Rockchip RK3568 Board Brings Multi-OS Flexibility to Digital Signage

Introduction

In the fast-evolving digital signage industry, hardware that locks you into a single operating system is no longer acceptable. Customers demand flexibility, long lifecycles, and the ability to adapt to new software requirements. Recognizing this, SZTomato is proud to offer a commercial display board based on the Rockchip RK3568—designed from the ground up to deliver multi-OS flexibility, high performance, AI capability, and seamless integration for signage and kiosk systems.

Why Multi-OS Flexibility Matters in Digital Signage

Most digital signage hardware is sold with Android or Linux locked in, which limits your freedom. But increasingly, signage applications demand:

• Custom software stacks built in Linux environments

• Subscription or SaaS platforms that run best on Linux or Qt

• Secure, locked-down Android mode for customer rollout

• Hybrid or dual-boot setups, enabling local processing under Linux while showing Android content

By offering true multi-OS support, the RK3568 board lets you choose the operating system that fits your use case—Android, Linux, or a hybrid approach—without changing hardware. This flexibility helps future-proof installations and reduce vendor lock-in.

Cloud-based digital signage platforms are increasingly used to manage content across devices with different OSs. These platforms thrive when the underlying hardware supports multiple operating systems seamlessly.

In short, multi-OS flexibility enables:

• Greater software compatibility

• Easier upgrades or migrations

• Reduced risk of obsolescence

• Better long-term value

Core Capabilities of the RK3568 Board

The RK3568 commercial display board from SZTomato brings together advanced hardware features suited for demanding signage, interactive kiosks, or industrial displays.

Performance & Architecture

At its heart lies a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU, capable of balancing computational tasks and power efficiency. Complemented by a Mali-G52 GPU, it handles modern UI rendering, animations, and graphical elements smoothly.

Dedicated AI/NPU Support

An integrated NPU delivers up to ~1 TOPS (INT8) performance, allowing on-device AI tasks such as object detection, facial recognition, gesture recognition, and scene classification without needing cloud offloading.

4K Video & Multi-Display Support

The board supports 4K@60fps video decoding and multiple display interfaces (HDMI 2.0, eDP, MIPI-DSI, LVDS, RGB), enabling combinations of mirrored or independent screens for flexible layouts.

Rich I/O and Expansion

To support diverse peripherals, it offers USB 3.0 (host & OTG), USB 2.0, SATA 3.0, PCIe lanes, dual Gigabit Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, PWM, GPIO, and MIPI-CSI camera interfaces. This variety ensures compatibility with sensors, touch panels, cameras, sensors, storage, and network modules.

Secure & Reliable Design

Industrial demands require security and robustness. The RK3568 board supports secure boot, hardware crypto (AES, SHA), TrustZone, a secure video pipeline, and ECC memory support. It is built for continuous 24/7 reliability.

Typical Use Cases & Deployment Scenarios

Thanks to its flexibility and power, this board fits a wide range of digital signage and interactive display applications:

• Retail digital signage, menu boards, interactive window displays

• Kiosks (wayfinding, ticketing, self-service)

• Corporate lobby displays, conference signage

• Educational or museum exhibits with AI content playback

• Industrial machine interface and monitoring displays

Because you can choose the OS, integrators can standardize on one hardware platform while deploying Android in one project and Linux in another—simplifying inventory and training.

SZTomato Support & Customization Services

SZTomato is more than a hardware vendor. We back this board with full development support and customization:

• Customized firmware & BSP: We offer BSPs for Android, Linux, Debian, Buildroot, and Qt systems, tailored to your project.

• SDK & sample source code: Accelerate your integration with prebuilt drivers, APIs, and test cases.

• Hardware customization: For volume orders, we support custom mezzanine board design, connector layout changes, or module addition (e.g. 4G/5G, WiFi/Bluetooth).

• ODM/OEM services: From branding and assembly to regulatory testing, we can be your turnkey partner.

• Long-term support: We commit to multi-year availability, firmware updates, and version control to reduce your field maintenance risk.

Competitive Advantage & Market Trends

In a market where digital signage hardware is commoditized, multi-OS support becomes a strong differentiator. Most competing boards lock you into Android or Linux; few allow true OS flexibility. Integrators who adopt the RK3568 board benefit by:

• Minimizing SKU diversity

• Offering versatile software solutions to clients

• Scaling across projects with consistent hardware

Analysts emphasize that future-proof signage must adapt to changing software environments and support frequent updates. 

By deploying hardware that supports multiple OS platforms and integrating AI locally, you stand ahead of commodity players and position yourself as a long-term solutions provider.

Conclusion

The Rockchip RK3568 Board with Multi-OS Flexibility is a game changer for digital signage, enabling integrators and solution providers to deploy smarter, more flexible, and future-ready displays. Coupled with SZTomato’s robust customization and support services, this board is primed for large-scale projects, AI deployments, and hybrid software strategies.

If your next signage project demands versatility, performance, and long lifecycle support, talk to us at SZTomato. Let us help you build next-generation displays that adapt tomorrow—not just today.