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Product OverviewThe NRU-160-FT is a Jetson Orin™ NX/Orin™ Nano Edge AI computer with a flattop heatsink optimized for conduction cooling when mounted inside waterproof enclosures for smart agriculture, dustproof cabinets for factories, junction boxes for roadside deployment, or robot chassis for outdoor AMRs.Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX/ Orin™ Nano, the NRU-160-FT series delivers up to 100 sparse TOPS (INT8) of AI inference and can transcode up to eighteen 1080p video streams simultaneously with only 25W of power consumption. Designed to connect with a variety of cameras and sensors for autonomy, ADAS, or AI inspection, the NRU-160-FT comes in two models: the NRU-161V-FT, which supports six GMSL2 automotive cameras with pre-built drivers for selected IMX390, ISX031, and IMX490 CMOS sensors; and the NRU-162S-FT, which offers four PoE+ GbE ports for IP or industrial GigE cameras. An additional M12 GbE port is provided for data transmission to other computers or LiDAR.The NRU-160-FT is designed for edge deployment in cabinets or robots, particularly in mobile applications. Its flattop heatsink not only leverages the metal enclosure as a heatsink extension but also allows the NRU-160-FT to operate at out-cabinet temperatures, typically 10–15 °C lower than in-cabinet temperatures, while its compact 199 × 136 × 49 mm low-profile footprint makes it ideal for confined spaces. All M12 and FAKRA connectors provide reliable shock and vibration resistance. The system supports an 8–35 V wide DC input range, ignition power control, one CAN FD bus port, and one RS-232 port. It also features a mini-PCIe socket for CAN/COM/Wi-Fi modules and an M.2 B-key socket for 4G LTE/5G NR mobile communication modules.The integration of a flattop heatsink, Orin™ NX/ Orin™ Nano AI performance, and versatile onboard camera connectivity strikes a balance between ruggedness, performance, and cost. It is a ready-to-deploy edge AI platform designed to be mounted against the inner wall of a sealed cabinet for smart agriculture, mining, construction, roadside applications, and edge inspection.Key FeaturesPowered by NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX or Orin™ Nano SoM bundled with JetPack199×136×49 mm low-profile design with flattop heatsink-25°C to 70°C fanless operation (no throttling at 70°C with 25W TDP mode)Supports 6x GMSL2 automotive cameras via FAKRA Z connectors (NRU-161V-FT)4x PoE+ GbE via M12 X-coded connectors (NRU-162S-FT)1x CAN FD and 1x RS232 via M12 A-coded connectors8V to 35V wide-range DC inputCompatible GMSL2 cameras with pre-built driversSystem CoreProcessorNVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX system-on-module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPUNVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano system-on-module (SOM), comprising NVIDIA® Ampere GPU and ARM Cortex CPUMemory16GB/8GB LPDDR5 @ 3200 MHz on SOM8GB/4GB LPDDR5 @ 2133 MHz on SOMeMMCN/APanel I/O InterfaceGMSL2NRU-161V-FT6x GMSL2 FAKRA Z connectors, supporting multiple configurations:Configuration A. 6x AC-IMX390 (2MP@30FPS)Configuration B. 6x AC-ISX031 (3MP@30FPS)Configuration C. 4x AC-IMX490 (5MP@30FPS)Ethernet PortNRU-161V-FT1x Gigabit Ethernet port via M12 X-coded 8-pin connectorNRU-162S-FTPort 0: 1x Gigabit Ethernet port via M12 X-coded 8-pin connectorPort 1 to Port 4: 4x GbE ports by Intel® I350-AM4 via M12 X-coded 8-pin connectorPoE+NRU-162S-FTIEEE 802.3at PoE+ PSE for Port 1 to Port 4 with 50W total power budgetUSB2x USB 2 ports via M12 A-coded 8-pin connector1x USB Type C portVideo Port1x VGA, supporting 1920x1080 at 60Hz via M12 A-coded 17-pin connectorSerial Port1x RS-232 port via M12 A-coded 8-pin connectorCAN bus1x CAN FD port via M12 A-coded 8-pin connectorIsolated DIO1x isolated GPS PPS input via M12 A-coded 8-pin connectorInternal I/O InterfaceMini PCI Express1x full-size mini PCI Express socket (PCIe + USB 2.0 signal)M.21x M.2 3042/3052 B key (USB 3.2 Gen1 + USB 2.0 signal) for LTE/5G module with dual micro SIM supportStorageM.2 NVMe1x M.2 2242 M key socket (PCIe Gen 3x1) for NVMe SSDPower SupplyDC Input8V to 35V DC input and ignition power control via M12 A-coded, 5-pin connector (IGN/GND/V+)MechanicalDimension199 mm (W) x 136 mm (D) x 49 mm (H)Weight1.5 kgMountingWall-mount (standard)EnvironmentalOperating Temperature-25°C to 70°C with passive cooling (25W TDP mode)With full CPU+GPU stressing: Non-throttling at 70°C with 25W TDP modeStorage Temperature-40°C to 85°CHumidity10% to 90%, non-condensingVibrationMIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Category 4ShockMIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure IEMCCE/ FCC Class A, according to EN 55032 & EN 55035Ordering InformationNRU-161V-FT: NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX/ Nano Fanless Flattop Heatsink Edge AI Computer with 6x GMSL2NRU-162S-FT: NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX/ Nano Fanless Flattop Heatsink Edge AI Computer with 4x PoE+ GbEJetson Module Option: Options for Different Jetson Orin™ NX and Jetson Orin™ Nano SKUsNVMe Option: Options for Different Capacities of M.2 2242 NVMe StorageOptional AccessoriesGMSL2 cameras: Compatible with a wide range of GMSL2 2D and 3D cameras with pre-built driver, including TIER IV, e-con, StereoLabs, Intel RealSense. For the complete list, see here.PA-60W-OW: 60W AC/DC power adapter 12V/5A; cord end terminals for terminal block, operating temperature: -30 to 60°CPA-160W-OW: 160W AC/DC power adapter 20V/8A; 18AWG/120cm; cord end terminals for terminal block, operating temperature: -30 to 70°CAppendixThe required DC input range is 8V to 35V when the system load is under 60W. The required DC input range is 12V to 35V when the system load is between 60W to 96W. The required DC input range is 20V to 35V when the system load is between 96W to 160W.For sub-zero and over 60°C operating temperature, a wide temperature HDD or Solid State Disk (SSD) is required.The system was tested while mounted on a 60 (W) x 60 (D) x 0.3 (H) cm aluminum plate in an elevated-temperature environment to simulate in-cabinet conditions.Wall-mount bracket is integrated as part of the chassis design.Technical Specifications (Summary)Processor: NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX/ Nano (Ampere GPU, ARM Cortex CPU)Memory: Up to 16GB LPDDR5Camera Support: 6x GMSL2 (NRU-161V-FT) or 4x PoE+ GbE (NRU-162S-FT)Operating Temp: -25°C to 70°C (fanless)Power Input: 8V to 35V DCDimensions: 199 x 136 x 49 mmWeight: 1.5 kgMounting: Wall-mountVibration/Shock: MIL-STD-810HCertifications: CE/FCC Class A