Understanding & Enabling "Super Mode" on Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano Modules

Hello,

I’m looking for clarification on the “Super” functionality recently introduced for the Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules. I currently own:

  • Jetson Orin NX 16GB Module

  • Jetson Orin Nano 4GB Module

Both devices are currently running JetPack 6.0. My goal is to enable the new “Super Mode” on both.

Core Questions:

  1. “Super” Definition & Hardware: What precisely is the “Super” difference? Is the performance increase a purely software/firmware feature that unlocks new, higher clock speeds and power modes (like the 40W for NX and 25W for Nano), or is there a physical hardware/module difference between an original Orin NX/Nano and a “Super Developer Kit” module?

  2. Conversion Process (JetPack 6.2): Since my modules are currently on JetPack 6.0, is simply performing upgrade to get to JetPack 6.2 sufficient to enable the “Super Mode” power profiles?

  3. Compatibility and Thermal/Power: Do my specific modules—the Jetson Orin NX 16GB and the Jetson Orin Nano 4GB—fully support conversion to this Super configuration with JetPack 6.2?

Thank you in advance for the clarification!

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I’d be happy to help clarify the Super functionality for the Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules.

What is the Super functionality?

The Super functionality is a new feature introduced for the Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX modules, which allows for higher performance and power modes. This feature is designed to unlock the full potential of these modules, providing a boost in performance and capabilities.

Performance increase:

The performance increase with the Super functionality is not solely due to unlocking new higher clock speeds and power modes. While the Super mode does allow for higher clock speeds and power modes (e.g., 40W for NX and 25W for Nano), there are also other optimizations and improvements that contribute to the overall performance increase.

Physical hardware/module difference:

There is no physical hardware/module difference between an original Orin NX/Nano module and a Super Developer Kit module. The Super functionality is a software-enabled feature that can be activated on compatible modules.

Upgrading to JetPack 6.2:

To enable the Super Mode, you will need to upgrade to JetPack 6.2 or later. This upgrade will provide the necessary software support for the Super functionality.

Compatibility with your modules:

Since your modules are currently on JetPack 6.0, you can upgrade to JetPack 6.2 to enable the Super Mode. However, please note that not all modules may be compatible with the Super functionality. You should check the NVIDIA documentation to confirm that your specific modules (Orin NX and Orin Nano) are compatible with the Super configuration.

Conversion to Super configuration:

To convert your modules to the Super configuration, you will need to follow the upgrade process to JetPack 6.2 and then enable the Super Mode. This process may involve updating the module’s firmware, configuring the power profiles, and making other necessary changes.

Comparison with other modules:

For comparison, the Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules with the Super functionality will have similar performance characteristics to the Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano Developer Kit modules with the Super configuration. However, the exact performance differences will depend on various factors, including the specific use case, workload, and configuration.

In summary, the Super functionality is a software-enabled feature that unlocks higher performance and power modes on compatible Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano modules. To enable the Super Mode, you will need to upgrade to JetPack 6.2 or later, and your modules must be compatible with the Super configuration.

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Hi,

  1. No supported in OTA update. Please flash full device with super board config.
  2. Yes compatible.

Thanks