Deploying RKNN Models: Evaluation and Inference Testing
Differences Between Loading Native and RKNN-Converted Models
Models developed in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX must be converted into the proprietary RKNN format to leverage Rockchip’s NPU aceleration. The RKNN format is optimized for Rockchip’s neural processing units, enabling efficient execution on embedded platforms such as t ...
Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:27:05 +0000 by dwest
Rockchip RK3308 GPIO Controller Implementation
1, Overview
1.1, General Description
The General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral represents a programmable I/O interface that operates as an APB slave device. It controls external I/O signal outputs and their direction configuration. Additionally, it enables reading external signals through memory-mapped registers. Key features include:
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Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:22:03 +0000 by Charles256
Resolving USB Enumeration and ADB Failures on Rockchip Android Devices Triggered by Malformed Serial Number Initialization
Rockchip-based Android devices may suddenly fail to enumerate when connected via USB to Windows 10 or Windows 11 hosts. The system reports an unrecognizable device, standard flashing utilities cannot detect the board, and ADB commands timeout. Notably, Windows 7 systems may continue to recognize the hardware without issues, indicating a driver- ...
Posted on Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:18:58 +0000 by Bullit
SSD Model Inference Performance Comparison on Rockchip NPU Platforms (RK3568, RK3588, RK1808)
This benchmark evaluates neural processing unit (NPU) performance across Rockchip chipsets using the SSD Inceptoin V2 object detection model with 300×300 RGB input tensors.
Performance Results
Platform
Inference Time
Throughput (FPS)
RK1808
25 ms/frame
40
RK3588
35–50 ms/frame
20
RK3568
150 ms/frame
6
RK3588 Benchmark Output
$ ./r ...
Posted on Sun, 17 May 2026 00:35:14 +0000 by stressedsue