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RK3229 Product Overview
RK3229 is a cost-effective quad-core application processor from Rockchip, built on the 28nm process and ARM Cortex-A7 architecture with a clock speed of up to 1.5GHz. The RK3229 integrates an ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU supporting OpenGL ES1.1/2.0, along with a high-performance 2D GPU engine. The RK3229 supports 4K 10Bit H.265/H.264/VP9 video decoding at up to 60fps, and features an HDMI 2.0 interface supporting 4K@60Hz output. Available in BGA316 package (14mm × 14mm), the RK3229 supports Android/Linux operating systems and is widely used in IPTV/OTT smart TV boxes, TV sticks, smart projectors, smart speakers and other smart terminal devices.
RK3229 Core Features
CPU Core: The RK3229 features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7, up to 1.5GHz
GPU: The RK3229 integrates an ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU, supports OpenGL ES1.1/2.0
Video Decode: The RK3229 supports 4K 10Bit H.265/H.264/VP9 decode, up to 60fps
Video Encode: The RK3229 supports 1080p H.264 and VP8 video encode
Display Interfaces: The RK3229 provides HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz, HDCP 1.4/2.2) + CVBS output
Audio Support: The RK3229 supports MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC formats, Dolby and DTS decode
Memory Support: The RK3229 supports 32bit DDR3-1600/DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1333/LPDDR2-1066
Package: The RK3229 comes in a BGA316 (14mm × 14mm, 0.65mm pitch)
Process Technology: The RK3229 is built on 28nm process
RK3229 Applications
Smart TV Boxes/Sticks: The RK3229 is ideal for IPTV/OTT set-top boxes, 4K UHD Blu-ray players
Smart Projectors: The RK3229 powers home and commercial smart projection devices
Smart Speakers: The RK3229 supports Google Voice Assistant and 8-channel I2S digital microphone direct connection
Smart Home: The RK3229 enables smart terminal control devices
RK3229 Key Advantages
4K Ultra-HD Decode: The RK3229 supports 4K 10Bit H.265/H.264/VP9 decode at up to 60fps, meeting UHD Blu-ray standards
HDMI 2.0 Output: The RK3229 delivers 4K@60Hz display output with HDCP 1.4/2.2 content protection
Cost-Effective Quad-Core Architecture: The RK3229 combines a quad-core Cortex-A7 at 1.5GHz on 28nm process, balancing performance and power consumption
Powerful Multimedia Performance: The RK3229 integrates a Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU with 2D acceleration engine and Dolby/DTS audio decode support
Rich I/O Interfaces: The RK3229 provides integrated HDMI 2.0, CVBS, Ethernet MAC+PHY, 8-channel I2S, dual SDIO 3.0, USB, I2C/UART/SPI, etc.
Security Features: The RK3229 supports ARM TrustZone (TEE) with secure video path, crypto engine and secure boot
Google Certified Solution: The RK3229 is a Google-certified cost-effective GVA (Google Voice Assistant) development module
Proven in Production: The RK3229 has been deployed in mass-produced products including Penguin Box Q1 and Himedia H6
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FAQ
1. What is RK3229?
RK3229 is a high-performance quad-core application processor from Rockchip, built on a 28nm process. It features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU and a Mali-400MP2 GPU, and is a highly integrated, cost-effective SoC for 4K 10-bit H.265/H.264/VP9 smart TV boxes.
2. What are the key specifications of RK3229?
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, up to 1.5GHz; ARM Mali-400MP2 GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0; supports 32-bit DDR3-1600/DDR3L-1600/LPDDR2-800/LPDDR3-1333 memory, up to 2GB address space; 28nm process; 32KB L1 I-cache and 32KB L1 D-cache per core, with 256KB unified L2 cache.
3. What package does RK3229 use?
BGA316 package, measuring 14mm × 14mm with 0.65mm ball pitch.
4. What applications is RK3229 suitable for?
Widely used in smart TV boxes/sticks, smart projectors, smart speakers, intelligent voice interaction devices, digital signage, automotive navigation, industrial monitoring terminals, smart home hubs, and other smart terminal devices. The chip is the first to support direct connection of 8-channel digital MEMS microphones, offering significant advantages in smart speaker and voice interaction applications.
5. What development tools support RK3229?
Rockchip's Linux SDK and Android SDK. The SDK supports both Linux and Android operating systems, covering complete development components including U-Boot, kernel, graphics, and video codecs.
6. What is the operating temperature range of RK3229?
RK3229 is a commercial-grade chip with a common operating range of 0°C to 80°C. Please refer to the official datasheet and specific product solution for accurate specifications.
7. What is the video processing capability of RK3229?
Supports 4K@60fps 10-bit H.265 hardware decoding (up to 200 Mbps) and 4K@30fps 10-bit H.264 hardware decoding (up to 250 Mbps); supports 4K@30fps 8-bit VP9 decoding; supports 1080P multi-format decoding (VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8, etc.); supports 1080P H.264 and VP8 hardware encoding. Display interface supports HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz output with HDCP 1.4/2.2) and CVBS output.
8. Does RK3229 support security features?
Yes. RK3229 integrates ARM TrustZone (TEE) , Secure Video Path, Cipher Engine, and Secure Boot security features.
9. What is the difference between RK3229 and RK3228?
The two are brother chips sharing most dts configurations, with some minor differences. Key differences lie in the CPU OPP table and PSCI (Power State Coordination Interface) configurations. They are pin-compatible and require BSP kernel adaptation for software differentiation.
10. What peripheral interfaces does RK3229 support?
Supports HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), CVBS display output; 100M Ethernet (with built-in PHY); 1×USB 2.0 OTG and 3×USB 2.0 HOST; dual SDIO 3.0; 8-channel I2S interface supporting 8-channel digital microphone I/O; 3×I2S/PCM, 3×UART, SPI, 4×I2C, PWM, etc.; supports eMMC 4.51, MLC NAND Flash, SPI Nor Flash, and other storage media.