The Rockchip RK3568 tablet has become a go-to platform when teams need a balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost for industrial and commercial tablets. This guide explains how RK3568-based tablets differ from higher-end options like the RK3588 tablet and RK3588S tablet, shows a practical comparison table, and — most importantly — lays out how to customize RK3568 tablets for real products: displays, OS choice, I/O, security, enclosure, and software. We also outline the kinds of custom engineering services we provide for clients building RK3568 tablets.
Why should you choose an RK3568 tablet or an RK3588 tablet?
The RK3568 is a mid-range SoC optimized for embedded devices and tablets where sustained, efficient operation matters more than peak desktop performance. It’s built around multiple Cortex-A55 cores, a Mali-G52 GPU, and integration geared toward multimedia, multiple display interfaces, and industrial connectivity — which makes it ideal for rugged tablets, kiosks, digital signage, and enterprise handhelds. The chip’s datasheet and brief technical notes list its multimedia IP blocks, multiple MIPI/HDMI outputs, and industrial friendliness.
Compared with the RK3588 family (higher performance, more PCIe lanes, larger memory support), the RK3568 keeps BOM and power budgets lower while still supporting Android and mainstream Linux distributions — a sweet spot for many commercial tablet projects.
Quick comparison: RK3568 vs RK3588 vs RK3588S
(Table built from vendor datasheets and platform comparisons — see sources below.)
Key customisation areas for RK3568 tablets
When building or customizing an RK3568 tablet, these are the practical levers that produce a differentiated product:
- Display & touch stack
- Choose panel size/resolution (7″–14″+), brightness and outdoor readability. RK3568 supports MIPI-DSI and eDP/HDMI outputs — we select the right controller and touch controller (G+G, OCA lamination) to meet IP and sunlight requirements. [Reference]
- Memory and storage
- Offer LPDDR4 variants (2–8 GB) and eMMC/UFS or NVMe options, depending on speed needs. For industrial builds, we prefer higher endurance eMMC or soldered UFS and optional microSD for field expansion.
- Wireless & cellular
- Integrate Wi-Fi 5/6 modules, BT, and optional 4G/5G or LTE modem modules with antennas and carrier approvals. Antenna placement and RF tuning are part of our hardware validation.
- Power & battery
- Battery chemistry, capacity, charging protocol (USB-PD, QC), and power-path management are tuned to the RK3568 platform for best standby and sustained operation.
- I/O & peripherals
- USB, serial (RS-232), GPIOs, CAN, PoE (for specialized tablets), barcode scanners, pogo pins for cradles — we map the RK3568’s I/O to the customer’s system requirements.
- Enclosure, ruggedisation & certifications
- Drop tests, IP rating (water/dust), glove-friendly touch, and connectors for vehicle docks. We help with materials, tooling and EMC/CE/FCC certification strategies.
- Software: Android, Embedded Linux, Security
- Android builds for consumer-style tablets, AOSP with GMS where required, or Debian/Yocto builds for locked-down industrial appliances. Secure boot, TPM/TEE integration and OTA update pipelines are standard services we deliver.
- AI & multimedia tuning
- While RK3568 NPU is modest, we optimize inference using lightweight models and take advantage of hardware codecs for efficient video playback and encoding. For heavier AI workloads, we advise RK3588 family options.
Real product examples & where RK3568 is already used
You can find RK3568 tablets across industrial catalogs and reseller sites — from rugged 10.1″ Android tablets to larger industrial panels — which demonstrates the platform’s maturity and supply availability for volume production. Vendors and open hardware projects also publish RK3568 designs for industrial tablets and panel PCs.
We do customisation for clients (RK3568 Tablet or RK3588 Tablet
We offer turnkey RK3568 tablet customization for businesses and OEMs including:
- Hardware selection & engineering (reference design adaptation)
- Custom PCB and enclosure design, DFM/DFT reviews
- OS porting and system integration (Android/AOSP, Debian/Yocto)
- RF tuning, certification support (FCC/CE/IC/EMC)
- Manufacturing and supply-chain coordination (BOM optimization)
- Field services: branding, pre-load software, warranty plans
If you have a spec (display size, cellular, certifications, rugged level), we’ll create a proposal that includes a BOM, NRE estimate, and sample schedule. We handle prototype runs through to mass production and after-sales support.
Read more:
RK3568: Rockchip’s Updates and Datasheet
ARM Cortex-M3 CPU: A Deep Dive with RK3588 & RK3688 in View
Rockchip RK3588S2: What It Is and Its Role
RK3688 vs RK3668: Rockchip’s Next-Generation Chips
Conclusion for RK3568 Tablet / RK3588 Tablet
The RK3568 tablet offers a practical, cost-aware platform for industrial, rugged, and enterprise tablets where sustained efficiency and a balanced feature set matter. If your product requires heavier AI, media or PCIe expansion, consider the RK3588 tablet or the RK3588S tablet family; each has tradeoffs in performance, power, and I/O that must match your product goals.
We specialize in tailoring RK3568 tablet designs to customer requirements — from display and battery to secure boot and OTA management. If you’d like, send over your high-level spec (target form factor, display size, connectivity, environmental targets) and we’ll draft a recommended hardware and software customisation plan with estimated costs and timelines.
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