Forlinx FET3572-C: First Rockchip RK3572 System-on-Module Ships With Linux 6.12
Forlinx launched the first Rockchip RK3572 system-on-module and OK3572-C dev board on June 4, 2026 — an octa-core edge-AI building block with a 4 TOPS NPU and Linux 6.12 BSP.
A Fresh Rockchip SoC Lands on Its First System-on-Module
Forlinx launched the FET3572-C on June 4, 2026, the first system-on-module built around Rockchip's new RK3572 SoC, alongside a matching OK3572-C development board. Best of all for makers and industrial integrators, it ships with a current Linux 6.12 BSP out of the gate — fresh kernel support on day one is exactly what you want from a new single-board computer platform.
The FET3572-C SoM pairs an octa-core CPU with a built-in NPU. The CPU combines two Arm Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz with six Cortex-A53 cores at 2.1 GHz, while a 4 TOPS INT8 NPU handles on-device AI inference and an Arm Mali-G310V2 MC1 GPU drives graphics. Memory options span 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR5, with up to 64GB of eMMC storage. The SoM also supports Android 16 for teams that prefer that stack.
What the OK3572-C Dev Board Exposes
The OK3572-C carrier board breaks out an impressively complete set of interfaces for edge work. It offers dual Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, multiple MIPI CSI-2 camera inputs, USB 3.0, PCIe 2.1, a microSD slot, optional NVMe storage, and optional 5G or 4G LTE connectivity.
Multi-Camera Support Is the Standout Feature
The multiple MIPI CSI-2 camera inputs are the detail that makes this board genuinely useful for edge AI. Combined with the 4 TOPS NPU, the OK3572-C can ingest several camera streams at once and run local vision inference on them — ideal for smart security, industrial inspection, and in-vehicle terminals. Dual Gigabit Ethernet adds networking flexibility for gateways and multi-node setups.
A Well-Supported Building Block for Edge AI
Forlinx positions the FET3572-C for edge AI, industrial control, smart security, and in-vehicle terminals, and the combination of fresh silicon and a Linux 6.12 BSP is what makes it attractive. A new SoC paired with up-to-date mainline-leaning kernel support means fewer driver headaches and a longer useful life for products built on it. For developers who want an affordable, multi-camera edge-AI module they can design into real hardware, the first RK3572 system-on-module is a promising starting point.
Sources: CNX Software (June 4, 2026); Rockchip RK3572 platform documentation (2026).