A Comprehensive Comparison of Leetop, Realtime, and AverMedia Carrier Boards for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ Modules

A Comprehensive Comparison of Leetop, Realtime, and AverMedia Carrier Boards for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ Modules

Introduction

In this comprehensive comparison, we'll analyze the technical specifications of carrier boards from three leading manufacturers: Leetop, Realtime, and AVerMedia. These boards are designed to support NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ modules, catering to various AI-centric edge computing applications. Let's delve into the detailed specifications of each carrier board to understand their key features and differences.

Key Industries:

  • Smart Retail: Enhance customer experience and streamline decision-making processes by gathering and delivering valuable insights.
  • Smart Camera: Facilitate situational awareness and real-time response to safety and security threats in smart cities.
  • Smart City: Leverage video analysis to improve city operations and enhance various services in smart city environments.

 

Technical Specifications Comparison

 
Feature

 AverMedia

AG411

Leetop

A501

Leetop

A502

Leetop

A505

  Realtime

RTSO-1001

Realtime

RTSO-1002
 
NVIDIA GPU SoC Module		 Jetson AGX Xavier™ Jetson AGX Xavier™ Jetson AGX Xavier™ Jetson AGX Xavier™ AGX Xavier/AGX Xavier Industrial AGX Xavier/AGX Xavier Industrial
Networking 2 x GbE RJ-45 1 x M.2 Key E 2230 for Wi-Fi module (PCIe Gen4x 1) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 2 x GbE（10/100/1000 BASE-T） 1 x GbE（10/100/1000 BASE-T）
Wi-Fi 1 x M.2. key E Connector WIFI Module Interface 1 x M.2. key E interface 1 x M.2. key E PCIE 2242 SIZE 1 x M.2. key E interface -
Display Output 2 x HDMI 2.0, maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz 1x HDMI 2.0 2x HDMI 1x HDMI 2 x HDMI TYPE A interface 1 x HDMI TYPE A interface
Temperature Operating temperature -20°C~85°C Storage temperature -40°C ~ 85°C Relative humidity 40 °C @ 95%, Non-Condensing Operating: -40°C ~ 85°C Operating: -25°C to +80°C Operating: -25°C to +80°C Operating: -40 to +85°C Operating: 20 to +85°C
USB 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A 3 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Micro-B for RNDIS 1x USB 2.0 Micro-AB, 4x USB 3.0 Type-A 6x USB 3.0 Type A (Integrated USB 2.0) 1x USB 2.0 Type C (Support OTG) 2x USB 3.0 Type A (Integrated USB 2.0), 1x USB 2.0 Type C 2 x USB Type-C interface,P10 support system flash function, 5V/1A output current; 2 x USB TYPE A interface，Support usb2.0、usb3.0 signal,5V/1A output current; 1 x USB 2.0 Micro interface，Used as slave interface to connect Xavier UART2 and UART3(debug port) 2 x USB TYPE A 3.1 ports GEN1, support usb2.0, usb3.1 signals, 1A output current;2 x USB TYPE A 2.0 ports, support usb2.0 signal, 1A output current;1 x Micro USB 2.0 interface, used as a slave interface;
Camera - - - CEMERA Esp.conn cemera interface 4 x MIPI interface（2LANE）
Storage 32GB eMMC 5.1 1 x micro-SD card slot 1 x M.2 Key M 2280 for NVMe (PCIe Gen4x 4) 1 x SATA (Optional) 1 x Micro SD Card 1 x Micro SD Card, 1 x M.2 Key M interface 32GBB eMMC 5.1 1 x Micro SD Card,2 x M.2 Key M 1 x Micro SD Card,1 x M.2 Key M
CAN bus 1 x CAN bus with transceiver (3-pin Euroblock) 2x CAN Bus Link 1x CAN 2x CAN, 1x CAN FD 2 x CAN interface 2xCAN
SIM Card - NANO SIM Card - - 1 x Micro SIM Card 1 x Micro SIM Card
Thermal Solution 1 x Fan Power Connector 1 x Fan Interface 2 x Fan(12V/5V), 1 x Fan(5V PWM) 1 x Fan Interface 1 x Fan Connector 1 x Fan Interface
Expansion Header 1x M.2 Key E 2230, 1x M.2 Key M 2280, 2x M.2 Key M 2280 (or 4x mPCIe Gen2 x1), 1x SATA (Optional) 1x System Control, 1x 12C Link (+3.3V I/O), 3x GPIO(+3.3V Level) 1x System Control, 1x UART(+3.3V Level), 1X SPI Bus(+3.3V Level), 6x GPI0(+3.3V Level), 1x LED STATE 1x System Control, 1x UART(+3.3V Level), 1X SPI Bus(+3.3V Level), 6x GPI0(+3.3V Level), 1x LED STATE 3xUART (1 debug) 3xUART (1 debug)
Input Power DCINJACK on board & ATX 4pin 54V/2.78A, 12~54V is recommended -13-21V DC Input @ 8A -+13---+19V DC Input @ 8A -+10---+20V DC Input @ 8A -+9V to +20V -+9V to +20V
Buttons Power and Recovery (Power button with green LED) 2 x Buttons 3 x Buttons 3 x Buttons 1 x Reset Button；1 x Recovery Button；1 x Power Button 1 x Reset Button；1 x Recovery Button
RTC Battery Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU 1 x RTC Battery Connector N/A N/A 1 x RTC interface，the board built-in RTC supercapacitor 1 x RTC battery holder
PCB/Electronics Mechanical Info W:220mm x L:170mm x H:53mm (8.66” x 6.69” x 2.09”) 142mm x 132mm (5.590" x 5.196" ) 170mm x 170mm (6.693" x 6.693") 105mm x 105mm 105mm x 105mm x 29mm 170mm x 130mm x 23mm 
Weight 300g 150g/128g - - 105g 160g
 
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Conclusion:

In conclusion, the choice of a carrier board for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ modules depends on the specific requirements of the intended application. AverMedia's offerings, including AG411, A501, A502, and A505, cater to diverse needs ranging from compact form factors to ruggedized designs, with a focus on connectivity and performance. On the other hand, Realtime's RTSO-1001 and RTSO-1002 excel in real-time processing and flexibility, offering customizable solutions for demanding applications. By carefully evaluating the features, specifications, and application scenarios of each carrier board, developers can select the optimal solution to unlock the full potential of their NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ powered projects.


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