Edge AI Vision Solutions from Connect Tech and Allied Vision
Hardware, Software, and Sensors for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Edge AI Vision Applications
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We focussed on Edge AI Vision Solutions from Connect Tech and Allied Vision on our WDL Systems homepage and social media channels this week.
Edge AI Vision
NVIDIA® resolved a major constraint to building vision systems for the Edge with the release of the Jetson AGX Xavier™. Vision systems require massive computing power but Edge applications require modest power consumption. The NVIDIA AGX Xavier™ is an AI supercomputer-on-module with a 512-core Volta GPU with Tensor Cores that deliver up to 32 TOPS of performance running in as little as 10 Watts.
The AGX Xavier supports 6x 2-lane or 4x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 Camera Inputs. MIPI CSI-2 sensors are popular for their low power consumption and high performance. This combination is powerful enough to make Edge AI vision systems possible, while small and power-efficient enough for autonomous machines.
The challenge for Jetson developers is integrating a carrier board, software, and vision sensors (cameras) with the AGX Xavier to deploy an Edge AI vision system. How much development time will go into resolving camera compatibility issues?
Solutions
Connect Tech and Allied Vision have met this challenge by pre-verifying Alvium 1500-C and 1800-C sensors with the Rogue carrier board for the AGX Xavier. Additionally, software hooks are included in the Rogue Board Support Package so that vision applications can be deployed with no camera compatibility issues.
Connect Tech
Connect Tech is NVIDIA’s largest ecosystem partner for NVIDIA Jetson, and manufactures both carrier boards and fully integrated systems featuring NVIDIA Jetson modules. The Connect Tech Rogue is a small and rugged carrier board for the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier™ developed to be commercially deployable in Edge AI applications. The Rogue brings out connectors for the many modern interfaces supported by the AGX Xavier, and adds additional interfaces for 3x USB 3.1, 2x GbE, 2x HDMI and a locking Mini-Fit Jr. power input connector.
The Connect Tech Rogue is a feature rich carrier board for the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier® module. The AGX Xavier is designed for heavy AI workloads with support for 6x 2-lane or 4x 4-lane MIPI CSI Camera Inputs and 2x GbE. Perfect for optical inspection, robotics, drones, smart cities and more! The Connect Tech Allied Vision Camera Board is a tiny adapter board (75mm x 40.2mm) that plugs into the Camera Expansion Header on the Rogue via a high density connector, and connects up to 6 Allied Vision MIPI CSI-2 cameras to AGX Xavier applications. It supports external triggering and can be directly powered from Camera Expansion Header or an external +12V Input.
For Jetson developers looking for an ideal Edge Vision solution, we always recommend the Connect Tech/Allied Vision MIPI Camera Board with a Connect Tech Rogue Carrier Board for the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ module, and Allied Vision MIPI CSI-2 cameras!
Allied Vision
The Allied Vision Alvium 1500-C and 1800-C MIPI CSI-2 cameras are optimized for Edge vision applications. They feature a wide range of sensors, a compact form factor, low power consumption, excellent price to performance ratio, and industrial ratings. The Alvium 1500-C series features sensors from ON Semiconductor. The Alvium 1800C series features high performance Sony sensors.
Both the Allied Vision Alvium 1500-C and 1800-C series are powered by the ALVIUM® System-on-chip. The ALVIUM provides an Image Signal Processor (ISP) and an Image Processing Library (IPL) to allow for image correction and pre-processing on the camera. This technology optimizes image quality and application throughput while reducing host workload.
The Allied Vision Alvium 1500 C-210c embedded vision MIPI CSI-2 camera with ON Semi AR0521SR CMOS Sensor. The ALVIUM SOC handles image preprocessing tasks on camera. Rolling shutter, excellent image quality, high frame rates. Tested and verified with Connect Tech carrier boards for NVIDIA® Jetson and ideal for Jetson Developers working on Edge AI vision applications. In stock!
The Allied Vision Alvium 1800 C-240c embedded vision CSI-2 camera with Sony IMX392 CMOS Sensor. The ALVIUM SOC provides on board image processing for image correction and preprocessing tasks, reducing host workload. Global shutter. Tested and verified with Connect Tech Inc. carrier boards for NVIDIA® Jetson modules. Excellent choice for Edge AI vision applications. In stock!Inspiration and New Products
NVIDIA hosted their annual developer conference, GTC this week. The GTC keynote, delivered by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, was inspiring and exciting. If you haven’t seen it, we encourage you to check it out for a look into the future of computing, AI, robotics, and the Omniverse.
The Jetson AGX Orin™ will be shipping in the third quarter this year! This tiny module in the same footprint as the AGX Xavier boasts up to 275 TOPS of performance and high speed interfaces for even more sensors!
Connect Tech announced the Forge, a full featured carrier board designed specifically for the AGX Orin. The Forge brings out connectors for the many modern interfaces supported by the AGX Orin, especially a 16-lane MIPI Expansion Connector. The Forge provides additional connectors for 3x USB 3.2, 2x GbE, Display Port and a locking 6-pin Mini-Fit Jr. power input connector.We will be back next week with more Featured Products. In the meantime, please follow us on Social Media (use the links below) or check our homepage daily to see our Products of the Day.