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Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB Rugged Military Computer with IP67 Sealing
Linux
USB3
3x M.2
4G
5G
Wi-Fi
NVMe SSD
Fanless
Extended TempMILBOX-ORNX-NX16 Overview
Multi-camera drones and autonomous ground vehicles need the most AI memory they can carry without moving to a larger enclosure. The MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 is the top rugged military computer in the Forecr MILBOX-ORNX series, built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB module inside the same compact, sealed 1.9 kg enclosure as its siblings.
The Jetson Orin NX 16GB carries 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, the most in the range, and with Super Mode it delivers the series rating of up to 157 TOPS. That suits multi-model perception, sensor fusion and analytics across several cameras at once. The MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 supports Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 with JetPack 5.x or 6.x.
On the MILBOX-ORNX-NX16, I/O covers two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two RS-232/422/485 ports, an RS-232 debug port, two CAN bus ports and one HDMI output. M.2 Key-M 2280 and 2230 sockets take NVMe storage, and an M.2 Key-B socket with a SIM slot accepts LTE or 5G modules, convertible to Key-E for WiFi and Bluetooth. A camera expansion connector links the module’s CSI interfaces to an adapter board, and four HD-BNC coax connectors on the rear take Forecr’s optional 4x GMSL2 camera inputs. Power comes from a 9-40 VDC input with 28 VDC nominal and a military-grade filter stage.
Forecr aimed this rugged military computer at surveillance drones, autonomous UAVs and aircraft payloads. The 180.5 x 131 x 111 mm enclosure is designed to meet MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-1275E, MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and IP67, with a datasheet ambient range of -25°C to +85°C. Where a programme needs less memory on the same carrier, the MILBOX-ORNX-NX8 carries the Orin NX 8GB.
MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 Specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Brand & Model | Forecr MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 |
| Features | GPU Rugged Waterproof |
| Performance | |
| AI Performance | 100 TOPS |
| System-on-Module | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB: 100 TOPS, 1024-core Ampere GPU with 32 Tensor Cores, 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE 2.0GHz, 16GB 128-bit LPDDR5, 10-25W |
| Graphics | |
| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI |
| I/O | |
| Ethernet | 2x Ethernet Ports |
| 2x GbE LAN [MIL-STD] | |
| USB | 2x USB Ports |
| 2x USB 3.0 [MIL-STD] | |
| Serial | 2x Serial Ports |
| 2x RS232/422/485 [MIL-STD] | |
| CANbus | 2x CANbus Ports |
| 2x CANbus [MIL-STD] | |
| Digital I/O | DIO [8-lines] |
| MIPI Interface | Optional GMSL Camera Inputs |
| Expansion | |
| M.2 | 3x M.2 Expansion Slots |
| 1x M.2 B-Key [PCIe x1] [3042] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe x4] [2280] 1x M.2 M-Key [PCIe] [2230] | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Optional 4G Modem Optional 5G Modem Optional WiFi/Bluetooth |
| Storage | |
| Storage | 2x M.2 SSD |
| NVMe | NVMe SSD Support |
| Power | |
| Power Input | 9-40V DC Input [MIL-STD] |
| Power Support Modes | AT: PWR on Input ATX: Press Button to Power |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Thermal Dissipation | Fanless Passively Cooled Chassis |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to 85°C [-13°F to 185°F] |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C [-40°F to 185°F] |
| Humidity | 10% - 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 IP67 [Dustproof, Protection against immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes] |
| Certification | MIL-STD-1275 MIL-STD-704 MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-810 |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Weight | 2 Kg (4.4 Lbs) |
| Dimensions | 181mm x 131mm x 111mm (7.13" x 5.16" x 4.37") |
Official Forecr UK Distributor
Things Embedded is an official Forecr UK distributor, and the MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 is the top Orin NX build of Forecr's compact military computer, reaching up to 157 TOPS with Super Mode. The MILBOX-AGX-SDI moves to Jetson AGX Orin with four SDI video inputs, the MILBOX-AGXMAX adds 10G Ethernet to AGX Orin for sensor-heavy networks, and the DSBOX-ORNX offers the Orin NX module in an industrial enclosure for fixed installations. For railway installations, the RAIBOX-ORNX uses the same module in a railway-grade enclosure.
Across categories, the MILBOX-ORNX-NX16 is grouped with our Orin NX computers for buyers choosing by module, and with our waterproof computers because its enclosure is designed to meet IP67 against dust and temporary immersion. Its 1.9 kg weight, wide 9-40 VDC input and two CAN bus ports suit drones, UAVs and autonomous ground vehicles that need the most memory the compact range offers. Its camera expansion connector also supports multi-camera perception rigs.
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