB LPDDR4x ROM 128 GB UFS 2.2 |
| Video | 1 x HDMI 1.4 output (up to 4K 30 Hz) 1 x DP over USB Type-C (up to 4K 60 Hz) 2 x camera connector (4-lane MIPI CSI D-PHY) |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Connectivity | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.0) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 1 x 1000M Ethernet (RJ45) 1 x UART for debug (over Micro USB) 1 x M.2 Key M connector (PCIe 3.0 2-lane) 40-pin LS connector supporting various interface options: - Up to 28 x GPIO - Up to 2 x I2C - Up to 3 x UART - Up to 3 x SPI - 1 x I2S (PCM) - 1 x PWM channel |
| Others | 1 x Power on button 1 x EDL button 1 x RGB LED 2-pin RTC battery connector 4-pin PWM fan connector |
| Wireless connection | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: BT 5.2 On-board PCB antenna |
| Power supply | Power Delivery over Type-C, 12V 3A |
| Operating environment | Operating temperature: 0 ~ 70°C |
| Dimensions | 100mm x 75mm x 25mm |
| OS support | Android 13 Qualcomm® Linux® Debian 12* Canonical Ubuntu for Qualcomm platforms* |
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1.uHand Demo👋
| The uHand Demo leverages the excellent on-device AI performance and flexible integration capabilities of RUBIK Pi 3 to showcase various advanced on-device CV/ML algorithms. | |
1.What is the difference between the RUBIK Pi 3 Trial Edition and the Official Edition?
-- The Trial Edition may have software and hardware instability, with some features potentially being incomplete and bugs possibly occurring. The Official Edition is now available for purchase, with an estimated shipping time in March 2025.