Today, Thundercomm introduced RUBIK Pi at an industry event in Austin, Texas. This development board, built on Qualcomm SoC platforms, is the first Pi product to offer AI capabilities tailored for high-performance application development.

Featuring the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, RUBIK Pi provides 12.5 TOPS of AI inference power, enabling efficient AI and machine learning workflows with its 8x Kryo 670 CPU cores clocked from 1.9 to 2.7 GHz.

RUBIK Pi is designed as a compact microcomputer, integrating essential components such as a processor, memory, storage, and various interfaces within a small footprint of 100 x 75 mm.

With an 8 GB LPDDR4x memory paired with 128 GB UFS 2.x storage, RUBIK Pi supports HDMI (4K@30FPS) and DP over USB Type-C (4K@60FPS) for high-resolution output and includes dual MIPI-CSI interfaces for camera integration.

Connectivity options include multiple USB ports, Ethernet, and an M.2 M Key connector for SSD storage. The board also features wireless capabilities through 802.11 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2. A 28-pin GPIO connector supports I2S, PWM, I2C, SPI, and UART, catering to diverse interfacing needs.

This device supports Qualcomm Linux, Android, and Windows, making it versatile across different development environments. It also offers scalability through compatibility with Thundercomm’s C8550 and C5430P SoM modules.

The Qualcomm AI Hub allows developers to utilize pre-optimized AI models or enhance custom models for optimal performance on the SoC.

Preliminary specifications listed for the RUBIK Pi include:

• Memory/Storage:
  • 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • 128GB UFS 2.x storage
• Audio:
  • 3.5mm Headphone jack
  • 1x HDMI out w/ Audio
• Display:
  • 1x HDMI 1.4
  • 1x DP
• Camera:
  • 2x MIPI-CSI D-PHY 4-lane
• Connectivity:
  • 1x GbE LAN port
  • 1x Tx/1 Rx 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5)
  • BT 5.2
• Expansion:
  • 1x M.2 M Key
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 28x GPIOs over 40-pin connector
• USB:
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 2x USB Type-A (USB 3.0)
  • 1x USB Type-A (USB 2.0 Host/Device)
• Power:
  • 12V/3A DC (via USB Type-C PD)
• Other Features:
  • 1x Power On Button
  • 1x RGB LED
  • RTC Battery connector
  • PWM Fan connector
• Mechanical:
  • 100 x 75mm

Further information

Pre-orders for RUBIK Pi will be available at the beginning of November, with additional details provided on Thundercomm’s official website and in the product announcement.