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Astro Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i
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Astro is specifically designed to work with the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 or TX2i supercomputer-on-module. The Astro Carrier provides access to features found on the Jetson TX2/TX2i module in an extremely small footprint (87mm x 57mm/3.43″ x 2.24″). It makes use of a high density, board-to-board connector that allows for use with Connect Tech’s off the shelf or custom designed break out boards.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 87mm x 57mm (3.43" x 2.24") |
|---|---|
| Mini PCIe/mSATA | 1x half size card or 1x full length card, PCIe and USB signaling (Mini PCIe) |
| Storage | 1x mSATA, half size card |
| USB | 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
| Network | 1 from on-board Intel 82574 PHY/Controller, 1 from the Jetson™ TX1 Module, 2x Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ports |
| GPIO | 4-bit GPIO |
| CAN Bus | 1x CAN bus |
| Display | 1x HDMI, Supports up to HDMI 2.0 UHD 4K [2160p] at 60Hz |
| Audio | 1x HDMI Integrated Audio, 1x stereo output |
| Serial | 2x RS-232/485 |
| Video Input | 1x MIPI CSI-2 (on breakout board layer) |
| Misc | I2C, RTC battery input, System Control (PWR and RST buttons, etc.) |
| Connectors | 90-pin QSH Samtec connector to be mated to Connect Tech Inc. breakout boards |
| Weight | • ASG001 (Astro Carrier): 46 grams (with stand-offs attached) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
Downloads
Jetson TX2
Jetson TX2i
Jetson TX2 4GB
Jetson TX1
| Package Info | Board Support Package | Release Notes | Date Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetPack 4.4 * – L4T r32.4.2 | TX1 L4T r32.4.2 BSP | TX1 L4T r32.4.2 Release Notes | 29-Jun-20 |
| JetPack 4.3 – L4T r32.3.1 | TX1 L4T r32.3.1 BSP | TX1 L4T r32.3.1 Release Notes | 02-Sep-20 |
| JetPack 4.2.2 – L4T r32.2.1 | TX1 L4T r32.2.1 BSP | TX1 L4T r32.2.1 Release Notes | 07-Jan-20 |
| JetPack 3.3 – L4T r28.2X | TX1 L4T r28.2X BSP | TX1 L4T r28.2X Release Notes | 08-May-18 |
| JetPack 3.1 – L4T r28.1.0 | TX1 L4T r28.1.0 BSP | TX1 L4T r28.1.0 Release Notes | 14-Mar-18 |
| JetPack 2.3.1 – L4T r24.2.1 | TX1 L4T r24.2.1 BSP | TX1 L4T r24.2.1 Release Notes | 03-Oct-17 |
| JetPack 2.3 – L4T r24.2.0 | TX1 L4T r24.2.0 BSP | TX1 L4T r24.2.0 Release Notes | 14-Mar-17 |
| JetPack 2.2.1 – L4T r24.1 | TX1 L4T r24.1 BSP | TX1 L4T r24.1 Release Notes | 30-Sep-16 |
| *Developer Preview |
Comparison Chart
| Name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | ASG001 w/ XBG201 | ASG002 | ASG003 | ASG006 | ASG007/ASG014 | ASG008 | ASG016 |
| Dimensions | 87mm x 57mm (3.43″ x 2.24″) |
87mm x 50mm (3.425″ x 1.968″) |
87mm x 50mm (3.425″ x 1.968″) |
125mm x 95mm (4.92” x 3.74”) |
178mm x 147.5mm (7.008” x 5.81”) |
87mm x 50mm (3.425” x 1.968”) |
87mm x 50mm (3.425” x 1.968”) |
| Mini-PCIe | 1x Half Size Slot or 1x Full Size Slot |
2x Half Size Slot or 1x Full Size Slot |
N/A | 1x Full Size Slot | 1x Full Size Slot | N/A | N/A |
| mSATA | 1x Half Size Slot | 1x Half Size Slot or 1x Full Size Slot |
N/A | 1x Full Size Slot | 1x Full Size Slot | N/A | 1x Full Size Slot |
| Video Outputs | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | N/A | 1x HDMI |
| Video Inputs | 1x MIPI CSI-2 (2-lane) | 2x MIPI CSI-2 (2-lane) | N/A (USB & GbE Cameras Only) | 6x MIPI CSI-2 (2-lane) OR 3x MIPI CSI-2 (4-lane) |
N/A (USB & GbE Cameras Only) | 1x MIPI CSI-2 (2-lane) OR 1x MIPI CSI-2 (4-lane) |
1x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 (I-PEX Connector) |
| Serial | 2x RS-232/RS-485 | 2x RS-232/RS-485 | 2x 3.3V TTL | 2x 3.3V TTL | 2x RS-232/RS-485 | 2x 3.3V TTL | 2x 3.3V TTL |
| CAN | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1x CAN 2.0b Port | 1x CAN 2.0b Port | N/A | 1x CAN 2.0b Port |
| USB | 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 |
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB OTG |
2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB CLIENT |
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB OTG |
1x USB OTG | 2x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 OTG |
| Ethernet | 2x GbE | 1x GbE | 1x GbE | 2x GbE | 5 x GbE (4x PoE, 2x PoE+) |
N/A | 1x GbE (10/100/1000 BASE-T) |
| Audio | 1x Output via Codec, 1x Output via HDMI |
1x Output via HDMI | 1x Output via HDMI | 1x Output via HDMI | 1x Output via HDMI | N/A | HDMI Integrated |
| SD Card | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | N/A | 1x Output Via HDMI |
| Misc | 1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
1x I2C, 16x GPIO, 1x SPI |
1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
1x I2C, 4x GPIO |
| Fan | PWM | PWM | PWM | PWM | N/A | N/A | PWM |
| Input Power | +9V to 36V DC | +9V to +14V DC | +9V to +14V DC | +12V to +22V DC | +12V DC | +12V to +16V DC | +9V to +14V DC |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
Ordering Information
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| ASG001 | Astro Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i |
| ASG012 | Astro Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i with GMSL |
| XBG201 | Astro Carrier Breakout Board for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 |
| XBG206 | Astro Carrier Breakout Board for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2i |
| Cables/Accessories | |
| Part Number | Description |
| XHG301 | TX2 Passive Heat Sink |
| XHG302 | TX2 Active Heat Sink |
| CKG041 | ASG001 Full Cable Kit |
| CBG134 | 10-pin Minitek to flying Lead Cable (for System Control Header) |
| CBG111 | Dual DB-9 Panel Mount to 10-Pin Minitek Cable |
| CBG112 | 6-Pin Minitek to Flying Lead Cable (for I2C Header) |
| CBG118 | Dual Audio (uses HP out only) to 8-Pin Minitek Cable |
| CBG136 | CR2032 RTC Battery w/ 3-pin Connector Cable Assembly – 6032101013 |
| MSG062 | Astro North American Power Supply
|
| MSG070 | Astro Multi-Region Power Supply
|
Custom Design
