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Introduction Connect Tech’s Rudi-NX brings a deployable NVIDIA Jetson NX to the market. The Rudi-NX’s design includes a Locking Power Input (+9 to +36V), Dual Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI video, 4 x USB 3.0 Type A, 4 x GMSL 1/2 Cameras, USB 2.0 (w/ OTG functionality), M.2 (B-Key 3042, M-Key 2280, and E-Key 2230 functionality;...
GMSL 1/2 Quad Camera Connector Front 6 Pin Isolated CAN Connector Front Reset / Force Recovery Pushbutton Back ANT 1, 2 Antenna Front ANT 3, 4 Antenna Document: CTIM-00083 Page 13 of 26 Date: 2020-03-11 Revision: 0.01 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
Rudi-NX NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX Module Connector Description The NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX processor and chipset are implemented on the Jetson™ Xavier NX Module. This connects to the NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX to the Rudi-NX via a TE Connectivity DDR4 SODIMM 260 Pin connector. Function...
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX HDMI Connector Description The NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX module will output video via the Rudi-NX vertical HDMI connector that is HDMI 2.0 capable. Function Description Location Front Type HDMI Vertical Connector Mating Connector HDMI Type-A Cable...
Rudi-NX GMSL 1/2 Connector Description The Rudi-NX allows GMSL 1 or GMSL 2 through the Quad MATE-AX connector. The GMSL to MIPI Deserializers are embedded on the carrier board which use 4-Lane MIPI video per 2 cameras. Function Description...
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX USB 3.0 Type-A Connector Description The Rudi-NX incorporates 4 vertical USB 3.0 Type-A connectors with a 2A current limit per connector. All USB 3.0 Type-A ports are 5Gbps capable. Function Description Location Rear Type USB Type-A Connector...
Rudi-NX 10/100/1000 Dual Ethernet Connector Description The Rudi-NX implements 2 x RJ-45 ethernet connectors for internet communication. Connector A is connected directly to the NVIDIA Jetson NX module. Connector B is connected through a PCIe Gigabit Ethernet PHY to a PCIe switch.
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX USB 2.0 OTG/Host Mode Connector Description The Rudi-NX implements a USB2.0 Micro-AB connector to allow host mode access to the module or OTG flashing of the module. Function Description Location Rear Type Micro-AB USB Connector Mating Connector USB 2.0 Micro-B or Micro-AB Cable...
Rudi-NX GPIO Connector Description The Rudi-NX implements a Samtec TFM-120-02-L-DH-TR Connector to allow for additional user control. 3 x Power (+5V, +3.3V), 9 x Ground, 4 x GPIO (GPIO09, GPIO10, GPIO11, GPIO12), 2 x PWM (GPIO13, GPIO14), 2 x I2C (I2C0, I2C1), 2 x SPI (SPI0, SPI1), 1 x UART (3.3V, Console), and RS485 interfaces.
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TXD+ (RS485) Output Orange TXD- (RS485) Output Yellow RTS (RS485) Output Green Power Violet Power Gray +3.3V Power White +3.3V Power Black Power Blue Power Document: CTIM-00083 Page 21 of 26 Date: 2020-03-11 Revision: 0.01 Connect Tech Inc. 800-426-8979 | 519-836-1291...
Rudi-NX Reset & Force Recovery Pushbutton Description The Rudi-NX implements a dual functionality pushbutton for both Reset and Recovery of the platform. To Reset the module, simply press and hold the pushbutton for a minimum of 250 milliseconds. To put the NX module into Force Recovery mode, press and hold the pushbutton for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Mating Cable Molex 0451350401 CTI Mating Cable CTI PN: CBG314 Note: A Power Supply capable of 100W or more is required to operate the Rudi-NX with all peripherals running at their respective maximum rating. Rudi-NX GMSL 1/2 DIP Switch Selection Description The Rudi-NX internally implements 2 position DIP Switch for the selection of GMSL 1 or GMSL 2.
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX Antenna Connectors Description The Rudi-NX chassis implements 4x SMA Antenna Connectors (Optional) for the internal M.2 2230 E-Key (WiFi/Bluetooth) and M.2 3042 B-Key (Cellular). Function Description Location Front and Rear Type SMA Connector Mating Connector Antenna Connector...
The Rudi-NX has an Operating Temperature Range of -20°C to +80°C. However, it is important to note that the NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX Module has its own properties separate to that of the Rudi-NX. The NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX matches the Rudi-NX Operating Temperature Range of -20°C to +80°C.
Passive Cooling Software / BSP Details All Connect Tech NVIDIA Jetson based products are built upon a modified Linux for Tegra (L4T) Device Tree that is specific to each CTI product. The hardware configurations of CTI’s products differ from that of the NVIDIA supplied WARNING: evaluation kit.
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