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. Photon empowers fast deployment of vision-enabled AI applications requiring multiple camera streams within a compact footprint. Since Photon is compatible with the NIVIDA® Jetson™ Nano, TX2™ NX, Xavier™ NX, Orin™ Nano, and Orin™ NX modules, users can seamlessly transition between the four 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™ NX Passive Heat Sink |
| XHG325 | NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX Active Heat Sink |
| XHG323 | NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX Thermal Transfer Plate |
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