Product Description

The NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit offers up to 40 TOPS of AI performance in a compact form, making it ideal for edge AI applications like robotics, smart cameras, and autonomous systems. It features a 6-core ARM CPU, Ampere GPU with 1024 CUDA cores, and 8GB LPDDR5 memory. Unleash powerful AI at the edge with the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit. Built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, it delivers high performance in a low-power, compact design—perfect for prototyping next-gen intelligent machines. Product Highlights

• This is the official developer kit featuring the Orin Nano 8 GB module and carrier board. Excellent for prototyping and development work directly on the edge.
• A third-party offering based on the same core hardware, including additional I/O, pre-installed NVMe SSD, and wireless connectivity—great if you want more out-of-the-box components.

Specifications & Capabilities

• AI Throughput: Up to 40 TOPS, delivering about 80× the performance of the original Jetson Nano
• GPU: NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 1,024 CUDA cores and 32 Tensor Cores
• CPU: 6‑core Arm Cortex‑A78AE v8.2 64‑bit

Interfaces & Expansion (Carrier Board)

• Storage: microSD slot and support for external NVMe SSD via two M.2 Key M slots (PCIe Gen 3 x4/x2)
• Cameras: Two MIPI CSI‑2 connectors (22‑pin) supporting 2‑lane or 4‑lane cameras

USB & Connectivity:

• 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A ports
• 1× USB Type‑C (UFP) intended for device/debug use, not power or video.
• Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.2 output (compatible via adapter to HDMI)

Other Expansion:

• 40‑pin GPIO header (UART, SPI, I2S, I²C, PWM)
• 12‑pin button header, 4‑pin fan header, DC power jack

Power & Dimensions

• Power range: 7 W to 15 W, suitable for efficient edge deployments
• Size: Approx. 100 × 79 × 21 mm; weight ~120 g

Controller Specific

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Processor Type	N/A	CPU architecture and speed	Computational capability
I/O Capacity	N/A	Digital/analog input/output count	System integration capacity
Memory	N/A	RAM and storage capacity	Program complexity capability
Real-time Capability	N/A	Deterministic response time	Motion control precision
Communication Interfaces	N/A	Network and fieldbus support	System connectivity
Programming Environment	N/A	Development software	Ease of implementation
Safety Features	N/A	Functional safety compliance	Human safety requirements
Expansion Options	N/A	Modular expansion capability	System scalability

Form Factor

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Height	10	Total standing height (cm)	Human-scale enables use of tools, navigation of spaces
Width	20	Shoulder-to-shoulder width (cm)	Affects balance, door/passage fit
Weight	52	Total mass (kg)	Impacts mobility, safety, power usage, transportability

Power System

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Battery Type	Alkaline Battery	Li-ion / LiFePO4 / etc.	Determines energy density, safety
Battery Capacity		Wh or Ah	Impacts range and operating time
Operating Duration		Hours under normal load	Key for logistics, shift planning

Performance

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Payload Capacity		Maximum carrying capacity (kg)	Determines real-world utility
Speed		Maximum operational speed	Task completion rate & productivity
Precision		Positioning accuracy (mm)	Quality of work & application suitability
Repeatability		Consistency of positioning (±mm)	Manufacturing quality & reliability
Cycle Time		Time per standard operation	Productivity & throughput calculations
MTBF		Mean Time Between Failures (hours)	Reliability & maintenance planning
Service Life		Expected operational lifespan (years)	ROI calculations & replacement planning

Connectivity

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Communication Protocol		Wi-Fi / Ethernet / 5G / Bluetooth	Network integration capabilities
Remote Control		Web / App / Joystick / API	Needed for manual override or remote training
Programming Interface		Drag-drop / Code / Visual / Teach pendant	Ease of deployment and customization
Integration APIs		Available software interfaces	System integration capabilities
Cloud Connectivity		Cloud platform compatibility	Data analytics & remote monitoring
Security Features		Encryption & authentication methods	Cybersecurity compliance