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Quark Carrier
CTIM-00084(0.04) 2020-12-15
CONNECT TECH
www.connecttech.com
sales@connecttech.com
CONNECT TECH INC. | 42 ARROW ROAD, GUELPH, ON N1K 1S6 CANADA | TEL: +1.836.1291 | TOLL: 800.426.8979

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  • Page 1 Quark Carrier CTIM-00084(0.04) 2020-12-15 CONNECT TECH www.connecttech.com sales@connecttech.com CONNECT TECH INC. | 42 ARROW ROAD, GUELPH, ON N1K 1S6 CANADA | TEL: +1.836.1291 | TOLL: 800.426.8979...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LED Indicators ..........................17 Typical Installation ........................18 Thermal Details ........................19 Cable Information ........................19 Connect Tech Custom Thermal Solutions ................... 20 Current Consumption Details ....................22 Software / BSP Details ......................22 Mechanical Details ........................23 Document: CTIM-00084...
  • Page 3: Preface

    The information contained within this user’s guide, including but not limited to any product specification, is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any technical or typographical errors or omissions contained herein or for discrepancies between the product and the user’s guide.
  • Page 4: Limited Product Warranty

    Connect Tech Inc. provides a one-year Warranty for this product. Should this product, in Connect Tech Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc.
  • Page 5: Esd Warning

    ESD Warning Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit board assemblies including Connect Tech COM Express carrier assemblies, it is recommended that ESD safety precautions be observed. ESD safe best practices include, but are not limited to: •...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 7: Part Numbers / Ordering Information

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Part Numbers / Ordering Information Part Number Description NGX004 Quark Carrier Only NGX004-01 Quark Carrier + NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ Module + Thermal Transfer Plate NGX004-02 Quark Carrier + NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ Module + Active Thermal NGX004-03 Quark Carrier + NVIDIA®...
  • Page 8: Connector Locations

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Connector Locations Top View I/O Header MIPI 2 MIPI 1 RESET / Recovery Button Nano / NX Module Connector (P3) CAN 120Ω Termination Fan Header Power Input USB 3.1 Gen 2 GBE 1 GBE 2 USB OTG Bottom View MicroSD Card...
  • Page 9: Connector Summary

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Connector Summary Designator Connector Description 52610-1572 MIPI CSI-2 Camera Connector 52610-1572 MIPI CSI-2 Camera Connector 98464-G61-10LF GBE1 - Jetson onboard ethernet 98464-G61-10LF GBE2 – I210 ethernet Module Board-To-Board Connector for: 2309413-1 • NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ NVIDIA®...
  • Page 10: Detailed Feature Description

    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.
  • Page 11: Mipi Csi-2 Connectors

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com MIPI CSI-2 Connectors Description The NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX module will allow 2-Lane MIPI video input via the vertical FPC connectors. Function Description Location P1A, P1B P1A – CSI0 MIPI Lane usage P1B –...
  • Page 12: Usb 3.0 Type-C 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...
  • Page 13: 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectors

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com 10/100/1000 Ethernet Connectors Description The NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ / NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™ NX module will allow internet communication via GBE connectors as below. Function Description Location P2A, P2B P2A – Jetson Onboard Ethernet Ethernet Usage P2B –...
  • Page 14: Microsd Card Connector

    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.
  • Page 15: 3-Pin Rtc Battery Connector

    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...
  • Page 16: I/O Header

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com I/O Header Description The Quark Carrier implements a DF20G-40DP-1V(56) Connector to allow access for additional GPIO and interfaces. Function Description Location Type Hirose 40Pin Connector, 1mm Pitch Part Number: DF20G-40DP-1V(56) Carrier Connector Manufacturer: Hirose Mating Connector DF20A-40DS-1C Connector Mating CTI Cable CBG125...
  • Page 17: Reset & Recovery Pushbutton

    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.
  • Page 18: Typical Installation

    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.
  • Page 19: Thermal Details

    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.
  • Page 20: Connect Tech Custom Thermal Solutions

    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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22: Current Consumption Details

    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.
  • Page 23: Mechanical Details

    Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com MECHANICAL DETAILS Document: CTIM-00084 Page 23 of 24 Date: 2020-12-15 Revision: 0.04...
  • Page 24 Quark Carrier Users Guide www.connecttech.com Document: CTIM-00084 Page 24 of 24 Date: 2020-12-15 Revision: 0.04...

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