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What is an NVIDIA® Jetson SoM?


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Being small in dimensions, providing enough processing power and the ability to thrive in harsh environments have always been the fine balances of embedded computing. At the forefront of innovation, the NVIDIA Jetson family system-on-module platforms are small and offer AI computation power matching traditional embedded PCs at one-quarter the size.

NVIDIA Jetson family platforms offer powerful embedded computing platforms for AI applications at the edge. It provides lower power consumption and accelerated AI computing capabilities at a quarter the size.

NVIDIA® Jetson family offers various specifications and features for application needs, please refer to the following table:


Model Jetson AGX Orin (64GB) Jetson Orin NX (16GB) Jetson Orin Nano (8GB)
AI Performance 275 TOPS 100 TOPS 40 TOPS
CPU 12-core Arm® Cortex®-A78A CPU 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78A CPU 6-core Arm® Cortex®-A78A CPU
GPU Power Consumption
(CPU power incl.)
60W 25W 15W

In today's demanding operating conditions, where ruggedness and reliability are paramount, combining the power of NVIDIA® Jetson with rugged computer features offer a win-win solution. Embedded rugged computers features are integrated to ensure top-notch performance even in the harshest conditions.


How can Ruggedized Features Benefit NVIDIA Jetson?

Ruggedized features are engineered to provide operation stability and durability by offering wide operating temperatures (-25°C to 70°C), shock and vibration tolerance, and block out environmental conditions that may damage internal components such as moisture, salinity, etc. Therefore ruggedized NVIDIA® Jetson platforms are optimized for performance and are ideal for industries such as defense, industrial automation, transportation, and outdoor operations.

When it comes to rugged embedded features integration, Neousys' expertise makes it the ideal platform provider with unique and superior specifications. In addition to the mentioned ruggedized features, Neousys’ Jetson platforms also have added features that help the platform thrive in their deployed environments. Such as FAKRA Z connectivity for GMSL2 cameras for roadside IVA or vehicle ADAS system; unique flattop heat sink design making the system ultra-compact for tight space installations; and standard PCIe form factor intelligent frame grabber cards to add-on AI computation to existing solutions.