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INTRODUCTION Connect Tech’s Quark platform brings a low cost deployable Jetson solution to the market. The Quark’s design includes 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type C with OTG support, 2 x MIPI CSI-2, Camera I2C Control, 6x GPIOs, 2x PWM, 3x UART, 1x CAN, 2x I2C, 1x SPI.
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com DETAILED FEATURE DESCRIPTION Jetson Nano™ / Xavier™ NX Module Connector Description The NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX processor and chipset are implemented on the Jetson Nano / Jetson Xavier NX Module. This connects to The Quark Carrier via a TE Connectivity DDR4 SODIMM 260 Pin connector.
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com USB 3.0 Type-C Connector Description The NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX module will allow video input via the USB 3.0 Type-C connector. Function Description Location Wurth Electronics USB3.1 Type- Type C Connector Part Number: 632723300011 Carrier Manufacturer: Wurth...
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com MicroSD Card Connector Description The Quark Carrier implements a MicroSD via P11 on bottom side of the carrier. Function Description Location Type Molex microSD Card Connector Carrier Part Number: 1042391430 Connector Manufacturer: Molex Pinout Refer to SD Card Standard +5V Fan Connector Description The Quark Carrier implements a 4 Position Molex PicoBlade connector for active cooling capability.
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector Description The Quark Carrier implements a 3 Position Molex PicoBlade connector for connecting RTC battery. This is available from Quark Rev C and onwards. Function Description Location Type Molex 3 Position 1.25mm PicoBlade Connector Carrier Part Number: 53047-0310 Connector...
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Reset & Recovery Pushbutton Description The Quark Carrier 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.
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com TYPICAL INSTALLATION 1. Ensure all external system power supplies are off and disconnected. 2. Install the NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX Module into the DDR4 260 Pin SODIMM Connector (P1). Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper installation of mounting hardware, heatsink / heat-spreader, and any other applicable requirements from the manufacturer.
Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com THERMAL DETAILS The Quark Carrier has an Operating Temperature Range of -25°C to +85°C. However, it is important to note that the NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX Module has its own properties separate to that of the Quark Carrier. The Quark is rated for Operating Temperature Range of -25°C to +85°C.
CONNECT TECH CUSTOM THERMAL SOLUTIONS Connect Tech Inc. has three custom solutions available for customer implementation, namely, an Active Cooling Solution, Passive Cooling Solution, and Thermal Transfer Plate Solution. Please contact Connect Tech Inc. for more information regarding these options.
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Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Connect Tech Inc. NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX Thermal Solutions Function Part Number Active Cooling XHG312 Passive Cooling XHG311 Thermal Transfer Plate XHG313 Cooling Document: CTIM-00084 Page 21 of 24 Date: 2020-12-15 Revision: 0.04...
25°C (typ.) plugged in 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. WARNING: The hardware configurations of CTI’s products differ from that of the NVIDIA supplied evaluation kit.
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