Connect Tech Orbitty Carrier User manual

Orbitty Carrier for Jetson™ TX1
Users Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................2
Preface...................................................................................................................................................4
Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................4
Customer Support Overview...........................................................................................................................4
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................4
Limited Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................5
Copyright Notice.............................................................................................................................................5
Trademark Acknowledgment..........................................................................................................................5
ESD Warning ..................................................................................................................................................6
Revision History ....................................................................................................................................6
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................7
Product Features and Specifications ......................................................................................................7
Product Overview..................................................................................................................................8
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................8
Connector Locations (Top Side) .....................................................................................................................8
Connector Summary........................................................................................................................................9
Switch Summary & Locations ........................................................................................................................9
Detailed Feature Description................................................................................................................10
Jetson™ TX1 Board-to-Board Connector.....................................................................................................10
System Expansion IO Connector...................................................................................................................11
System Expansion IO Connector –Detailed Signal Descriptions ......................................................12
HDMI Connector...........................................................................................................................................13
10/100/1000 Ethernet (GBE).........................................................................................................................14
USB 3.0.........................................................................................................................................................15
USB OTG......................................................................................................................................................16
USB OTG –Host Mode .....................................................................................................................16
USB OTG –Client Mode (Used for Image Flashing) ........................................................................16
Input Power...................................................................................................................................................17
Input Power - Wiring..........................................................................................................................17
Switch Details ......................................................................................................................................18
DIP Switch Details (S1) ................................................................................................................................18
S1 Usage Examples ............................................................................................................................18
Push Button Details (SW1, SW2, SW3)........................................................................................................19
Typical Installation..............................................................................................................................20
Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................21
On-Board Indicator LED’s ..................................................................................................................21
Current Consumption Details ..............................................................................................................22
Software / BSP Details .........................................................................................................................23
NVIDIA Linux For Tegra (L4T)...................................................................................................................23
NVIDIA Jetpack for L4T ..............................................................................................................................23
Connect Tech’s Custom L4T BSP (CTI-L4T)..............................................................................................23
Force Recovery Mode ...................................................................................................................................24

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Thermal Details ...................................................................................................................................25
Mechanical Details...............................................................................................................................26
3D STEP Model ............................................................................................................................................26
2D Dimensions Drawing...............................................................................................................................26
Stack-up Drawing..........................................................................................................................................27
Cables..................................................................................................................................................27

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Preface
Disclaimer
The information contained within this user’s guide, including but not limited to any product specification, is
subject to change without notice.
Connect Tech assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any technical or
typographical errors or omissions contained herein or for discrepancies between the product and the user’s
guide.
Customer Support Overview
If you experience difficulties after reading the manual and/or using the product, contact the Connect Tech
reseller from which you purchased the product. In most cases the reseller can help you with product installation
and difficulties.
In the event that the reseller is unable to resolve your problem, our highly qualified support staff can assist you.
Our support section is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our website at:
www.connecttech.com/sub/support/support.asp. See the contact information section below for more
information on how to contact us directly. Our technical support is always free.
Contact Information
Mail/Courier
Connect Tech Inc.
Technical Support
42 Arrow Road
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1K 1S6
Email/Internet
[email protected]m
[email protected]m
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Note:
Please go to the Download Zone or the Knowledge Database in the Support Center on the Connect Tech
website for product manuals, installation guides, device driver software and technical tips.
Submit your technical support questions to our customer support engineers via the Support Center on the
Connect Tech website.
Telephone/Facsimile
Technical Support representatives are ready to answer your call Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Our numbers for calls are:
Toll Free: 800-426-8979 (North America only)
Telephone: [phone] (Live assistance available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday)
Facsimile: 519-836-4878 (on-line 24 hours)

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Limited Product Warranty
Connect Tech Inc. provides a one year Warranty for the Orbitty Carrier. Should this product, in Connect Tech
Inc.'s opinion, fail to be in good working order during the warranty period, Connect Tech Inc. will, at its
option, repair or replace this product at no charge, provided that the product has not been subjected to abuse,
misuse, accident, disaster or non-Connect Tech Inc. authorized modification or repair.
You may obtain warranty service by delivering this product to an authorized Connect Tech Inc. business
partner or to Connect Tech Inc. along with proof of purchase. Product returned to Connect Tech Inc. must be
pre-authorized by Connect Tech Inc. with an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number marked on the
outside of the package and sent prepaid, insured and packaged for safe shipment. Connect Tech Inc. will
return this product by prepaid ground shipment service.
The Connect Tech Inc. Limited Warranty is only valid over the serviceable life of the product. This is defined
as the period during which all components are available. Should the product prove to be irreparable, Connect
Tech Inc. reserves the right to substitute an equivalent product if available or to retract the Warranty if no
replacement is available.
The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by Connect Tech Inc. Under no circumstances will
Connect Tech Inc. be liable in any way for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, such product.
Copyright Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Connect Tech Inc. shall not
be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to
another language without the prior written consent of Connect Tech, Inc.
Copyright
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2016 by Connect Tech, Inc.
Trademark Acknowledgment
Connect Tech, Inc. acknowledges all trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyrights referred to in this
document as the property of their respective owners. Not listing all possible trademarks or copyright
acknowledgments does not constitute a lack of acknowledgment to the rightful owners of the trademarks and
copyrights mentioned in this document.

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ESD Warning
Electronic components and circuits are sensitive to
ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). When handling any circuit
board assemblies including Connect Tech carrier
assemblies, it is recommended that ESD safety
precautions be observed. ESD safe best practices include,
but are not limited to:
Leaving circuit boards in their antistatic packaging
until they are ready to be installed.
Using a grounded wrist strap when handling circuit
boards, at a minimum you should touch a grounded
metal object to dissipate any static charge that may be
present on you.
Only handling circuit boards in ESD safe areas, which
may include ESD floor and table mats, wrist strap
stations and ESD safe lab coats.
Avoiding handling circuit boards in carpeted areas.
Try to handle the board by the edges, avoiding contact
with components.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Changes
0.00
2016/04/28
Preliminary Release
0.01
2016/06/13
First Production Release
0.02
2016/08/10
Fixed BSP Download Link
0.03
2016/11/04
Updated images and assembly drawing
0.04
2016/11/24
Added note on power supply, MSG064
0.05
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Introduction
Connect Tech’s Orbitty Carrier for NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX1 brings a low cost deployable Jetson™ TX1 Solution to
the market. Designed to match the NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX1 module form factor, the Orbitty’s design includes
Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI Video, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (w/ OTG functionality), 2 x UART ports and 4-bits of GPIO.
Product Features and Specifications
Feature
Orbitty Carrier for NVIDIA Jetson TX1
Module Compatibility
NVIDIA Jetson TX1
-Datasheet Downloads: Module Datasheet - SoC Datasheet
Mechanical Dimensions
X/Y Footprint: 87mm x 50mm
-Tallest Component Height: 13.42mm (From Top PCB Surface of Orbitty)
-Total Stack Height: 30.18mm (Orbitty + TX1 Module + TX1 Flat Heatplate)
-3D STEP Model: Download Here
Video Output
1x HDMI 2.0
-Maximum: 6Gbps, 24bpp, 4096x2160@60Hz
Ethernet
1x Gigabit Ethernet
-10/100/1000 BASE-T
USB
1x USB 3.0 (5Gbps, 1A Maximum Current Sourcing)
1x USB 2.0 (w/ OTG functionality)
Audio Output
HDMI Integrated
UART
2x 3.3V UART Ports
-TX/RX lines only
GPIO
4-bits GPIO
-3.3V CMOS Level
-Configurable as inputs or outputs
SD Card
1x microSD Card Slot
-4-bit Data
-Support for SD 4.0 Specification without UHS-II
Video Inputs
Video Inputs can be accessed through any of the of the following interfaces:
-USB 3.0 / 2.0
-Gigabit Ethernet
I2C
1x I2C (Master Controller)
-Pullup Level: 1k ohm
-Operation Speeds: 100kbit/s, 400kbit/s, 1Mbit/s, 3.4Mbit/s
Misc Interfaces
User Power Output Pins: +3.3V and +5V
Fan Connection: 4-pin, +5V, PWM Capability
On-board and External Button Interfaces: Reset, Power, Recovery
External RTC Battery Connection
Power Requirements
Input Voltage Range: +9V to +15V DC
TX1 Module Consumption: 6.5W to 15W (dependent on CPU/GPU utilization)
Orbitty Carrier Consumption: 2W to 6W (dependent on draw of peripheral ports)
Temperature
TX1 Module Operating Temperature Range: -25C to +80C
TX1 SoC Junction Temperature Range: -25C to +105C
Orbitty Carrier Operating Temperature Range: -40C to +85C
Weight
34g
Warranty and Support
1 Year Warranty and Free Support

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Product Overview
Block Diagram
Connector Locations (Top Side)
FAN / SYS PWR
SWITCH (S1)
POWER
BUTTON (SW1)
RESET
BUTTON (SW3)
RECOVERY
BUTTON (SW2)
POWER
INPUT (P9)
MICRO SD (P6)
SYS LED
PWR LED
Gigabit Ethernet (P6)
USB 3.0 (P7)
USB OTG (P8)
HDMI (P2)
EXPANSION IO
HEADER (P4)

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Connector Summary
Designator
Connector
Description
P1
TX1 Module Connector
NVIDIA Jetson TX1 Module Board-to-Board Connector
P2
HDMI
HDMI 2.0 Maximum: 6Gbps, 24bpp, 4096x2160@60Hz
P4
Expansion IO Header
Expansion IO Header Interfacing to all Misc IO
P5
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T Connection
P6
Micro SD Card Slot
Micro SD Card Slot (4-bit Data, Support for SD 4.0)
P7
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 Type-A Host Connection
P8
USB OTG
USB OTG (Host Mode and Client Mode capable)
P9
Power Input
DC Power Input (+9V to +15V)
Switch Summary & Locations
Designator
Function
Description
S1
Fan / Power Control
Power Start-up Control, FAN PWM / Always ON Control
SW1
Power Button
Power Button, Press to Power ON or OFF
SW2
Reset Button
Reset Button, Press to initiate Reset Sequence
SW3
Recovery
Use to initiate a recovery mode, and flash new image via USB
OTG

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Detailed Feature Description
Jetson™TX1 Board-to-Board Connector
With the NVIDIA Jetson™TX1, the processor and chipset are implemented on the Jetson™ TX1 Module.
This connects to the Orbitty Carrier via a Samtec SEARAY™ Board to Board Connector.
Function
NVIDIA Jetson™ TX1 Interface
Location
P1
Type
Samtec SEARAY™Connector
Carrier
Connector
Part Number: SEAM-50-03.5-S-08-2-A-K
Manufacturer: Samtec
Mating
Connector
Part Number: SEAF-50-05-S-08-02-A-K
Manufacturer: Samtec
Pinout
Refer to NVIDIA’s Jetson™ TX1 System-on-Module
datasheet for pinout details
Board-to-
Board
Standoff
Height
8.0mm height M3 Standoffs Required between
NVIDIA Jetson TX1 Module and Orbitty (ASG003)
Carrier