AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board

Overview

The AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board is a high-performance embedded vision and compute platform engineered around NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules. The platform fully unlocks the capabilities of both modules — including Super Mode — to deliver maximum AI throughput for demanding real-time applications.

Camera integration is native — the board natively supports LVDS block cameras from Sony (FCB-EV9520L, FCB-EV9500L), Tamron (MP3010M-EV), and KT&C (ATC-HZ5540T-LP). Sony's 4K HDMI block cameras (FCB-ER8530, FCB-EW9500H, FCB-ER9500) are supported through an optional bridge module via the 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector.

Connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet, M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), M.2 Key M (NVMe SSD), USB Type-C plus USB 2.0/3.0 via a Samtec Tiger-eye connector, and Micro HDMI output. Control interfaces — a dedicated UART for VISCA camera control, plus I²C, UART/RS422, SPI, CAN, and GPIO — make it deployable across UAVs, robotics, industrial vision, defence imaging, and AI edge systems.

Key Features

Compatible with Jetson Orin Nano & Orin NX
Supports Super mode
Supports Sony, Tamron, and KT&C LVDS cameras
Supports (LVDS, HDMI & PAL) inputs via bridge board through the 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector
Supports 1 Gbps Ethernet
M.2 Key E expansion for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules
M.2 Key M expansion for NVMe SSD storage
Micro HDMI output for local video monitoring
USB Type-C for flashing, debugging and data transfer
USB 2.0 via Samtec Micro Tiger-eye connector
I²C, UART x 2, RS422 (Optional), CAN, SPI and GPIO interface via 1 mm Molex Pico clasp connector
Dedicated UART channel for LVDS block camera interfaces (VISCA protocol, 3.3 V CMOS)
Onboard RTC battery and PWM fan connector
Molex Micro fit plus power input connector
Power LED
Compact 90 × 60 mm PCB
Weight: 38.1 g approx.
RoHS compliant
Operating temperature: –20 °C to +85 °C

Product Description

Designed for seamless camera integration, the board natively supports LVDS block cameras from Sony (FCB-EV9520L, FCB-EV9500L), Tamron (MP3010M-EV), and KT&C (ATC-HZ5540T-LP). Support for Sony's 4K HDMI block cameras — the FCB-ER8530, FCB-EW9500H, and FCB-ER9500 — is available through an optional bridge module via the 22-pin MIPI CSI-2 connector, providing broad camera ecosystem compatibility across deployment scenarios. A dedicated UART channel at 3.3 V CMOS levels enables VISCA protocol control of the connected camera.

The board offers 1 Gbps Ethernet connectivity via a compact Molex Pico clasp 1.0 mm connector, supporting efficient network-based video transmission and remote AI-assisted analytics. A Micro HDMI output enables convenient local video monitoring. For storage and wireless expansion, the board includes both M.2 Key M (NVMe SSD, 2242) and M.2 Key E (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, 2230) slots.

USB connectivity is provided via a USB Type-C port for flashing, debugging, and data transfer, as well as USB 2.0 ports via a Samtec Micro Tiger-eye connector. Extensive system-level control interfaces — including I²C, UART/RS422, CAN, SPI, and GPIO — are accessible through a 1 mm Molex Pico clasp connector. Power is delivered via a Molex Micro-fit Plus connector, supporting 12–19 V regulated input including Super Mode power requirements. An onboard PWM-controlled fan connector and RTC battery connector ensure reliable thermal management and accurate timestamping in embedded or remote deployments.

The board measures 90 × 60 mm, weighs approximately 38.1 g, and operates from −20 °C to +85 °C — purpose-built for UAVs, defence imaging systems, robotics platforms, industrial machine vision, and AI edge deployments where size, weight, and thermal headroom are hard constraints.

In This Guide

Sections	Description
Hardware	Technical specifications and board overview for the AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board
Software	Flashing and Image bringup of AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board
Support	Troubleshooting and support for the AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board
Release Notes	Release notes for the AstrOptix Orin Super Carrier Board