NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB AI Computing Module
The NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB is a powerful system-on-module that brings supercomputer performance to edge AI applications in a compact form factor. Featuring a 1024-core NVIDIA Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores, 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU, and 8GB LPDDR5 memory, this module delivers up to 70 TOPS of AI performance (117 TOPS in Super Mode) with configurable power modes from 10W to 25W. Perfect for robotics, autonomous machines, industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, and edge computing applications requiring high-performance AI inference in a space-constrained design.
Why Choose the Jetson Orin NX 8GB Module
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Exceptional AI Performance: Up to 70 TOPS standard (117 TOPS in Super Mode) for running multiple concurrent AI inference pipelines
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Energy Efficient: Configurable power profiles between 10W and 25W to balance performance and thermal requirements
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Compact Form Factor: Ultra-small 69.6mm × 45mm module size, smaller than a credit card, with 260-pin SO-DIMM connector
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Advanced GPU Architecture: 1024 CUDA cores and 32 Tensor Cores based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture for accelerated AI workloads
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High-Speed Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 with 102.4GB/s bandwidth for fast data processing and neural network inference
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Comprehensive Software Support: Full NVIDIA JetPack SDK, Isaac ROS packages, and 7+ years of software support through 2030
Powerful AI and Machine Learning Capabilities
The Jetson Orin NX 8GB is built around NVIDIA's Orin SoC, combining NVIDIA Ampere GPU architecture with 64-bit ARM processing capability. It delivers compute performance up to 100 sparse INT8 TOPS and 50 dense INT8 TOPS, enabling the module to run multiple neural networks in parallel and process data from multiple high-resolution sensors simultaneously. This makes it ideal for applications requiring real-time computer vision, natural language processing, sensor fusion, and complex AI decision-making at the edge.
Flexible Power Modes for Every Application
The module ships with configurable power profiles optimized for different use cases. Power modes include 10W, 15W, 20W, and 25W settings that can be switched at runtime, allowing developers to customize performance based on thermal constraints and application requirements. The Super Mode software upgrade boosts performance by up to 70%, reaching 117 TOPS for demanding workloads.
Rich Connectivity and I/O Interfaces
Despite its compact size, the Jetson Orin NX 8GB offers extensive connectivity options including:
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PCIe 4.0 x4 for high-speed storage and peripheral expansion
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High-speed CSI camera interfaces for multi-sensor computer vision applications
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USB, UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO for diverse sensor and actuator connectivity
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Gigabit Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth support for network connectivity
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Display outputs supporting HDMI and DisplayPort for visualization and monitoring
Applications and Use Cases
The Jetson Orin NX 8GB module is designed for production deployment in demanding edge AI applications including:
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR): Navigation, obstacle avoidance, and manipulation tasks with ROS 2 support
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Industrial Automation: Real-time defect detection, quality inspection, and predictive maintenance
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Smart Cities: Intelligent traffic management, surveillance analytics, and infrastructure monitoring
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Medical Instruments: AI-assisted diagnostics and image analysis for healthcare applications
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Retail and Logistics: Automated checkout, inventory management, and warehouse optimization
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Agriculture: Precision farming, crop monitoring, and autonomous agricultural vehicles
Complete Software Ecosystem
All NVIDIA Jetson modules are supported by the same comprehensive software stack, enabling developers to develop once and deploy everywhere. The platform includes NVIDIA JetPack SDK with optimized libraries for AI, computer vision, and GPU computing, Isaac ROS packages for robotics perception and navigation, support for popular AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX), and compatibility with Ubuntu 22.04 and ROS 2 Humble. NVIDIA provides at least 7 years of software support from the 2023 release date.
What's in the Box
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8GB System-on-Module
- Product documentation
Note: This is a module only. A carrier board is required for operation and is sold separately.
Full Specifications
Processing
| GPU Architecture |
NVIDIA Ampere with 1024 CUDA cores and 32 Tensor Cores |
| AI Performance |
Up to 70 TOPS (117 TOPS in Super Mode) |
| CPU |
6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE (64-bit ARMv8.2) |
| Memory |
8GB 128-bit LPDDR5 DRAM |
| Memory Bandwidth |
102.4 GB/s |
| Memory Frequency |
3200 MHz |
Video and Multimedia
| Video Encode |
H.265 (HEVC), H.264 |
| Video Decode |
H.265 (HEVC), H.264, VP9, AV1 |
Connectivity
| PCIe |
PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Network |
Gigabit Ethernet support |
| USB |
USB 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| Display |
HDMI, DisplayPort |
Power and Environment
| Power Modes |
10W, 15W, 20W, 25W (configurable) |
| TDP |
10W to 25W depending on mode |
Physical
| Form Factor |
260-pin SO-DIMM module |
| Dimensions |
69.6mm × 45mm |
| Weight |
Not specified by manufacturer |
Software
| Software Support |
NVIDIA JetPack SDK, Isaac ROS, Ubuntu 22.04 |
| CUDA Support |
CUDA 11.4+ |
| Graphics API |
OpenGL 4.6, OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1 |
| AI Frameworks |
TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX Runtime, TensorRT |
| Support Period |
Minimum 7 years (through 2030) |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
