Nvidia accelerates end-of-life for some Jetson AI processors due to memory shortages — RAMpocalypse sends older DDR4-based modules to the great scrapheap in the sky
Nvidia has accelerated the end-of-life timeline for older Jetson AI processors like the TX2 and Xavier series due to ongoing memory shortages affecting LPDDR4 supply. The move, driven by a reallocation of memory manufacturing toward higher-margin AI and DDR5 products, places affected modules under non-cancelable, non-returnable ordering terms. Developers are advised to transition to newer Orin or Thor platforms, which use LPDDR5 and remain available despite rising prices.
- ▪Nvidia has moved Jetson TX2 and Xavier series modules to Non-Cancelable, Non-Returnable (NCNR) status due to LPDDR4 memory shortages.
- ▪Connect Tech, a system integrator, reported that final purchase orders for affected modules must be placed by July 1, 2026, with shipments ending by July 15, 2027.
- ▪The memory shortage is caused by manufacturers shifting production capacity to higher-margin products like HBM and DDR5, leaving LPDDR4 in limited supply.
- ▪The Jetson Orin NX serves as a near drop-in replacement for the Xavier NX, while AGX Orin maintains compatibility with AGX Xavier's connector family.
- ▪Although Nvidia hasn't officially confirmed the dates, Connect Tech states its timelines are based on Nvidia's internal schedules.
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Maker and STEM Nvidia accelerates end-of-life for some Jetson AI processors due to memory shortages — RAMpocalypse sends older DDR4-based modules to the great scrapheap in the sky News By Zak Killian published 3 May 2026 This is mostly about a market reality finally catching up with aging embedded hardware, not abrupt discontinuation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nvidia) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you're building projects based on Nvidia Jetson modules, don't panic; it's fairly likely that you're working with the newer Orin and Thor…
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