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Astro is specifically designed to work with the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2, TX2i, or TX1 supercomputer-on-module. The Astro Carrier provides
access to features found on the Jetson TX2/TX2i/TX1 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
| Compatibility | NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX1, NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2, NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2i |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Audio | 1x HDMI Integrated Audio, 1x stereo output |
| Serial | 2x RS-232/485 |
| Misc | I2C, RTC battery input, System Control (PWR and RST buttons, etc.) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Video Input | 1x MIPI CSI-2 (on breakout board layer)
2x GMSL* – Note: GMSL video inputs only supported on PN: ASG012 with RidgeRun Drivers/Software Support GMSL Software Info Link: https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php?title=MAX96705_MAX9286_GMSL_SERDES_Linux_Drivers Contact: support@ridgerun.com – Power-Over-Coax Not Supported, external power must be provided to GMSL Camera Module |
Downloads for Astro Carrier – ASG001
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Packages support: Astro Carrier (ASG001), Elroy Carrier (ASG002), Orbitty Carrier (ASG003), Spacely Carrier (ASG006/ASG009), Cogswell Carrier (ASG007/ASG014), Sprocket Carrier (ASG008), Rosie (ESG501), Rudi (ESG503), Graphite VPX/CPU-TX2/TX1 (VPG003), Cogswell Vision System (CVS001)
Comparison Chart
| Name | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | ASG001 w/ XBG201 | ASG002 | ASG003 | ASG006 | ASG007/ASG014 | ASG008 |
| 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”) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Video Outputs | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI | N/A |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| CAN | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1x CAN 2.0b Port | 1x CAN 2.0b Port | N/A |
| 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 |
| Ethernet | 2x GbE | 1x GbE | 1x GbE | 2x GbE | 5 x GbE
(4x PoE, 2x PoE+) |
N/A |
| 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 |
| SD Card | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | 1x microSD Card Slot | N/A |
| 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 |
| Fan | PWM | PWM | PWM | PWM | N/A | N/A |
| Input Power | +9V to 36V DC | +9V to +14V DC | +9V to +14V DC | +12V to +22V DC | +12V DC | +12V to +16V 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) |
Ordering Information
| Main Products | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | Description |
| ASG001 | Astro Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1 |
| ASG012 | Astro Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX2i/TX1 with GMSL |
| XBG201 | Astro Carrier Breakout Board for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2/TX1 |
| XBG206 | Astro Carrier Breakout Board for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2i |
| Cables/Accessories | |
| Part Number | Description |
| XHG301 | TX2/TX1 Passive Heat Sink |
| XHG302 | TX2/TX1 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
|
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