EIZO Rugged Solutions has published an insightful article showcasing the integration of NVIDIA’s Jetson AGX Orin technology within their latest 3U VPX single-board computer (SBC), tailored for high-performance edge AI applications in demanding UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) and unmanned systems environments.
Revolutionizing Industrial Automation with Advanced Technology
The realm of industrial automation has witnessed remarkable progress in recent years, driven by the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance system efficiency and intelligence. At COMPUTEX 2023, NVIDIA unveiled its latest compute module, the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Industrial, specifically engineered for high-performance edge AI in extreme conditions. This new iteration of the Jetson AGX Orin broadens the scope of environmental applications, making it especially suitable for ruggedized settings.
Unleashing Power with the Jetson AGX Orin
The NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin is equipped with an NVIDIA Ampere GPU featuring 2048 CUDA cores and 64 Tensor Cores. It also incorporates 12 Arm Cortex-A78AE CPUs, which are optimized for high-performance embedded tasks. beyond the GPU, the Jetson AGX Orin System on Module (SoM) includes dedicated AI accelerators, such as two NVDLA engines and two vision accelerators, facilitating the effective execution of deep learning models and various AI workloads.
Remarkable Performance and Versatility
This industrial module boasts an notable AI performance of up to 248 TOPS, with power settings adjustable between 15-75W. It is form-factor and pin-compatible with the Jetson AGX Orin, offering over 8 times the performance of the previous Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module. The compact design of the Jetson AGX Orin SoM supports multiple simultaneous AI application pipelines,leveraging the NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU,next-gen deep learning and vision accelerators,high-speed I/O,and a unified memory architecture with significant throughput. The industrial variant also features an extended temperature range, enhanced operational lifespan, and superior shock and vibration resistance, along with support for error correction code (ECC) memory.
Enhancing Industrial Applications with Multi-Sensor Integration
Industrial settings frequently require the integration of various sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and radar.The Jetson AGX Orin accommodates a broad spectrum of buses for data ingestion, simplifying the integration of existing sensor sources. This capability paves the way for advanced perception,object detection,and tracking,thereby enhancing safety,efficiency,and overall productivity in industrial operations.
Empowering Smart Systems for Diverse Applications
The NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin Industrial signifies a substantial advancement in industrial automation. Its robust AI capabilities, durable design, and compatibility with multiple sensors empower organizations to create intelligent and efficient systems across a wide array of industrial applications.
Introducing the Condor AGX-IOX: A High-Performance SBC
Engineered for extreme conditions with extended temperature tolerances, EIZO Rugged Solutions’ new 3U VPX single-board computer (SBC) harnesses the capabilities of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX orin Industrial module. The condor AGX-IOX is a high-performance, SOSA-aligned OpenVPX 3U form factor SBC designed for both autonomous and embedded edge computing systems, enabling real-time data analysis, multi-sensor processing, encoding/decoding, and AI inferencing.
Advanced Features and Capabilities
The Condor AGX-IOX is equipped with 64GB LPDDR5 system memory, providing up to 205 GB/s memory bandwidth shared among the Arm Cortex CPUs, NVIDIA Ampere GPU, and Accelerator Engines. Furthermore, it supports advanced storage and networking options, including 64GB eMMC internal storage and 10GbE (Gigabit Ethernet), along with high-speed I/O interfaces such as USB 3.2,DisplayPort,and RS-232 Serial.
Applications in High-Performance Embedded computing
The Condor AGX-IOX is ideal for deployment in high-performance embedded computing (HPEC) across various perception and dialog applications, including:
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Drones: These platforms necessitate robust computing systems to process data from diverse sensors, including cameras, infrared sensors, and LIDAR.
- Ground-based Sensor Systems: These systems are crucial for detecting and monitoring safety concerns,gathering intelligence,and securing perimeters.
- Electronic Countermeasure Systems: these systems utilize RF applications for tasks such as signal interception, analysis, and jamming, requiring HPEC to process and analyze substantial amounts of RF data in real-time.
- Naval and Submarine Systems: High-performance embedded computing is essential for sensor applications and RF communications in naval and submarine platforms,including sonar arrays,radar systems,and communication equipment for underwater object tracking and secure communication.
Ensuring Reliability in Rugged environments
These examples underscore the critical role of HPEC and the necessity for MIL-STD-810-tested hardware in rugged applications.MIL-STD components guarantee the durability, reliability, and performance of systems, facilitating effective mission execution in challenging environments. The Condor AGX-IOX 3U VPX card meets all stringent environmental requirements and processing demands essential for HPEC applications.
Discover More About the Jetson AGX Orin Industrial Module
To learn more about the Jetson AGX orin Industrial module, check out the video below:
