AI Gateway: NVIDIA Thor
The Advantech MIC-742-AT with NVIDIA Jetson Thor provides edge AI compute for large-scale EQ deployments. The 100GbE QSFP28 interface supports high-density sensor networks via managed switching, making it suitable for campus-scale monitoring.
When to Choose Thor
- Large-scale monitoring: High sensor density across a facility or campus
- Maximum AI throughput: 2,070 FP4 TFLOPs for demanding inference workloads
- High-bandwidth aggregation: QSFP28 with 4x 25GbE breakout for sensor network fabric
- Industrial environments: Extended operating temperature range (-10°C to 60°C)
For single-facility deployments with fewer than 5 sensors, the AGX Orin provides excellent AI capabilities at lower cost. For deployments without AI requirements, the EQ Gateway is the simplest option.
Platform Specifications
| Component | MIC-742-AT (Production) | MIC-743-AT (Development) |
|---|---|---|
| Module | NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 | NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 |
| AI Performance | 2,070 FP4 TFLOPs | 2,070 FP4 TFLOPs |
| GPU | 2560 CUDA cores, 96 Tensor cores | 2560 CUDA cores, 96 Tensor cores |
| Memory | 128 GB LPDDR5X (unified) | 128 GB LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Ethernet | 1x 5GbE RJ45 + 1x QSFP28 (4x 25GbE) | 1x 5GbE RJ45 + 1x QSFP28 (4x 25GbE) |
| Additional I/O | 4x USB 3.2, HDMI, 4x CAN FD, 8-ch GMSL2.0, I2C, 2x SATA | 4x USB 3.2, HDMI, M.2 Wi-Fi, M.2 LTE/5G |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to 60°C | -10°C to 35°C |
| Target Use | Production deployments | Development and benchmarking |
Network Configuration
| Interface | Type | Use |
|---|---|---|
| RJ45 (5GbE) | Facility LAN | Uplink for EQ Sight access and remote management |
| QSFP28 (4x 25GbE) | Sensor network | Breakout to managed switches for EQ Wave sensors |
The QSFP28 port supports 4x 25GbE lanes via standard breakout cables. Each lane connects to a managed switch serving multiple EQ Wave sensors via media converters.
Platform Comparison
| Aspect | Thor (MIC-742-AT) | AGX Orin (NRU-220S) | Standard Gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Performance | 2,070 FP4 TFLOPs | 275 INT8 TOPS | None (CPU only) |
| Memory | 128 GB LPDDR5X | 64 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB |
| Sensor Network | QSFP28 breakout to switches | 5 direct GbE ports | 1 dedicated port |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to 60°C | -25°C to 50°C | -40°C to +80°C |
| Form Factor | Industrial edge server | Fanless industrial | DIN-rail gateway |
Current Status
EQ is actively developing the Thor deployment option. Hardware (MIC-743-AT) is in hand for integration and validation.
Thor deployment is under active development. Contact support@eq.systems for roadmap updates and early access.