Board Specification


Technical Specifications
ParameterDescription
ModuleNVIDIA Orin Nano/NX
StorageNVMe SSD via M.2 Key M 2242
Camera Interfaces
  • 1 × LVDS (Onboard LVDS-to-MIPI CSI-2 bridge) — Sony FCB-EV9520L / EV9500L, Tamron MP3010M-EV, KT&C ATC-HZ5540T-LP
  • 1 × 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 — Sony FCB-EV9500M or 1 × HDMI (via optional bridge) — Sony FCB-ER8530, FCB-EW9500H, FCB-ER9500
Network Interface1 Gbps Ethernet via Molex Pico clasp 1.0 mm connector; M.2 Key E (WiFi/BT) 2230
Expansion HeaderI²C, UART/RS422 & GPIO via Molex Pico clasp 1.0 mm connector
Video OutputMicro HDMI
USB InterfaceUSB Type-C for flashing, debugging, and data transfer
SPI InterfaceYes, 4-pin 1 mm Molex Pico clasp connector
CAN InterfaceYes, 4-pin 1 mm Molex Pico clasp connector
UART Channels2 × UART — dedicated VISCA camera control channels, 3.3 V CMOS, via 30-pin Kel connector
RTCOnboard RTC battery connector - CR1216
Power InputMolex Micro-Fit Plus connector, 12–19 V regulated, supports Super mode
FanDedicated PWM-controlled onboard fan
Operating Temperature–40 °C to +85 °C
Dimensions (L × W)90 × 60 mm
Weight38.3 g
ComplianceRoHS
Block Diagram

AstrOptix AI Carrier Board Block Diagram

Board Layout

Top Side

AstrOptix Board Layout — Top

ConnectorDescription
J1LAN Connector
J2Expansion Connector
J3Power Connector
J5SPI Connector
J6Module Connector
J7Control Header
J8MIPI Camera Connector
J9Fan Connector

Bottom Side

AstrOptix Board Layout — Bottom

DesignatorDescription
BAT1RTC Battery Connector
J10Micro HDMI Connector
J11USB Type-C Connector
J12M.2 Key-E Wi-Fi/BT Connector
J13LVDS Camera Connector
J14M.2 Key-M SSD Connector
J15CAN Connector