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INTRODUCTION Connect Tech’s Rudi-NX brings a deployable NVIDIA Jetson Xavier 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;...
Rudi-NX NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Module Connector 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.
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX HDMI Connector 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 HDMI Type-A Cable Connector...
Rudi-NX GMSL 1/2 Connector 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. Additionally, the Rudi-NX outputs +12V Power Over COAX (POC) with a 2A current capability (500mA per camera).
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX USB 3.0 Type-A Connector 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 Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX USB 2.0 OTG/Host Mode Connector 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 USB 2.0 Micro-B or Micro-AB...
Rudi-NX GPIO Connector 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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Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Green GND Power I2C0_SCL Violet (3.3V Max.) I2C0_SDA Gray (3.3V Max.) White GND Power I2C2_SCL Black (3.3V Max.) I2C2_SDA Blue (3.3V Max.) Brown GND Power GPIO09 (3.3V Max.) GPIO10 (3.3V Orange Max.) GPIO11 (3.3V Yellow Max.) GPIO12 (3.3V...
Rudi-NX Reset & Force Recovery Pushbutton 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 Jetson Xavier NX module into Force Recovery mode, press and hold the pushbutton for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Voltage CTI Mating Cable CTI PN: CBG408 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 The Rudi-NX internally implements 2 position DIP Switch for the selection of GMSL 1 or GMSL 2.
SW1-2 – ON CAN Termination Enable Note: CAN Termination Disabled by default upon shipment to customer. Please contact Connect Tech Inc. if you would like to set the Termination to be Enabled before shipment. Document: CTIM-00083 Page 22 of 28 Date: 2020-08-06 Revision: 0.04...
Rudi-NX Users Guide www.connecttech.com Rudi-NX Antenna Connectors 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 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.
25°C (typ.) 70CFM 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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Users Guide www.connecttech.com APPROVED VENDORS CAMERAS Manufacturer Description Part Number Image Sensor e-con Systems GMSL1 Camera NileCAM30 AR0330 LI-IMX390-GMSL2- Leopard Imaging GMSL2 Camera IMX390 060H MECHANICAL DETAILS Rudi-NX Disassembly Procedure Document: CTIM-00083 Page 26 of 28 Date: 2020-08-06 Revision: 0.04...
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