Milk-V Jupiter NX RISC-V AI SoM offers Jetson Nano pin-compatibility with Ubuntu and Fedora support

Milk-V has introduced the Jupiter NX, a compact, high-performance AI system-on-module (SoM) designed as a RISC-V-based alternative to the NVIDIA Jetson Nano pin compatibility. Powered by the SpacemiT K1/M1 SoC, it features an octa-core X60 RISC-V CPU compliant with RVA22 and RVV1.0 standards, delivering up to 2.0 TOPS of AI computing power. The module supports from 2GB to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and offers storage options including onboard eMMC, SPI Flash, and microSD. For connectivity, it includes dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, PCIe Gen2, and multiple USB ports.

For multimedia, it supports advanced decoding and encoding of various video formats up to 4K, along with HDMI, MIPI DSI/CSI interfaces for display and camera inputs. Peripheral access includes 55 GPIO pins and supports interfaces such as UART, I2C, I2S, SPI, and PWM. Its Mini-ITX form factor ensures compatibility with standard PC cases and power supplies, and it operates reliably in industrial environments ranging from -40°C to 85°C.  Overall, it offers a cost-effective, versatile solution for developers seeking RISC-V-based platforms for edge AI, robotics, and embedded applications.

Milk-V Jupiter NX SoM Specifications:

• SoC: SpacemiT M1/K1
  • CPU: Octa-core X60 RISC-V AI CPU with 50KDMIPS computing power (RVA22, RVV1.0)
  • GPU: OpenGL ES 1.1/3.2, EGL1.5, OpenCL 3.0, Vulkan 1.3
  • AI NPU: Up to 2 TOPS AI computing power
• System Memory: 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR4X RAM
• Storage:
  • Optional 16GB or 32GB eMMC flash
  • SPI Flash
  • microSD card slot
• Video:
  • Video Decoder: H.265/H.264/VP8/VP9/MPEG4/MPEG2 up to 4K@60fps
  • Video Encoder: H.265/H.264 up to 4K@30fps
• Display: HDMI 1.4 output (up to 1920×1440@60FPS), MIPI DSI (4-lane)
• Camera: MIPI CSI (1x 4-lane, 2x 2-lane)
• Networking:
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet PHYs
  • Onboard Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2 (via M.2 E-Key module)
• USB:
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A
  • 2x USB 2.0 Host
  • 1x USB Type-C (OTG and power input)
• I/O:
  • 55 x GPIO
  • 2 x I2S
  • 3 x UART
  • 2 x I2C
  • 1 x SPI
  • 3 x PWM
• Expansion:
  • PCIe Gen2 (1x 2-lane + 1x 1-lane)
  • M.2 M-Key (PCIe 2.0 x1, USB 2.0, SATA)
  • M.2 E-Key (USB 2.0, SDIO)
• Power: 12V/5A DC input via Type-C
• Dimension: 170 x 170mm (Mini-ITX form factor)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (industrial-grade)

A range of operating systems is supported by the Jupiter NX, including optimized versions of Ubuntu, Fedora, and Bianbu OS. These are ready in various formats, such as desktop, minimal, and NAS-focused versions like OpenMediaVault and Kodbox, providing flexibility for different use cases and deployment needs.

Previously, we wrote about the Milk-V Cluster 08, a high-performance full-stack RISC-V cluster designed for multiple operations across all the major platforms, delivering up to 32 Gbps cluster-wide bandwidth and 16 Gbps per node.

At the time of writing, the Milk-V Jupiter NX SoM has not officially launched yet, but it is currently available for purchase on Arace Tech, starting at $51.66 for the 4GB RAM with 16GB eMMC model, while the 16GB RAM with 32GB eMMC variant is priced at $112.71. You can visit the product page for more information.

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