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Photon AI Camera Platform for NVIDIA Jetson Nano

Highlights:

  • Compatible with Jetson Nano, TX2 NX, and Xavier NX modules
  • PoE PD (NGX002) capable, power via separate input or over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af-2003 and IEEE 802.3at2009 compatible)
  • 1 x GbE, 1x NVMe (M.2 M-Key), 1 microSD, 4x GPIO, I2C, USB Console/UART, USB OTG for programming
  • DC barrel power input also available

More information:

The Photon carrier board is a Jetson™ AI Camera Platform specifically designed to support smart camera applications. This carrier provides PoE PD Gigabit Ethernet uplink for data and power and has various I/O connectors positioned for easy packaging into off the shelf camera housings. Powered by the Jetson Xavier NX module, Photon empowers fast deployment of vision-enabled AI applications requiring multiple camera streams within a compact footprint. Since Photon is compatible with the Jetson Nano, TX2 NX, and Xavier NX modules, users can seamlessly transition between the three SoM options should their AI processing requirements change.

For applications that don’t require PoE PD ask for our lower cost Non-PoE PD options.

While Photon is compatible with NVIDIA Jetson Nano, TX2 NX, and Xavier NX SoMs, some I/O availability will change across modules. View the Photon Compatibility Specifications for a full breakdown.

NOTE: Do not use the 19V power supply from the Jetson Xavier™ NX Dev Kit with the Photon.

Description

Specifications:

Dimensions 145mm x 64.5mm (5.71″ x 2.53″)
Front IO (Camera End) USB 1x USB 3.1 (Gen 2) (Connector: USB Type-C)
Front IO (Camera End) MIPI Camera Inputs 2x 2-lane MIPI CSI-2
• 15-pin FPC 1mm Pitch Connector
• Same MIPI connector used on Nano Dev Kit
Front IO (Camera End) Camera MISC Interface 1x I2C (Can be used for Lens Control)
4x GPIO (Can be used for Additional Camera Control)
1x Power Output (Can be used for IR LEDs)
Internal IO Display Output 1x HDMI (Type-A Vertical)
Internal IO Fan 1x 4-pin PWM Fan Connector
Rear IO – Ethernet 1x 1000BASE-T Uplink
PoE IEEE 802.3af-2003 (15.4W) PD
PoE+ IEEE 802.3at-2009 (25.5W) PD
Capable of operating on either network
Lower-cost PoE Bypass Option Available
Rear IO – USB OTG 1x USB 2.0 OTG for Flashing Capability (Micro USB)
Rear IO – USB UART 1x USB FTDI UART (Micro USB)
• Console Debug
Rear IO – Power Input 1x 2mm DC Barrel Jack
+12V DC +/-5%
Rear IO – User Feedback 1x RGB LED
I2C controlled
Storage 1x SD Card Slot
1x NVMe PCIe x4 (Gen 3) (M.2 M-KEY) **On Revisions A-F; either NVMe OR WiFi module can be used. They can not be used at the same time.
On Revision G or higher; either NVMe OR WiFi module can be used with Jetson™ Nano. Both can be used with Jetson Xavier™ NX, Jetson™ TX2 NX, Jetson Orin™ NX or Jetson Orin™ Nano
Wireless Expansion 1x WiFi Module (M.2 2230 E-Key) (PCIe and USB)*
1x LTE Module (M.2 3042 B-Key) w/ SIM Card Slot* Either NVMe OR WiFi module can be used. They cannot be used at the same time.
Operating Temperature -25°C to +85°C (-13°F to +185°F)
Weight 76g (2.68oz)
Warranty and Support 1 Year Warranty and Free Support

 

Ordering information:

NGX002     Photon Jetson™ AI Camera Platform
NGX003     Photon Jetson™ AI Camera Platform – No PoE

Cables/Accessories
XHG308    NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ NX Passive Heat Sink
XHG309    NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ NX Active Heat Sink
XHG310    NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ NX Thermal Transfer Plate

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