AAEON BOXER-8654AI-KIT: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX-Based Development Kit with Extensive I/O and M.2 Expansion

AAEON has launched the BOXER-8654AI-KIT, a development kit powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module, available in 8GB and 16GB variants. The carrier board provides extensive I/O features, including six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, four LAN ports with optional PoE, an Out-of-Band (OOB) management header, and dual DB-9 ports supporting RS-232/422/485 and CANBus. Display options include an HDMI Type-A port and two MIPI CSI connectors, each supporting dual MIPI cameras. Additional interfaces include a 40-pin NVIDIA Jetson-compatible header offering I2C, SPI, UART, and more.

The kit supports M.2 E and B-key slots for Wi-Fi and 5G modules, with an onboard SIM for cellular connectivity, as well as storage options via an M.2 M-Key slot for NVMe SSDs and a SATA slot. Preloaded with NVIDIA Jetpack 6.0 SDK, the kit includes tools like CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT, Vulkan, and OpenCV, enabling efficient development of AI, multimedia, and graphics applications. The BOXER-8654AI-KIT provides a complete platform for building high-performance edge AI solutions.

AAEON BOXER-8654AI-KIT specifications:

• AI Accelerator: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
  • CPU Options:
    • Orin NX 16GB: 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE, ARMv8.2 64-bit
    • Orin NX 8GB: 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE, ARMv8.2 64-bit
  • System Memory:
    • 16GB LPDDR5 (16GB variant)
    • 8GB LPDDR5 (8GB variant)
  • Storage Device: M.2 M-Key 2280 (NVMe)
• Connectivity:
  • Ethernet: 4x GbE LAN (RJ-45, optional PoE at 25.6W per port)
  • USB Ports:
    • 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A)
    • 1x Micro USB for image flashing
  • Serial Communication:
    • 1x DB-9 for RS-232(RX/TX/GND)/422/485
    • 1x DB-9 for CANBus
    • 1x 40-pin Header (NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit compliant)
    • 1x Pin Header for RS-232/422/485 via UART to 40-pin
    • 1x Box Header for Out-of-Band (OOB) management
• Display and Expansion:
  • Display Interface: 1x HDMI Type-A (HDMI 1.4)
  • Camera Interface: 2x MIPI CSI connectors (4 lanes per connector, IMX219 default)
  • Expansion Slots:
    • 1x M.2 E-Key (2230)
    • 1x M.2 B-Key (2242/3042/3052) with onboard SIM
    • 1x M.2 M-Key (2280)
• Power and Mechanical:
  • Power Input: 12V ~ 24V DC via 2-pin Terminal Block
  • Dimensions: 166mm x 133mm
  • Weight:
    • Net: 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg)
    • Gross: 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg)
• Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) with fan kit, 0.5 m/s airflow
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% @ 40°C (non-condensing)
• Certifications: CE / FCC Class A

We’ve covered a variety of NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX development kits and SBCs, including the AAEON BOXER-8651, Lanner EAI-I131, Jetson Orin NX AI Development Kit, Portwell PJAI-100-ON, and others. Feel free to explore these products if you’re interested.

The AAEON BOXER-8654AI-KIT Edge AI kit is available for purchase, with the 8GB version priced at $1,283.00 and the 16GB variant at $1,691.00. Additional details are available on the product page and in the press release.

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