This post was originally published June 18, 2024 and has been updated September 17, 2025 to include the Super Hadron-DM and the Lepton carrier boards. We have removed the Hadron NGX012 since it is no longer recommended for new designs.
The NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules are popular for use in edge devices because they deliver high performance with low power consumption. The Orin NX delivers up to 100 TOPS with power configurable between 10W and 25W. Enabling NVIDIA Super Mode increases the power budget to 40W and cranks up AI performance to 157 TOPS. With Super Mode, the Orin NX can handle complex AI models for robotics and real-time video analytics at the edge.
Connect Tech carriers make it easy and fast to deploy NVIDIA Jetson modules. The Hadron, Boson, and Lepton carriers are designed specifically for Orin NX and Orin Nano modules. Hadron is a small, headless carrier board that is ideal for drones and unmanned payloads with its tiny size and wide power input range. The Super Hadron-DM supports Super Mode on the Orin NX for higher performance edge AI applications. The Boson carrier maximizes sensor inputs and storage solutions for vision-enabled Edge AI applications. The Lepton carrier adds even more flexibility with FPD-Link III camera inputs and CAN FD support.
The Connect Tech Hadron Family for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano
Super Hadron-DM NGX027
Supports SUPER_MAXN mode
Dimensions: 87.6mm x 58.8mm
Features:
• Rugged latching I/O connectors
• 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 22-pin connectors
• 1x GbE
• 2x USB 3.1
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
• Comprehensive I/O: 1x 3.3VTTL UART (CONSOLE), 2x RS-232 Serial Ports, 4x GPIO (2x PWM Capable), 1x 3.3V I2C, 1x 3.3V SPI, Power Output 3.3V, 5V (Max 500mA Each)
• Power/Wake Switch
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
• Wide power input range of +10V to +60V DC
Hadron-DM NGX024
Dimensions: 82.65mm x 58.8mm
Features:
• Rugged latching I/O connectors
• 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 22-pin connectors
• 1x GbE
• 2x USB 3.1
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
• Comprehensive I/O: 1x 3.3VTTL UART (CONSOLE), 2x RS-232 Serial Ports, 4x GPIO (2x PWM Capable), 1x 3.3V I2C, 1x 3.3V SPI, Power Output 3.3V, 5V (Max 500mA Each)
• Power/Wake Switch
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
• Wide power input range of +9V to +60V
Hadron-GMSL NGX018
Dimensions: 82.7mm x 68.8mm
Features:
• Rugged latching I/O connectors
• 2x GMSL2 Camera Inputs with Power over Coax
• 1x GbE
• 2x USB 3.1
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
• Comprehensive I/O: 1x CAN 2.0b, 1x 3.3V Debug UART (CONSOLE), 2x RS-232 Serial Ports, 4x 3.3V GPIO (2 PWM Capable), 1x 3.3V I2C, Power Output 3.3V, 5V (Max 500mA Each)
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
• Wide power input range of +9V to +60V
The Connect Tech Boson Family for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano
Boson-22 NGX021
Dimensions: 90mm x 75mm
Features:
• 4x MIPI CSI-2 22-pin connectors supporting 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 cameras or 4x 2-lane MIPI CSI-2 cameras
• PC Style Connectors
• 2x GbE
• USB 3.1 and USB 2.0
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
• Comprehensive I/O 3x 3.3V TTL UARTs (1x CONSOLE), 8 GPIOs 3.3V TTL (2x PWM Capable), 2x I2C 3.3V, 1x CAN 2.0b, 2x SPI, 2x 3.3V, 2x 5V, 8x GND
• 1x HDMI 2.0
• Power input range +9V to +36V
• 1x FAN with PWM Control
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
Boson for Framos NGX020
Dimensions: 90mm x 75mm
Features:
• 4x FRAMOS PixelMate connectors supporting 2x 4-lane MIPI FRAMOS Sensor Modules or 4x 2-lane MIPI FRAMOS Sensor Modules
• PC Style Connectors
• 2x GbE
• USB 3.1 and USB 2.0
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
• Comprehensive I/O 3x 3.3V TTL UARTs (1x CONSOLE), 8 GPIOs 3.3V TTL (2x PWM Capable), 2x I2C 3.3V, 1x CAN 2.0b, 2x SPI, 2x 3.3V, 2x 5V, 8x GND
• 1x HDMI 2.0
• Power input range +9V to +36V
• 1x FAN with PWM Control
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
The Lepton for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano
Lepton NGX022
Dimensions: 104mm x 110mm x 34mm (4.09” x 4.33” x 1.34”)
Features:
• 4x FPD-Link III Camera Inputs (Connector: Quad Micro COAX). Deserializers embedded on carrier board
• PC Style Connectors
• 2x GbE
• USB 3.1 and USB 2.0
• M.2 expansion for NVMe and WiFi/Bluetooth
1x Isolated CAN FD port (1Mbps max)
• Comprehensive I/O 2x UART (1x Console, 1x 3.3V), 1x RS-485, 2x I2C, 1x SPI, 2x PWM OUT, 4x GPIO (2x IN, 2x OUT), 2x 5V, 2x 3.3V, 2x Isolated Camera Trigger Input, 9x GND
• 1x HDMI 2.0 (Type-A)
• Power input range +9V to +36V
• 1x FAN with PWM Control
• 3-Pin RTC Battery Connector
Once you have selected the Connect Tech carrier that meets your interface requirements, you can use our blog Practical Advice on Ordering Connect Tech Carriers for NVIDIA Jetson to organize your options. You can also call us at 800-548-2319 or email sales@wdlsystems.com to discuss your requirements. We are here Monday through Friday to help you find the right hardware for your application!
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