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, Xavier NX, Orin Nano, and Orin 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, Xavier NX and Orin 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.
Integrations with external storage and WiFi/Bluetooth via Intel are also available, contact [email protected] for more details.
| 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 |
| Front IO (Camera End) Camera MISC Interface | 1x I2C (Can be used for Lens Control) |
| 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 |
| Rear IO – USB OTG | 1x USB 2.0 OTG for Flashing Capability (Micro USB) |
| Rear IO – USB UART | 1x USB FTDI UART (Micro USB) |
| Rear IO – Power Input | 1x 2mm DC Barrel Jack |
| Rear IO - User Feedback | 1x RGB LED |
| Storage | 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. |
| Wireless Expansion | 1x WiFi Module (M.2 2230 E-Key) (PCIe and USB)* * 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 |
| Package Info | Board Support Package | Release Notes | Date Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetPack 6.1 – L4T r36.4.0 | Orin NX / Nano L4T r36.4.0 BSP | Orin NX / Nano L4T r36.4.0 Release Notes | 16-Dec-24 |
| JetPack 6 – L4T r36.3.0 | Orin NX / Nano L4T r36.3.0 BSP | Orin NX / Nano L4T r36.3.0 Release Notes | 20-Sept-24 |
| JetPack 5.1.3 – L4T r35.5.0 | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.5.0 BSP | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.5.0 Release Notes | 26-Sept-24 |
| JetPack 5.1.2 – L4T r35.4.1 | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.4.1 BSP | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.4.1 Release Notes | 27-Jun-24 |
| JetPack 5.1.1 – L4T r35.3.1 | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.3.1 BSP | Orin NX / Nano L4T r35.3.1 Release Notes | 21-Aug-23 |
| JetPack 5.1.0 – L4T r35.2.1 (Orin NX Only) | Orin NX L4T r35.2.1 BSP | Orin NX L4T r35.2.1 Release Notes | 20-Mar-23 |
Without PoE, customers will require a power source with a barrel jack for their carrier. With PoE, customers have the option of powering the carrier using a barrel jack or Power over Ethernet. This is ideal for installations that have restrictive or limited power source options.
Beyond PoE, Photon can also be purchased with integrated WiFi/Bluetooth, Cellular, and or NVMe. The below table outlines the modules installed for the requested features:
| Feature | Module Size | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular Module | M.2 3042 | Quectel |
| WiFi / BT | M.2 2230 | Intel |
| NVMe | M.2 2280 | Samsung |
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| NGX002 | Photon Jetson™ AI Camera Platform |
| NGX003 | Photon Jetson™ AI Camera Platform – No PoE |
| Cables/Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| XHG324 | NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano Passive Heat Sink |
| XHG325 | NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano Active Heat Sink |
| XHG323 | NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano Thermal Transfer Plate |
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