NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit

The Jetson Nano Developer Kit is ideal for deep learning and AI applications, and it comes with a 40-pin GPIO header, that can be used for microcontroller level tasks similar to that of a Raspberry Pi board.

Jeston Nano Pinout

Features and Specifications

• GPU: 128-core NVIDIA Maxwell™ architecture-based GPU
• CPU: Quad-core ARM® A57
• Video: 4K @ 30 fps (H.264/H.265) / 4K @ 60 fps (H.264/H.265) encode and decode
• Camera: MIPI CSI-2 DPHY lanes, 12x (Module) and 1x (Developer Kit)
• Memory: 4 GB 64-bit LPDDR4; 25.6 gigabytes/second
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB, HDMI
• OS Support: Linux for Tegra®
• Module Size: 70mm x 45mm
• Developer Kit Size: 100mm x 80mm

Note: Complete technical details can be found in the Jetson Nano datasheet, given at the end of the page.

What is Jeston Nano and Where it can be Used?

Jetson Nano is a small, powerful computer for embedded applications and AI IoT that delivers the power of modern AI in a $99 module. The Jetson Nano board is made to empower deep learning and AI applications and also comes with a 40-pin GPIO header that can be used to perform microcontroller level tasks similar to the Raspberry Pi boards.

The Jetson Nano Development Board has huge potential, it is an AI computer that makes it possible to create millions of intelligent systems, as it is so powerful it can be used to perform neural networks, image processing, and many more tasks. Both wireless and wired connectivity is available on this board so it can also be used for IoT (Internet of Things) related projects, it has also a high-speed Ethernet port for high-speed network connectivity and processing. This board also has a dedicated camera and display connector so it can be used remotely without the need for an external monitor. It also comes with a PWM and GPIO for data-driven applications.

How to Use Jetson Nano?

The Jetson Nano is a small system on a board, so it needs to have an operating system to work properly, so the operating system needs to be installed to this feature is similar to our PC. The Jeston Nano has a dedicated OS called NVIDIA Jetpack; any other OS will not work.  NVIDIA JetPack SDK is the most comprehensive solution for building AI applications. Flash your Jetson developer kit with the latest OS image, install developer tools for both host computer and developer kit, and install the libraries and APIs, samples, and documentation needed to jumpstart your development environment. For that, you need to go to the NVIDIA website and download jetpack SDK for your specific and follow the instructions accordingly. Then you can install different docker containers and install applications as your likings.

Applications

• Hobby projects.
• Low cost PC/tablet/laptop
• IoT applications
• Media center
• Robotics
• Industrial/Home automation
• Server/cloud server
• Print server
• Security monitoring
• Web camera
• Gaming
• Wireless access point
• Environmental sensing/monitoring (e.g. WEATHER STATION)
• Machining Learning and AI applications.

2D Model and Dimensions

If you are designing a PCB or Perf board with this component then the following picture from the Datasheet will be useful to know its package type and dimensions.