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INTRODUCTION Built to deploy massive AI workloads at the Edge, the Anvil Embedded System is the AI supercomputer guaranteed to stay cool - even at Jetson AGX Orin™ MAX-N mode. The Anvil Embedded System can withstand even the most compute intensive AI applications with its power-efficient and feature rich design.
Anvil Actively Cooled version with embedded fans ESG621-xyz* Anvil Passively Cooled version that requires user supplied external airflow *Note that various configurations exist to fill out the features of the system. For example: Adding NVMe SSDs for storage, and/or WiFi/BT and/or LTE modems.
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com External Connector Summary Location External Connector Description Back PWR IN +10V to +36V Mini-Fit Jr. 6-Pin DC Power Input Connector Front DisplayPort DisplayPort ++ connector Front USB 3.2 + OTG USB 3.2 Type-C Connector (Right most USB) Front USB 3.2...
Anvil Embedded System NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ Module Connector The NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ processor and chipset are implemented on the Jetson AGX Orin™ Module. This connects to the AGX Orin module to the Anvil Embedded System via Molex Mirror Mezz 699 pin connector.
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com Anvil Embedded System Isolated CAN Connector Power Connector Power Input: 10-36V input range Connectors Function Forge Power Supply Connector Location Type Mini Fit Jr 2x3 Right Angled Connector Part Number: 39301060 Manufacturer: Molex Mating...
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com 1G Ethernet (2 Ports) Two ports of RJ45 1G BASE-T Ethernet for networking. Connectors Function GBE Network Connectivity Location Type 2x 8 pin RJ45 with integrated Magnetics Connector Manufacturer: Pulse Mating Standard RJ45 CAT 5e or better...
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com DISPLAYPORT Video Output The Forge supports one DISPLAYPORT capable of 4k output resolution. Connectors Function Display Output Location Type Full size DisplayPort connector Connector Part Number: Manufacturer: Mating Standard DISPLAYPORT or DISPLAYPORT to Cable...
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com OCuLink (SFF-8611) External PCIe x4 Connector The Forge supports one OCuLink connector for use as an external general purpose x4 PCIe Gen 4 connection to access external peripherals. Connectors Function External OCuLink PCIe Expansion...
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com GPIO/SPI/I2C/UARTs Several General purpose I/O features are available on this interface including: 2x SPI, 2xI2C, 2xUART, 4xGPOut, 4xGPIn, 2xPWM_Out, 2xRS232/485. Connectors Function General Purpose I/O Location Type 40 pin General Purpose 3.3V I/O Connector (note: All I/O are 3.3V levels except the RS232/RS485 interfaces)
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Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com GP_Out_1 GP_In_1 GP_Out_2 GP_In_2 GP_Out_3 GP_In_3 PWM_Out_0 PWM_Out_1 RS232A_TX/ RS232A_RTS/ RS485A_TXP RS485A_TXN RS232A_RX/ RS232A_CTS/ RS485A_RXP RX485A_RXN RS232B_TX/ RS232B_RTS/ RS485B_TXP RS485B_TXN RS232B_RX/ RS232B_CTS/ RS485B_RXP RS485B_RXN Notes: All I/O are 3.3V unless otherwise specified. GP_Out_x - are driven outputs and can sink or source 12mA GP_In_x - VIH (Input High Voltage minimum) = 2V.
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Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com SW Cross reference to GPIO controllers SW Interface Cross reference Connector Name Module ID Controller ID (sysfs) Connector Name SW /dev ID DTB ID GP_IN_0 GPIO01 PG.03 (386) I2C1 i2c2 i2c@c240000 GP_IN_1 GPIO04 PA.02 (350)
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com CAN BUS Interfaces Two non-isolated CAN Bus interfaces are available on Connectors Function CAN Bus Interface Location Type 10 pin dual CAN Bus Connector Connector Samtec TFML-05 series Mating SFSD-05-28-G-12.00SL Cable (SL or DL = Friction Lock required for locking fit)
GMSL 1/2 Connector (with an included JCB002) The The Anvil Embedded System allows GMSL 1 or GMSL 2 through the Quad MATE-AX connectors. The GMSL to MIPI Deserializers are embedded on the carrier board which use 4-Lane MIPI video per 2 cameras.
POWER CONSUMPTION & THERMALS The Anvil Embedded System has an Operating Temperature Range of -25°C to +60°C. It is important to note that the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ module has its own properties separate to that of the peripherals. Customer responsibility requires proper implementation of a thermal solution that maintains the Anvil Embedded System Passive cooling temperatures below the system maximums.
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com System Thermal Test Results The active cooling at full performance can meet or exceed the thermal margin requirements of the Jetson AGX Orin™ when a full system benchmark is being performed at high ambient temperatures.
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com nvfancontrol Fan Profile Setup The fan can be controlled via closed loop mode (reading temp and tach as feedback) will allow the system to adjust dynamically as setup by the user. Edit the configuration file /etc/nvfancontrol.conf with a profile that meets the dynamic needs of your system utilization and...
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com MECHANICAL DRAWINGS & MODELS For a complete 3D STEP Model file of the Active Cooled Anvil Embedded System (with mounting brackets shown), please contact support@connecttech.com. Document: CTIM-00066 Page 27 of 30 Date: 2023-04-05 Revision: 0.00...
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Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com For a complete 3D STEP Model file of the Passive Cooled Anvil Embedded System (with mounting brackets shown), please contact support@connecttech.com. Document: CTIM-00066 Page 28 of 30 Date: 2023-04-05 Revision: 0.00...
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Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com Included Mounting Backets: Each unit comes with rubber feet pre-installed. If required remove the rubber feet first before attaching the included mounting bracket using the supplied black 6mm M3 screws. Material of the bracket is 12GA aluminum (approx. 2mm thick).
Anvil Embedded System Users Guide www.connecttech.com CABLES INCLUDED SFSD-20-28-G-12.00-SL (MISC connector) – 12” breakout cable with flying leads is supplied with the board purchase. SFSD-05-28-G-12.00-SL (CAN Bus) – 12” breakout cable with flying leads is supplied with the board purchase.
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