In the burgeoning landscape of AI-driven embedded IoT applications, the choice of carrier board for NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier NX modules is pivotal. Two prominent contenders in this arena are the AVerMedia NX215 and EN715 carrier boards. Both offer compelling features tailored to various industry applications, but discerning the optimal fit requires a comprehensive comparison.
Feature | AVerMedia NX215 | AVerMedia EN715 |
NVIDIA GPU SoC Module Compatibility | Orin NX/Orin Nano/Xavier NX/TX2 NX/Nano | Jetson Nano (B01)/TX2 NX/Xavier NX |
Networking | 2x GbE RJ-45 | 1x GbE RJ-45 |
Wi-Fi | 1xM.2. key E 2230 for wifi (NANO doesn’t support) | - |
Display Output | 1x HDMI 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz for Orin NX at 30Hz for Orin Nano 2x HDMI 2.0 (3840 x 2160 at 60Hz) 1x HDMI 2.0 (3840 x 2160 at 60Hz) | 1 x HDMI output 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz |
Temperature | Operating temperature 0°C~70°C Storage temperature -40°C ~ 85°C Relative humidity 40 °C @ 95%, Non-Condensing | Operating temperature 0°C~70°C Storage temperature -40°C ~ 85°C Relative humidity 40 °C @ 95%, Non-Condensing |
MIPI Camera Inputs | 2x 2 lane MIPI CSI-2, 15 pin FPC 1mm Pitch Connector • 1x 4 lane MIPI CSI-2, 36 pin FPC 0.5mm Pitch Connector (only for NX/TX2 NX/Nano) | 2 x 2 lane MIPI CSI-2, 15 pin FPC 1mm Pitch Connector (Compatible on NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™ Developer Kit) • 1 x 4 lane MIPI CSI-2, 36 pin FPC 0.5mm Pitch Connector |
USB | 1x USB 2.0 Micro-B for recovery 3x USB 3.0 Type-A | 1 x USB 2.0 Micro-B for recovery 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
HDMI | 2x HDMI interface | 1x HDMI interface |
Storage | 1 x Micro SD card slot , 1x M.2 M - Key Socket | 1 x micro-SD card slot |
Expansion Header | 20 pins: 2x I2C, 1x UART, 9x GPIOs | 20 pins: 2x I2C, 1x UART, 9x GPIOs |
SD Card | 1 x Micro SD card slot | 1 x Micro SD card slot |
Input Power | DCINJACK on board & ATX 4pin 12V/5A, 12V~24V is recommended. | 3.5mm Screw Terminal; 12V/5A, 9V~19V is recommended |
Thermal Solution | 1 x FAN fan connector | 1 x FAN fan connector |
Buttons | Power and Recovery | Power and Recovery |
RTC Battery | Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU | Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU |
PCB/Electronics Mechanical Info | Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU | Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU |
Product Link | Link | Link |
Both the AVerMedia NX215 and EN715 carrier boards offer robust solutions for AI-driven applications utilizing NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier NX modules. The NX215 stands out with its broader compatibility, extensive networking options, and additional USB ports, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. On the other hand, the EN715 excels in compactness and simplicity, ideal for space-constrained deployments without compromising on essential functionalities. Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on specific project requirements, balancing factors like connectivity, form factor, and ease of integration.