Portenta Mid Carrier accelerates prototyping with your Portenta C33, Portenta H7, or Portenta X8, allowing you to effortlessly access high-density signals through dedicated headers.
Instantly add a range of peripherals to your project – including mini PCIe, two CAN lines, Ethernet, microSD, USB, and camera – and enjoy dedicated debug pins and RTC battery backup to simplify development even further.

Key benefits include:

• Great prototyping tool for scalable Portenta applications
• Quickly access all Portenta’s high-density signals
• Expand existing projects with multiple connectivity options, thanks to Ethernet and mPCIe connectors
• Leverage onboard MicroSD card slot to boot from an external source
• Easily interact with actuators deploying the onboard CAN lines (with onboard or offboard transceiver)
• Develop industrial machine vision solutions exploiting onboard camera connectors
• Simple reference design to develop proprietary hardware

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Learning Material

Portenta Mid Carrier Documentation

Applications

The Portenta Mid Carrier is a versatile expansion board that offers a broad range of application possibilities, particularly suited for high-performance and industrial projects. Here are some of the key applications and project examples involving the Portenta Mid Carrier:

Machine Vision Prototyping: The Portenta Mid Carrier, especially when used with the Portenta H7 or X8 boards, facilitates the development of advanced machine vision systems. It supports MIPI and Arducam® camera interfaces, which are ideal for applications like object detection, recognition, and defect identification in industrial settings.
Industrial Automation: Leveraging its multiple connectivity options such as CAN bus interfaces and Ethernet, the Mid Carrier is well-suited for industrial automation projects. It can handle robust data transmission needs, making it fit for factory automation, robotics, and building automation systems.
Remote Monitoring and Fleet Management: With the mini PCIe connector, the Mid Carrier can be equipped with cellular modules for remote communication. This feature is particularly useful for developing solutions in smart cities, smart agriculture, and fleet management, where long-range and reliable connectivity is crucial.
Data Logging: Thanks to its onboard microSD card slot, the Mid Carrier can be used for extensive data logging applications. This is beneficial in environmental monitoring, where capturing and analyzing large datasets over time is necessary.
Prototyping for Connected Devices: The board provides seamless integration with other hardware and is designed for frictionless prototyping. This makes it an excellent tool for developers looking to quickly test and iterate on designs involving a wide range of sensors and peripherals.