Custom Jetson Orin Nano
Carrier Board Design for
Compact Edge AI Systems
The same carrier board design supports both Jetson Orin Nano
and Jetson Orin Nano Super performance modes without hardware changes. Optimized for compact form factors, low power consumption, and cost-sensitive embedded AI products.
and Jetson Orin Nano Super performance modes without hardware changes. Optimized for compact form factors, low power consumption, and cost-sensitive embedded AI products.
Designed for MVPs, early production, and cost-efficient embedded systems.
The same carrier board design can also support Jetson Orin NX modules,
allowing you to scale performance without redesigning hardware.
allowing you to scale performance without redesigning hardware.
Custom design for your NVIDIA Orin Nano Systems
Rapid prototyping and validation in our in-house lab
Full hardware–software integration and testing
Documentation and support for product lifecycle

Jetson Orin Nano system-on-module for compact and cost-efficient embedded AI devices





Full-cycle R&D
In-house laboratory
4.9/5 Ratings
Why Generic Carrier Boards Are Not a Good Fit for Jetson Orin Nano Systems
Teams come to us when compact AI products fail to move from prototype to reliable deployment.

COST & PRODUCT LIMITS
board exceeds target BOM cost
vendor design limits flexibility
Constraints block evolution

Stability & Reliability
Devices reset under load
Power rails unstable at peak
Stable only in lab

Physical & Compliance
EMC compliance issues
Thermal limits in enclosures
Board does not fit to enclosure
Why Jetson Orin Nano Requires a Different Carrier Board Approach
The Jetson Orin Nano is designed for compact and power-efficient AI systems where PCB size, thermal performance, and component cost are critical.
Compared to higher-power Jetson platforms, Orin Nano designs require tighter power optimization, compact PCB layouts, and enclosure-driven design decisions for Edge AI products.
Compared to higher-power Jetson platforms, Orin Nano designs require tighter power optimization, compact PCB layouts, and enclosure-driven design decisions for Edge AI products.
What These Problems Really Cost Your MVP and Time-to-Market
3–4 months lost adapting a reference carrier board
2–3 months waiting for components, PCB fabrication, and assembly
Additional months lost on redesigns and revalidation
$30k–$50k burned on rework, failed hardware iterations, and unused prototype batches
Missed pilot deployments, delayed customer validation, and postponed funding rounds
The engineering team is stuck in firefighting instead of delivering the product
And the system still fails in the lab?
Product progress is limited not only by technical challenges, but by inefficient iteration cycles and avoidable hardware costs.
How We Design Cost-Optimized Carrier Boards
for Jetson Orin Nano-Based Products
We design carrier boards specifically for Jetson Orin Nano to reduce iteration cycles, hardware risks, and early-stage costs.

COST-OPTIMIZED HARDWARE FOR MVP AND PILOT DEPLOYMENT
saving 3–4x on board cost and enabling predictable margins
even at small and mid-volume production (1k–5k units)
even at small and mid-volume production (1k–5k units)
Independence from vendors,
Full ownership of design
You can order 1k-10k of boards and store them in your warehouse, allowing you to plan production and component
HARDWARE DESIGNED FOR GROWING and MORE ITERATIONS
Easily scale up your ideas by 2-3 times, Iterate and evolve your product without redesigning hardware
at every new requirement
at every new requirement
Deep debugging to ensure stable operation under any conditions
Extensive experience in low-level hardware debugging of equipment operation at the register level using complex measuring equipment.
Designing a power supply for long-term use under high loads
Development of a correct power tree, calculation and testing of all power supplies for various modes, and topology PI modeling.
Correct High-speed topology and signal integrity
Correct layout and SI modeling of high-speed and RF interfaces:
MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, HDMI, Ethernet,
Wi-Fi.
MIPI CSI/DSI, USB, HDMI, Ethernet,
Wi-Fi.
Designed with EMC requirements in mind from the start
EMC issues are addressed at layout and stack-up level, using controlled impedance, proper return paths, filtering, and grounding strategy.
PCB size and components layout for mechanical requirements
The enclosure determines the PCB size, connector placement, component layout, and constraints — so there’s no need to compromise.
Thermal design integrated with enclosure constraints
Proper component placement, airflow management, and heat dissipation ensure that the system operates within acceptable limits.
The result is a carrier board designed specifically for your product, not adapted from someone else’s constraints.
Technical Focus for Jetson Orin Nano and Nano Super Systems
Our carrier boards are designed specifically for Jetson Orin Nano platforms.
ESSENTIAL INTERFACES

• USB 3.x, Ethernet
• MIPI CSI-2 / DSI
• HDMI / Display output
power efficiency

• Robust Power Delivery
• Stable under low-power
• Advanced thermal
Camera and vision systems

• Multi-Camera MIPI CSI-2
• Sony Sensor Integration
• Camera synchronization
DEPLOYMENT CONSTRAINTS

• Compact enclosures
• Thermal limits
• Rugged Desig & testing
These are not just checkboxes — each area is engineered, simulated, and validated as part of a complete system.
Jetson Orin Nano vs Jetson Orin Nano Super:
Jetson Orin Nano and Jetson Orin Nano Super use the same module hardware.
The difference lies in power and performance configurations, not in carrier board design.
Our carrier boards fully support both Nano and Nano Super modes without hardware changes .
The difference lies in power and performance configurations, not in carrier board design.
Our carrier boards fully support both Nano and Nano Super modes without hardware changes .
| Feature | Orin Nano | Orin Nano Super |
|---|---|---|
| Module hardware | Same | Same |
| Carrier board | Same | Same |
| Power modes | Standard | Extended |
| Performance profile | Base | Higher |
| PCB redesign required | No | No |
Typical Jetson Orin Nano Use Cases
Jetson Orin Nano is typically selected for products that require a balance between performance, power consumption, and cost.
Typical use cases include:
• Compact edge AI devices with strict power and thermal limits
• Multi-camera vision systems optimized for cost-sensitive production
• Industrial controllers and gateways with defined interface sets
• Products transitioning from MVP to early production
• Compact edge AI devices with strict power and thermal limits
• Multi-camera vision systems optimized for cost-sensitive production
• Industrial controllers and gateways with defined interface sets
• Products transitioning from MVP to early production
Looking for a broader overview? See our custom carrier board development services.
Example Project: Cost-Optimized Jetson Orin Nano Carrier Board
This custom carrier board was designed for a multi-camera compact vision system.

Custom carrier board for compact embedded AI devices
• SoM – Jetson Orin Nano
• 2 x USB type-C
• 1 x USB 2.0
• 1 x 1G Ethernet
• 3 x MIPI CSI-2
• 1 x M.2 NVMe SSD (dependent PCIe configuration)
• 1 x M.2 for Wi-Fi or LTE (PCIe3 x1)
• 1 x HDMI
• CAN, GPIO, SPI, I2C ports
• Power DC 9V – 24V, 40W
• 2 x USB type-C
• 1 x USB 2.0
• 1 x 1G Ethernet
• 3 x MIPI CSI-2
• 1 x M.2 NVMe SSD (dependent PCIe configuration)
• 1 x M.2 for Wi-Fi or LTE (PCIe3 x1)
• 1 x HDMI
• CAN, GPIO, SPI, I2C ports
• Power DC 9V – 24V, 40W
• Stackup – 8 layers
• PCB – 1200+ components
• 4300+ pads
• 4500+ vias
• PCB – 1200+ components
• 4300+ pads
• 4500+ vias
Interfaces shown above are project-specific and vary depending on system requirements.

Compact I/O and connector layout optimized for enclosure constraints


Multi-layer PCB layout optimized for power efficiency and compact routing
We design custom Jetson Orin Nano carrier boardsoptimized for AI, vision, and robotics products.
Embedded Software
Embedded Software Expertise for Jetson Orin Nano Systems
From low-level BSP customization to AI acceleration — we provide full-stack software development and integration.

Software is developed as part of the complete system, coupled with custom hardware and carrier board design.
Platform & BSP
NVIDIA JetPack SDK:
system setup, optimization, migration
system setup, optimization, migration
Linux BSP customization:
kernel config and device tree tuning
kernel config and device tree tuning
Drivers & Multimedia
Driver development:
MIPI CSI-2, I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, Ethernet
MIPI CSI-2, I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, Ethernet
Multimedia stack:
GStreamer, V4L2, Argus, DeepStream
GStreamer, V4L2, Argus, DeepStream
Edge AI & Deployment
Edge AI deployment:
OpenCV, TensorRT, quantization, Docker
OpenCV, TensorRT, quantization, Docker
Toolchain:
C/C++, Python, CMake, CUDA,
C/C++, Python, CMake, CUDA,
Our software team has extensive experience in customizing NVIDIA Jetson Linux BSPs, integrating camera sensors (Sony IMX series), and optimizing AI workloads for Jetson Orin Nano modules. We ensure stable software performance from prototype to early production and deployment.
Do you need software and camera integration for your system?
Get in touch with our engineersWhy Companies Choose Us for Jetson Orin Nano–Based Product Development
This process requires system-level thinking, early deployment awareness,
and deep Jetson Orin Nano platform expertise.
and deep Jetson Orin Nano platform expertise.
Full-Cycle Hardware & Software Development

Architecture, schematic, PCB, prototyping, BSP, drivers, and validation are developed as a single system.
No handoffs. No gaps between hardware and software.
No handoffs. No gaps between hardware and software.
In-House Bring-Up, Debugging & Validation

Rapid prototyping, debugging, power and signal integrity, thermal, and EMC issues are tested in our in-house lab.
Issues are resolved before they reach production.
Issues are resolved before they reach production.
Production-First Engineering Mindset

Designed for scaling, availability, and long-term support — not just a lab prototype.
Stable BOM, predictable lifecycle, and manufacturable solutions.
Stable BOM, predictable lifecycle, and manufacturable solutions.
Deep Jetson Orin Nano Platform &
AI Vision Expertise

Linux BSP customization and drivers development,
MIPI CSI-2 Image sensor integration, GStreamer, V4L2.
We solve cross-layer issues that others cannot handle.
MIPI CSI-2 Image sensor integration, GStreamer, V4L2.
We solve cross-layer issues that others cannot handle.
No Vendor Lock-In — You Own the Design

Schematics, PCB, BOM, and software are 100% under your control.
No black boxes. No forced vendor dependencies.
No black boxes. No forced vendor dependencies.
If you need a partner who can design, debug, and deliver
a reliable Jetson Orin Nano system ready for real-world deployment,
we’re ready to help.
Let’s discuss your projecta reliable Jetson Orin Nano system ready for real-world deployment,
we’re ready to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Carrier Board Development
If your question is not here, please contact us.
Ask a questionThe cost depends on interface complexity, power requirements, and production goals.
Projects typically range from engineering prototypes to full production-ready designs.
We provide a clear estimate after reviewing your requirements.
Projects typically range from engineering prototypes to full production-ready designs.
We provide a clear estimate after reviewing your requirements.
Yes. We design carrier boards around the actual capabilities of Jetson Orin Nano
and Nano Super, including PCIe (x1 / x2 / x4), NVMe storage, multi-camera MIPI CSI-2,
USB, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Interfaces are selected and optimized based on power, cost, and system requirements.
and Nano Super, including PCIe (x1 / x2 / x4), NVMe storage, multi-camera MIPI CSI-2,
USB, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Interfaces are selected and optimized based on power, cost, and system requirements.
Yes. We design Jetson Orin Nano carrier boards for reliable field deployment,
including industrial environments, extended temperature ranges, and controlled BOMs.
Our focus is on predictable iterations and stable operation — not over-engineered platforms.
including industrial environments, extended temperature ranges, and controlled BOMs.
Our focus is on predictable iterations and stable operation — not over-engineered platforms.
While the focus here is custom carrier board design, we also support camera hardware, low-level drivers, BSP customization, and system bring-up when required.
Other carrier boards:
Related platforms:
Jetson Orin NX – higher performance within the same form factor
Jetson AGX Orin – maximum performance and bandwidth
Other carrier boards:
Related platforms:
Jetson Orin NX – higher performance within the same form factor
Jetson AGX Orin – maximum performance and bandwidth
We offer customized solutions for Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano to meet specific customer needs. Our services include carrier board design, prototyping, testing and manufacturing.
Our process includes system requirements analysis, interface and power architecture definition, schematic and PCB design, bring-up, validation, and production support.
We have delivered custom Jetson Orin Nano carrier boards for compact
multi-camera vision systems, edge AI devices, industrial automation,
and robotics platforms.
You'll be able to familiarize yourself with some of the projects in -> Projects.
multi-camera vision systems, edge AI devices, industrial automation,
and robotics platforms.
You'll be able to familiarize yourself with some of the projects in -> Projects.
Typical timelines depend on complexity, but we provide realistic estimates after reviewing system requirements and constraints
Please contact us to find out the approximate time frame for your project.
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