Here's how the two boards compare. The DSBOARD-ORNXS covers more ground: it lists more specific modules, supports both JetPack 5.x and 6.x, and has one more USB port.
Comparison stereolabs... +1stereolabs.com ↗“Compact carrier board for Jetson Orin NX”forecr.io ↗“Compact industrial carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano / Orin NX”
| Mini Carrier Board NX (Stereolabs) | DSBOARD-ORNXS (Forecr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Jetson families | Jetson Orin Nano, Jetson Orin NX | Jetson Orin Nano, Jetson Orin NX |
| Specific modules listed | Not listed (only "Orin NX" is named as a supported product) | Jetson Orin Nano 4GB, Jetson Orin Nano 8GB, Jetson Orin NX 8GB, Jetson Orin NX 16GB |
| JetPack support | 6.2 | 5.x, 6.x |
| USB ports | 2 | 3 |
Notes
- Mini Carrier Board NX, module support: The two sources don't fully agree. The board's compatibility entry lists both Jetson Orin Nano and Jetson Orin NX. However, its description says it's for Jetson Orin NX and is the ZED Box Mini core without a casing. Its supported products list also names only Orin NX. If you plan to use an Orin Nano, please check the Stereolabs datasheet first. stereolabs...stereolabs.com ↗“Compact carrier board for Jetson Orin NX (ZED Box Mini core, no casing)”
- USB types: The USB versions for the Mini Carrier Board NX aren't listed. The DSBOARD-ORNXS description mentions USB 2.0, but it doesn't say whether all three ports are USB 2.0. You can confirm the port types in the DSBOARD-ORNXS datasheet or the user manual. forecr.ioforecr.io ↗“with Mini DisplayPort and USB 2.0, 9-28 VDC”