Comparison of LeeTop Carrier Boards for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier Modules

Comparison of LeeTop Carrier Boards for NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier Modules

Introduction

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module is a powerful platform for edge AI applications, delivering up to 32 TOPS of compute performance and 64 GB of memory in a compact form factor. However, to unleash the full potential of this module, you need a compatible carrier board that provides the necessary interfaces and features for your project. In this blog post, we will compare three different carrier boards from LeeTop, a leading manufacturer of NVIDIA Jetson carrier boards. These are the A501, A502, and A505 carrier boards, each offering unique advantages for different use cases. Let’s take a look at their specifications and features, and see how they stack up against each other.

A501 Carrier Board:

This is the most versatile and feature-rich carrier board among the three. It offers the most camera inputs, the most USB ports, and the most networking options. It also has a large size and a fan for cooling. This makes it ideal for applications that require high-performance computing, multiple camera inputs, and extensive connectivity, such as smart security, autonomous robots, and industrial IoT.

A502 Carrier Board:

This is the most compact and power-efficient carrier board among the three. It has the same camera inputs, networking options, and USB ports as the A501, but in a smaller form factor and with a lower operating temperature range. It also has a fan for cooling. This makes it suitable for applications that require low power consumption, small size, and basic features, such as smart home, retail, and education

A505 Carrier Board:

This is the most flexible and customizable carrier board among the three. It has the same camera inputs, networking options, and USB ports as the A501, but with an additional 120-pin connector, a CAN bus, and an OOB interface. It also has a large size and an optional fan for cooling. This makes it ideal for applications that require high-speed data processing, multiple expansion options, and custom hardware integration, such as automotive, medical, and aerospace.

 

Technical Specifications Comparison

 Feature LeeTop 
A502 Carrier Board		 LeeTop 
A501 Carrier Board		 LeeTop 
A505 Carrier Board
NVIDIA Jetson SOM NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module
Display 2x HDMI 1x HDMI 2.0 1x HDMI
Ethernet 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB 6x USB 3.0 Type A (Integrated USB 2.0)
1x USB 2.0 Type C (Support OTG)		 4x USB 3.0 Type A (Integrated USB 2.0)
1x USB 2.0 Micro-AB		 2x USB 3.0 Type A (Integrated USB 2.0)
1x USB 2.0 Type C
M.2 KEY M 1x M.2 KEY M Interface 1x Mini-PCle (PCle & USB 2.0) Full Size 1x M.2 KEY M Interface
M.2 KEY E 1x M.2 KEY E Interface - 1x M.2 KEY E Interface
Camera 1x M.2 KEY E Interface - 120P J
TF_CARD 6 X Camera (CSI 2 Lane) 1x microSD Card Slot 1x TF CARD
USB 4G MODE 1x TF_CARD - -
SPI Bus 1X SPI Bus(+3.3V Level) 1X 12S Bus(+3.3V Level) 1X SPI Bus (+3.3V Level)
FAN 2 X Fan(12V/5V),1 X FAN(5V PWM) 1 x Fan Interface 1 x FAN (5V PWM)
CAN 1x CAN 2x CAN Bus Link 2x CAN, 1x CAN FD
Expansion Header

1x System Control
1x POWER Control
2x I2C Link (+3.3V I/O)
1x UART(+3.3V Level)
1X SPI Bus(+3.3V Level)
2x GPIO(+3.3V Level)

 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
Power Requirements  +13---+19V DC Input @ 8A +13-21V DC Input @ 8A +10---+20V DC Input @ 8A
Operating Temperature  -25°C to +80°C -40°C to +85°C -25°C to +80°C
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Key Observations:

  • Display: A502 offers dual HDMI outputs, while A501 and A505 come with single HDMI outputs.
  • Ethernet: All boards feature dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, except A505, which offers only one.
  • USB: A502 has the most USB ports (6x USB 3.0 Type A), followed by A501 (4x USB 3.0 Type A), and A505 (2x USB 3.0 Type A).
  • Expansion: A502 offers the most expansion options with multiple M.2 interfaces and camera connections.
  • Temperature Range: A501 boasts the widest operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C), suitable for harsh environments.

Conclusion

Choosing the right carrier board for your NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier module depends on the specific requirements and preferences of your project. The LeeTop A501, A502, and A505 carrier boards offer different advantages and trade-offs for different use cases. You can find more information about these products on the following websites:

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