RK3128 Rockchip Quad-Core Cortex-A7 High-Performance Application Processor with Mali-400 MP2 GPU 1080P H.265/H.264 Decode BGA-329

RK3128 is a cost-effective quad-core processor. The RK3128 features a Cortex-A7 CPU. For smart TV boxes, RK3128 is the ideal choice. The RK3128 supports 1080P 60fps video. We recommend the RK3128 for commercial displays. Choosing the RK3128 ensures a great cost-performance balance.

RK3128 Product Overview

RK3128 is a cost-effective quad-core application processor from Rockchip, built on the ARM Cortex-A7 architecture with a clock speed of up to 1.3GHz. The RK3128 integrates an ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU supporting OpenGL ES1.1/2.0, along with a high-performance 2D acceleration engine. The RK3128 supports multi-format 1080P 60fps video decoding, including H.265, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8 and other mainstream formats. The RK3128 was awarded the "China Chip" Best Market Performance Award in 2016. Available in BGA-329 package, the RK3128 supports Android/Linux/Ubuntu operating systems and is widely used in tablets, TV-Boxes, commercial displays, smart POS terminals, industrial PCs and more.

RK3128 Core Features

RK3128 CPU Core: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7, up to 1.3GHz

RK3128 GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU, supports OpenGL ES1.1/2.0

RK3128 2D Acceleration: High-performance 2D acceleration engine

RK3128 Video Decode: 1080P 60fps multi-format video decode, supports H.265, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8

RK3128 Video Encode: 1080P H.264 video encode

RK3128 Display Interfaces: RGB/LVDS/MIPI-DSI, max resolution 1280x720

RK3128 Package: BGA-329

RK3128 Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C

RK3128 Applications

RK3128 Consumer Electronics: Tablets, TV-Boxes, smart TV boxes

RK3128 Commercial Displays: All-in-one commercial displays, digital signage, advertising machines

RK3128 Smart Terminals: Smart POS terminals, vending machines, interactive printers

RK3128 Industrial Control: Industrial PCs, medical and healthcare devices

RK3128 IoT Devices: Smart robots, amusement/gaming devices

RK3128 Key Advantages

RK3128 Cost-Effective Quad-Core Architecture: Quad-core Cortex-A7 processor up to 1.3GHz, balancing performance and power consumption

RK3128 Powerful Graphics Performance: Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU with 2D acceleration engine delivers smooth visual experience

RK3128 Full-Format 1080P Decode: Supports H.265, H.264 and other mainstream formats at 1080P 60fps

RK3128 Rich Display Interfaces: Supports RGB/LVDS/MIPI-DSI for various display panels

RK3128 Mature Software Ecosystem: Supports Android/Linux/Ubuntu with open SDK and source code

RK3128 Industrial-Grade Wide Temperature: -20°C ~ 80°C operating temperature range for industrial stability

RK3128 Rich Peripheral Interfaces: Integrated GMAC Ethernet, USB2.0 Host/OTG, SDIO, I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, PWM, ADC, etc.

RK3128 Industry Recognition: Awarded "China Chip" Best Market Performance Award in 2016

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FAQ

1. What is RK3128?
RK3128 is a cost-effective quad-core application processor from Rockchip, built on a 28nm process. It features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU and a Mali-400 MP2 GPU, designed for 1080P H.265 smart TV boxes, tablets, and digital multimedia devices.

2. What are the key specifications of RK3128?
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, up to 1.3GHz; ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU supporting OpenGL ES1.1/2.0; built-in high-performance 2D acceleration hardware; supports 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory; shared 256KB L2 cache.

3. What package does RK3128 use?
BGA-329 package (FCBGA329) with 0.65mm ball pitch. Chip size is approximately 14mm × 14mm.

4. What applications is RK3128 suitable for?
Widely used in smart TV boxes/set-top boxes, digital signage/advertising machines, smart projectors, tablets, smart self-service terminals, industrial automation terminals, entry-level educational tablets, and new retail smart terminals.

5. What development tools support RK3128?
Rockchip's Linux SDK and Android SDK (supporting Android 5.1/7.1, etc.). The SDK source code is fully open and available for download on the official website. Development boards support both Android and Linux dual systems.

6. What is the operating temperature range of RK3128?
RK3128 commonly operates within -20°C to 80°C. Temperature ranges vary across different products and modules, with some supporting -20°C to 60°C or 0°C to 70°C. Please refer to the official datasheet for accurate specifications.

7. What is the GPU performance of RK3128?
Features an ARM Mali-400 MP2 dual-core GPU supporting OpenGL ES1.1/2.0. Delivers stable graphics rendering at 1080P resolution with high memory bandwidth (supports LPDDR3-800). Built-in high-performance 2D acceleration hardware meets mainstream gaming and UI display requirements.

8. What is the video processing capability of RK3128?
Supports 1080P@60fps multi-format hardware video decoding, including H.265, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, VP8, etc.; supports 1080P H.264 hardware video encoding. Display interfaces include HDMI, LVDS, and MIPI-DSI.

9. What is the difference between RK3128 and RK3126?
These are sibling chips in the same series. The key difference lies in the clock gate registers. RK3126 requires higher voltages for its CPU cores to operate at the same frequencies as RK3128. Software differentiation requires BSP kernel adaptation.

10. What peripheral interfaces does RK3128 support?
Supports HDMI 1.4a (1080P@60Hz), LVDS, MIPI-DSI display interfaces; 100M Ethernet MAC (requires external PHY); multiple USB 2.0 ports (including OTG); SDIO 3.0; CSI camera interface. Also supports I2C, UART, SPI, PWM, GPIO, and other rich interfaces.