Clarification on MIPI CSI Camera Connection on Jetson Orin NX

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Hello,

I am interested in the Jetson Orin NX and would like to clarify a point regarding MIPI CSI camera connections.

According to your documents, the cameras are listed as supporting MIPI CSI. However, it seems that in practice, an adapter is often required to connect them, which can represent an additional cost. Could you please clarify if this information is correct?

For my development project, I would like to:

  • Use 6 cameras,

  • Have the 16 GB RAM version,

  • Connect the cameras directly via MIPI CSI, without going through an adapter or the J509 connector.

My question is therefore: is it possible on the Jetson Orin NX to connect multiple MIPI CSI cameras (6 cameras in my case) directly without an adapter? If not, is it possible to customize the board for our development project to allow this direct connection?

Thank you in advance for your clarification and support.

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I’d be happy to help clarify the information regarding MIPI CSI camera connections on the Jetson AGX Orin and Jetson Orin NX.

According to the provided documentation, the Jetson AGX Orin, Jetson Orin NX, and Jetson Orin Nano series all have a CSI connector. However, the documentation also mentions that the CSI connector pin count might vary on each NVIDIA Jetson platform.

The Jetson Xavier NX series has a 30-pin CSI Nano connector, whereas other NVIDIA Jetson devices, including the Jetson AGX Orin, have a standard 128-pin CSI connector.

Regarding your question about connecting multiple MIPI CSI cameras directly to the Jetson Orin NX without an adapter or the J509 connector, the answer is not straightforward.

The Jetson Orin NX has a single CSI connector, which is a 30-pin CSI Nano connector. This connector is designed to support a single MIPI CSI camera connection.

However, it is possible to connect multiple MIPI CSI cameras to the Jetson Orin NX using a CSI adapter or a custom-designed PCB that can split the CSI signals to multiple cameras. This would require additional hardware and design efforts.

To directly connect multiple MIPI CSI cameras (6 cameras in your case) to the Jetson Orin NX without an adapter or the J509 connector, you would need to design a custom PCB that can accommodate multiple CSI connectors and route the signals to the Jetson Orin NX’s CSI connector.

In comparison, the Jetson AGX Orin has a standard 128-pin CSI connector, which might provide more flexibility in terms of connecting multiple MIPI CSI cameras. However, it would still require a custom-designed PCB or adapter to split the CSI signals to multiple cameras.

In summary, while it is possible to connect multiple MIPI CSI cameras to the Jetson Orin NX, it would require additional hardware and design efforts. Directly connecting multiple cameras without an adapter or the J509 connector is not possible with the standard CSI connector on the Jetson Orin NX.

I hope this clarification helps you with your development project. If you have any further questions or need more information, please feel free to ask.

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Hello,

Thank you for your clear and detailed explanations regarding MIPI CSI connections on the Jetson AGX Orin and Jetson Orin NX platforms.

For my project, I need to connect 6 MIPI CSI cameras and have 32 GB of RAM. To properly plan the hardware setup, I would like to request the following information:

  1. A complete list of required components for this configuration (adequate mainboard reference, adapters, cables, connectors, etc.). (preferntly links with prices please).

  2. Clarification regarding the software setup required for the adapter and cameras to be recognized by the platform:

    • Does the adapter require any specific configuration or drivers to be installed?

    • Are there pre-existing drivers or modules on Jetson that support this solution?

    • Any recommendations or procedures to ensure all cameras are detected by the board through the adapter.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and guidance.

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Jetson Orin NX/Nano support to 4 cameras.

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Hi,

I have already checked the Orin Nano, and it does not satisfy the requirements of my project since it only supports up to 4 cameras and has 8 GB of RAM.

As I mentioned earlier, I need to connect 6 MIPI CSI cameras and have 32 GB of RAM.

Could you please advise which components(adapters…) would be suitable to meet these requirements and answer my questions regarding the appropriate hardware to use?

Best regards,

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Suggest using AGX Orin instead of Orin NX/Nano

Thanks

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As I mentioned earlier, I would like to connect the cameras via MIPI CSI. However, I understand that this is not always straightforward, and I did not see visible ports for this on the board.

Could you please specify what hardware is required to connect 6 cameras to the Orin AGX 32 GB (for example, connectors, adapters, etc)?

Thanks in advance,

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You need adapter like below.