JACKSON-ER  Rugged carrier board for Jetson Orin NX / Orin Nano

Heat spreader mounting plate provides improved heat dissipation Jackson-ER assembly with Orin NX and fansink option Side view showing heat spreader mounting plate, Jetson module, and Jackson-ER carrier board	FEATURES Core System Features Carrier board and integrated assembly for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano / Orin NX GPU modules Rugged embedded design with latching I/O connectors and heat spreader Camera adapter module connector supports a variety of cameras with 8 CSI lanes available 2x Gb Ethernet ports 3x USB 3.2 ports with USB 2.0 fallback 1x fixed USB 2.0 port 1x RS-232/422/485 serial port, jumper configurable 1x RS-232/logic level (UART) serial port, jumper configurable 1x HDMI 2.0a/b with audio support 1x CAN 2.0 port 16x GPIO, configurable 3.3V/5V and pull-up/pull-down Expansion Features Minicard socket with PCIe, USB, and SIM socket M.2 E-key 2230 socket M.2 M-Key 2280/2242 socket Daughterboard expansion connector with PCIe and USB3 links Mechanical / Environmental Heat spreader option provides improved heat dissipation and convenient mounting method for deeply embedded applications Latching right-angle I/O connectors provide reliable cable connections and support all thermal solutions and mounting orientations Compact size 4.33 x 3.15" / 110 x 80mm 5V / 7-20V input voltage Autoswitching circuit guarantees 5V to Jetson Nano regardless of input voltage to avoid accidental module damage -25 to +80 deg. C operation (matching Jetson modules)

Jackson-ER provides a rugged, compact, economical, and I/O-rich solution for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano / Orin NX GPU modules. The deeply embedded design with latching I/O connectors fits applications such as robotics or vehicles where shock and vibration pose risks to long term product reliability, as well as box-level solutions where freedom to select different I/O connectors is needed. The available heat spreader mounting plate provides a secure mounting platform and improves heat dissipation, a critical consideration for high performance applications that utilize the Orin modules to their full capacity.

Jackson-ER brings out all I/O from the modules to I/O connectors or expansion sockets. A novel camera adapter connector provides compatibility with any CSI / GMSL camera by means of a simple low-cost adapter board that mounts directly on the bottom of Jackson ER.

For I/O beyond the given baseboard features, an expansion connector provides a convenient way to connect standard or custom I/O daughterboards that mount directly underneath the Jackson carrier board. The connector provides PCIe, USB3, I2C, and power via a flex circuit cable. Daughterboards can be designed to provide extra Ethernet and USB ports, extra M.2 and minicard sockets, and other I/O.

Jackson-ER is available both as a carrier board and as a complete integrated solution with Jetson module and heat spreader installed and Linux OS loaded. See the ordering information tab for part numbers and configurations.

The illustrations below show the wealth of I/O and expansion sockets available on Jackson-ER.

Camera Adapter Socket

Jackson contains a unique camera adapter connector that makes it possible to interface any camera, including standard, custom, CSI, and GMSL cameras, to the board by using a simple, low-cost adapter board. Custom cameras can easily be connected to Jackson in this way without the expense of a custom carrier board or the inconvenience and fragility of free-hanging adapter boards.

Jackson carrier shown. Jackson-ER board similar.

Expansion Capabilities

Jackson-ER contains multiple sockets for I/O and mass storage:

• The M.2 M-key socket with NVMe PCIe x4 connectivity is generally used for mass storage, since the Orin Nano and Orin NX modules lack integrated eMMC mass storage. The socket supports both 2242 and 2280 size modules, and all mounting hardware is included.
• A full-size minicard socket provides both PCIe and USB interfaces to support a wide range of I/O modules including analog, digital, serial, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
• An M.2 E-key 2230 socket supports the installation of modem, WiFi, and Bluetooth modules for mobile applications.

Cable Kit

The Jackson-ER cable kit (part number CK-JAXER-01) includes all cables needed for I/O on Jackson-ER. All cables have positive latching connection to the board for improved ruggedness and reliability.

CK-JAXER-01 includes the following cables:

Ordering Information

Models and Accessories

Jackson-ER Available Models: JAXER-BB01 Jackson-ER Baseboard (no Jetson module or heat spreader) Jun-24 Buy Now JAXER-ASY-ONX16-HSP Jackson-ER assembly with Orin NX 16GB module and heat spreader; Linux OS installed Jun-24 JAXER-ASY-ONA8-HSP Jackson-ER assembly with Orin Nano 8GB module and heat spreader; Linux OS installed Jun-24 Buy Now JAXER-ASY-ONX16-HSK Jackson-ER assembly with Orin NX 16GB module and fan sink; Linux OS installed Jun-24 JAXER-ASY-ONA8-HSK Jackson-ER assembly with Orin Nano 8GB module and fan sink; Linux OS installed Jun-24 Buy Now 6882660 Heat spreader for Jackson-ER, with thermal pads and installation hardware Jun-24 Buy Now Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Available:	This model is generally available from stock. It is a mainstream or focus product in active promotion.
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Cables and accessories Available Models: 6882650 Heat sink for Jackson / Jackson-ER, 90 x 50.3 x 21.5mm 6882651 Heat sink with fan for Jackson / Jackson-ER, 90 x 50.3 x 25.6mm, 5V CK-JAXER-01 CK-JAXER-01 cable kit 6980504 USB cable, JST GHV-05V-S latching to USB type A panel mount, 12" 6980529 Cable, Molex 51021-0200 1.25mm Pitch, 150mm L, External Battery 6980601 Dual serial port cable, 2x DB9 male 6980603 Cable, FCI 2x5 2mm latching to USB 3.0 type A panel mount 6980604 Ethernet cable, FCI 2mm 2x6 latching to RJ-45 socket 6980605 HDMI Cable 6980607 Utility I/O cable, 2x10 latching to 2x10 2mm IDC ribbon 6980613 Power input cable, FCI 2x3 2mm latching to tinned leads 6980614 Utility cable, FCI latching 2x7 2mm to IDC 2mm 2x7 socket header 6981182 CANbus 2.0 cable, JST 1x4 to DB9M Please login or signup for an online quote request.

Available:	This model is generally available from stock. It is a mainstream or focus product in active promotion.
Coming soon:	This is a preview of an upcoming product or model. Contact Sales for an expected availability date.
EOL:	End of life. This product is no longer in production, but it may still be available in stock or manufacturable. Contact Sales if you are interested in buying this product. If there is no stock on hand, then a minimum order quantity will apply.
MOQ or Minimum Order Quantity:	This model is not generally stocked but is buildable on demand. If we have it in stock you may purchase up to the available quantity. If it is out of stock then a minimum order quantity is required to meet the factory minimum lot size. This designation usually applies to less popular models of a current product or older products that have low customer demand. Contact Sales for further information.