SPECIFICATION 
NVIDIA Jetson TX1/TX2 Developer Kit 
Carrier Board 
Abstract 
This document contains recommendations and guidelines for Engineers to follow to create modules for the expansion 
connectors on the Jetson™ carrier board as well as understand the capabilities of the other dedicated interface 
connectors and associated power solutions on the platform. 
 
 
 
Note: 
Jetson TX2 utilizes Tegra X2 which is a Parker series SoC. 
CAUTION: 
1.  ALWAYS CONNECT JETSON MODULE & ALL EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICES BEFORE 
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE AC POWER JACK. Connecting a device while powered 
on may damage the Developer Kit carrier board, Jetson module or peripheral device. In addition, 
the carrier board should be powered down and the power removed before plugging or unplugging 
devices or add-on modules into the headers. Wait for the red power VDD_IN LED (See Figure 1) 
to turn off, or wait for 5 minutes if your system does not have a power LED. This includes the 
Jetson module, the camera & display headers, the M.2 connector, the PCIe® x4 connector, SATA 
& the other expansion headers. For the PCIex4 & SATA connector, also wait for the PCIe/SATA 
12V LED to turn off (See Figure 1) 
 
2.  The NVIDIA® Jetson Developer Kit carrier board contains ESD-sensitive parts.  Always use 
appropriate anti-static and grounding techniques when working with the system. Failure to do so 
can result in ESD discharge to sensitive pins, and irreparably damage your Jetson carrier board. 
NVIDIA will not replace units that have been damaged due to ESD discharge. 
 
 
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Document Change History 
Jetson TX1/TX2 Developer Kit Carrier Board Specification 
Date 
MAY, 2017 
JUN, 2017 
JUN, 2017 
Description 
Initial Release 
M.2, Key E Expansion Slot 
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Display 
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Updated figure, Pin Descriptions table & notes to show I2C on pins 58/60 at 1.8V level by default. 
Changed headings to to make DSI & DP/eDP sections more clear 
Corrected lane order in eDP Connection example figure in eDP Connector block. 
Expansion Header & GPIO Expansion Header 
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Updated main tables 
o 
o 
Removed column for device connected and put the information in the notes instead. 
Added column for signal voltage level at header & updated note 3 to mention voltage selector jumper J24. 
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Added tables for Jetson TX1 & TX2 to provide signal details (Name, Tegra Ball, Tegra GPIO, POR, etc.) 
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Jetson TX1/TX2 Developer Kit Carrier Board Specification 
Table of Contents 
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................4 
1.1 Jetson Module Feature List ............................................................................................................................................4 
1.2 Carrier Board Feature List ..............................................................................................................................................4 
1.3 Jetson Carrier Board Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................5 
2.0 JETSON CARRIER BOARD STANDARD CONNECTORS...................................................................................................8 
2.1 USB Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................8 
2.2 Gigabit Ethernet ..............................................................................................................................................................9 
2.3 SATA .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 
2.4 SD Card .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 
2.5 HDMI ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 
2.6 M.2, Key E Expansion Slot ........................................................................................................................................... 13 
2.7 PCIe x4 Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 
2.8 JTAG .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 
3.0 CARRIER BOARD CUSTOM EXPANSION CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 18 
3.1 Module Connector......................................................................................................................................................... 18 
3.2 Display Expansion Connector ..................................................................................................................................... 18 
3.3 Camera Expansion Header ........................................................................................................................................... 21 
3.4 Expansion Header ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 
3.5 Serial Port ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
3.6 Debug Connector .......................................................................................................................................................... 28 
3.7 GPIO Expansion Header ............................................................................................................................................... 29 
3.8 Charge Control Receptacle .......................................................................................................................................... 31 
3.9 Fan Connector ............................................................................................................................................................... 32 
3.10 DC Power Jack ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 
4.0 MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 
4.1 GPIO Expanders ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 
4.2 Buttons, Jumpers & Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 35 
4.3 Power Monitors ............................................................................................................................................................. 36 
5.0 INTERFACE POWER ........................................................................................................................................................... 37 
 
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1.0   INTRODUCTION 
The NVIDIA® Jetson carrier board is ideal for software development within the Linux environment. Standard connectors are 
used to access Jetson module features and interfaces, enabling a highly flexible and extensible development platform.  Go to 
https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded-computing or contact your NVIDIA representative for access to software updates and 
the developer SDK supporting the OS image and host development platform that you want to use. The developer SDK includes 
an OS image that you will load onto your Jetson module device, supporting documentation, and code samples to help you get 
started. 
1.1   Jetson Module Feature List 
Applications Processor 
▪ 
Tegra X1 or Tegra X2 
Memory 
LPDDR4 DRAM & eMMC 5.1 
▪ 
▪  Memory sizes for DDR & eMMC vary depending on 
module – Check relevant Data Sheet 
Network 
Connectivity 
▪  Dual U.FL RF connectors: Connects to 
802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN/Bluetooth enabled devices. 
Advanced power management 
▪  Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling 
▪  Multiple clock and power domains 
▪ 
Thermal Transfer Plate & optional Fan/Heatsink 
▪ 
10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet 
 
1.2   Carrier Board Feature List 
Connection to Jetson Module 
▪ 
400-pin (8x50) Board-Board Connector 
Storage 
▪ 
▪ 
Full Size SD Card Slot 
SATA Connector (Power & TX/RX) 
USB 
▪  USB 2.0 Micro AB (Host & Device) 
▪  USB 3.0 Type A (Host only) 
Wired Network 
▪  Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 Connector w/LEDs) 
PCIe 
Expansion Header 
40-pin (2x20) header 
I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, Audio Clock/Control 
▪ 
▪ 
▪  D-MIC (Jetson TX2 only) 
GPIO Expansion Header 
▪ 
▪ 
30-pin (2x15) header 
I2S, GPIOs, Digital Speaker (Jetson TX2 only) 
UI & Indicators 
▪ 
▪ 
Power, Reset & Force Recovery Buttons 
LEDs: Main DC input, Main 3.3V (Power)/SOC 
Enables, M.2 Activity, PCIe/SATA 12V rail 
▪ 
Standard PCIe® x4 connector 
Debug/Serial 
Display Expansion Header 
120-pin (2x60) Board-Board 
▪ 
▪  DSI (2x4 lanes) 
eDP/DP/HDMI 
▪ 
Backlight: PWM/Control 
▪ 
Touch: SPI/I2C 
▪ 
HDMI Type A 
Camera Expansion Header 
120-pin (2x60) Board-Board 
▪ 
▪  CSI: 6, x2 – 3, x4 
▪  Camera CLK, I2C & Control 
▪ 
I2S, UART, SPI, Digital Mic (Jetson TX2 only) 
M.2 Key E Connector 
PCIe x1 Lane, SDIO (Jetson TX1 only), USB 2.0 
I2S, UART, I2C, Control 
▪ 
▪ 
 
JTAG Connector (Standard 20-pin header) 
▪ 
▪  Debug Connector 
60-pin (2x30) Board-Board 
JTAG, UART, I2C, Power, Reset & Recovery 
- 
- 
Serial Port Signals (1x6 header) 
▪ 
Miscellaneous 
▪ 
Fan Connector:  5V, PWM & Tach 
Power 
▪  DC Jack: 5.5V-19.6V 
▪  Main 3.3V/5V Buck Supplies: 2xTPS53015 
▪  Main 1.8V Buck Supply:  APW8805 
▪  USB VBUS Load Switches:  RT9715 & APL3511 
▪ 
▪ 
▪  Charge Control Header: 10-pin Flex Receptacle 
12V Boost (PCIe & SATA):  LM3481 
Load Switches/LDOs (SD/HDMI/Display/Camera) 
Developer Kit Operating Temperature Range 
▪ 
0⁰C to 50⁰C 
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1.3   Jetson Carrier Board Block Diagram 
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Jetson TX1 or TX2USB0USB1ThermalSensorLPDDR4eMMC 5.1LANCtrlrRJ45USB 2.0Micro ABUSB 3.0Type AM.2, Key E SocketSATAPMIC& RegsDC JackWLAN/BTSD CardPCIe x4HDMIType AVDD_INTegraPEX1USB2GBE_MDII2S2GBE_LINKSATASDCARDUART2Audio CLK/CtrlI2S0PEX0/2/RFUI2C_CAMCam ClkI2C_GP0CSI[5:0]DP1_TXxSDIOJetson TX1 OnlyLCD BL CtrlUSB_SS0CAM[2:1] CtrlDP0_TX[3:0]USB_SS1Display CtrlDebug ConnectorFanConnectorI2S1GPIOsPWMJTAGI2C_GP1UART0Touch Clk/CtrlVBUS_DETUSB_IDI2C_GP0SPI2 (CS1)DSI[3:0]Touch SPI (SPI0)SPI2 (CS0)DP1_AUX_CHHDMI_CECDP1_HPDDisplay ExpansionCamera ExpansionConnectorExpansionConnectorDP0_AUX/HPDeDP (x4)DSI (2x4)Backlight/LCD CtrlLCD/Touch SPIGeneral CtrlFlash/Strb CtrlDMICCameras (up to 6x2)AudioControl IFsWiFi Data IFBT AudioBT IFWiFi/BT ControlMisc Control IFGPIOsI2C_GP0Level ShiftI2C_GP1Level ShiftLevel ShiftSPI1Level ShiftUART0Level ShiftAudioCtrl IfsD-MicGPIO ExpansionI2S1, Exp. GPIOs (3.3V), GPIOs (3.3V)I2C_GP1GPIO ExpI2C_PMI2C_GP0I2C_GP1JTAGI2S3I2C_PMTachSerial PortUART1Level ShiftCAN (x2)Jetson TX2 OnlyDSPKJetson TX2 OnlyDMIC
Figure 1.  Jetson Carrier Board Placement (Top View) 
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J1 
J2 
J3 
J4 
J5 
J6 
J7 
J8 
J9 
J10 
J11 
J12 
J13 
J14 
J15 
J16 
J17 
J18 
J19 
SATA Connector (22-pin Inc. Power) 
PCIe x4 Connector 
Reset Switch Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
Power LED Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
RJ45 Ethernet Jack 
Power Switch Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
JTAG Header (2x10, 2.54mm pitch) 
Reset Out Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
Force Recovery Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
Debug Connector (2x30, 0.5mm pitch) 
Force Off Header (1x2, 2.54mm pitch) 
SD Socket (Full Size) 
Main Module Connector (8x50, 1.27mm pitch) 
Reserved 
Fan Header (4-pin, 1.25mm pitch) 
HDMI Type A 
Serial Port Header (1x6, 2.54mm pitch) 
M.2 Key E Connectivity Socket (75-pin) 
USB 3.0 Type A 
 
 
Power Jack 
J20  Micro AB USB 
Expansion Header (2x20, 2.54mm pitch) 
J21 
J22 
Camera Expansion Connector (2x60, 0.5mm pitch) 
J23  Display Expansion Connector (2x60, 0.5mm pitch) 
J24  Voltage select for SPI/I2C Level Shifter (1x3, 2.54mm pitch) 
J25 
J26  GPIO Expansion Header (2x15, 2.54mm pitch) 
J27 
S1 
S2 
S3 
S4 
CR1 
CR2  Power LED (Green) 
CR3  M.2 LED #2 (Green) 
CR4  M.2 LED #1 (Green) 
CR5  VDD_IN LED (Red) 
CR6  PCIe/SATA 12V LED (Red) 
Charge Control Header (10-pin Flex Recep., 0.8mm pitch) 
Reset Switch 
Volume Down (Sleep) Switch 
Recovery Switch 
Power Switch 
SOC Enable LED (Green) 
 
 
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J12J5J16J20J15S1J21J26J17J27CR3CR4Main JetsonModule ConnectorSerial Port HeaderFan HeaderPCIe x4 ConnectorJTAG HeaderSATA ConnectorPower JackMicro AB USBDisplay Expansion ConnectorEthernet JackHDMI Type AExpansion HeaderM.2 Key E SlotSD SocketGPIO Expansion HeaderVoltage selectUSB 3.0 Type ACharge Control HeaderDebug ConnectorCamera Expansion ConnectorPower LED HeaderReset SwitchVolume Down SwitchPower Switch HeaderRecovery SwitchPowerSwitchSOCEnableLEDPowerLEDM.2 LED #2M.2 LED #1CR2CR1J6J4S2S3S4J19J25J18J13J23J22J9J3J7J10J1J2J24J11J8Reset Out JumperReset HeaderRecovery HeaderForce OffHeaderCR5VDD_IN LEDCR6PCIe/SATA 12V LEDWireless Connector Assembly
Figure 2.  Jetson TX1/TX2 Wireless Connector Placement (Top View) 
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Wireless Antenna #2Wireless Antenna #1
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2.0   JETSON CARRIER BOARD STANDARD CONNECTORS 
The Jetson carrier board provides a number of standard expansion connectors to support additional functionality beyond what is 
integrated on the main platform board.  This includes: 
SATA: Standard SATA Connector, 22-pin including power 
SD Card (Full size) Connector/Cage 
▪  USB 2.0:  Micro AB Connector 
▪  USB 3.0:  Type A Connector 
▪  Gigabit Ethernet:  RJ45 Connector 
▪ 
▪ 
▪  HDMI:  Type A Connector 
▪  M.2, Key E Socket 
▪ 
▪ 
PCIe® x4 Connector 
JTAG header, 2x10, 2.54mm pitch 
2.1   USB Ports 
The carrier board supports two USB Connectors.  One is a USB 2.0 Micro AB connector (J20) supporting Device/Host modes as 
well as USB Recovery mode.  The other is a USB 3.0 Type A connector (J19) supporting Host mode only. 
Figure 3.  USB Port Connections 
Table 1.  USB 2.0 Micro AB & USB 3.0 Type A Connector Pin Descriptions 
Pin #  Signal Name 
Jetson Module 
Pin Name 
Usage/Description 
USB 2.0 Micro AB 
 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
VBUS 
USB0_IO_CONN_D_N 
USB0_IO_CONN_D_P 
USB0_ID_IO_CONN 
GND 
USB 3.0 Type A 
VBUS 
USB1_D_N 
USB1_D_P 
GND 
1 
2 
3 
4 
– 
USB0_D– 
USB0_D+ 
USB0_OTG_ID 
– 
 
– 
USB1_D– 
USB1_D+ 
– 
 
VBUS Supply 
USB 2.0 #0 Data - 
USB 2.0 #0 Data + 
USB 2.0 #0 Identification 
Ground 
 
VBUS Supply 
USB 2.0 #1 Data - 
USB 2.0 #1 Data + 
Ground 
 
Type/Dir 
Default 
 
Power 
Bidir 
Bidir 
Input 
Ground 
 
Power 
Bidir 
Bidir 
Ground 
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