Technical specification of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit carrier board, covering connectors, power, and mechanical dimensions.
This specification describes the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit carrier board, detailing its connectors, power architecture, and mechanical dimensions for engineers designing expansion modules. It includes recommended usage, safety cautions, and reference diagrams of the board layout.
The document provides tables of pin assignments, power‑rail allocations, and current capabilities for each interface, as well as mechanical limits and recommended module sizes. It serves as a design reference for creating compatible hardware and understanding the board’s capabilities.
| Board‑to‑board connector | 699‑pin (11 × 65) |
|---|---|
| USB ports | 4 × USB 3.2 Type‑A (2 Gen1, 2 Gen2) + 2 × USB‑C |
| Wired network | MGBE up to 10 Gb/s RJ45 |
| PCIe connector | Standard PCIe ×16 (lower ×8 used) |
| Display output | VESA® DisplayPort® connector |
| M.2 Key E slot | PCIe ×1, USB 2.0, I2S, UART, Control |
| M.2 Key M slot | PCIe ×4, Control |
| 40‑pin expansion header | I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, CAN, D‑MIC, PWM |
| Power input options | 2× USB‑C (19 V adapter) or DC jack 7‑20 V |
The board can be powered via two USB‑C ports using a 19 V adapter or through a DC jack that accepts 7 V to 20 V.
It provides four USB 3.2 Type‑A connectors (two Gen 1 and two Gen 2) and two USB‑C connectors.
The board includes a standard PCIe ×16 connector, with the lower ×8 lanes used for PCIe and the upper ×8 lanes reserved.
It offers a VESA® DisplayPort® output connector for video.