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NVIDIA Jetson Xavier & TX2 End-of-Life: Last-Time-Buy and Migration to Orin
NVIDIA has brought forward end-of-life for its LPDDR4 Jetson modules. Last-time-buy orders close on 1 July 2026. Here is what is affected, the dates that matter, and how to migrate to Orin.
The Short Answer
NVIDIA has accelerated end-of-life for its LPDDR4-based Jetson modules — TX2 NX, TX2i, AGX Xavier, and Xavier NX — because of the global LPDDR4 memory shortage. All new orders are now non-cancelable, the last-time-buy deadline is 1 July 2026, and the final ship date is 15 July 2027. If you run any of these in a fielded product, the choice is a last-time-buy to cover remaining demand, a migration to NVIDIA Jetson Orin, or both.
What Has Changed
Jetson modules normally carry long, predictable production lifecycles, which is one of the reasons they are trusted in industrial designs. The 2026 memory shortage has cut that short for the older generation. With LPDDR4 supply constrained and pricing rising as the industry moves to LPDDR5 and LPDDR5X, NVIDIA has brought end-of-life forward for the Jetson modules that still use it.
The newer Jetson Orin family uses LPDDR5 and is not affected. So this is a generational transition that was always coming, pulled forward by the memory market.
Which Modules Are Affected
- 01Jetson TX2 NX
- Both the 4 GB and 8 GB variants.
- 02Jetson TX2i
- All SKUs.
- 03Jetson AGX Xavier
- The 32 GB and Industrial versions.
- 04Jetson Xavier NX
- The full Xavier NX line. All of the above use LPDDR4 and were released in 2021 or earlier.
The Dates That Matter
| Milestone | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New purchase orders | Now | Classified non-cancelable, non-returnable (NCNR) |
| Last-time-buy (LTB) | 1 July 2026 | The final date to place orders for affected modules |
| Last ship | 15 July 2027 | NVIDIA ships the final units against placed orders |
The window that matters most is 1 July 2026. After it, no further orders can be placed; the only supply is what was bought before the deadline.
Migrating to Orin
- 01Xavier NX to Orin NX
- The Orin NX is close to a drop-in replacement, with a large jump in AI performance per watt, provided you are not relying on a specialised I/O configuration.
- 02AGX Xavier to AGX Orin
- AGX Orin is the natural successor and the most straightforward move, with a comparable form factor and a substantial performance gain.
- 03TX2 NX and TX2i to Orin Nano or NX
- The older TX2 modules step up to the Orin Nano or Orin NX depending on the workload. This is a larger generational jump and usually a carrier-board change.
- 04Plan the board and software
- Orin uses a different power, thermal, and JetPack generation, so a migration is a platform exercise, not only a module swap.
What to Do Now
Two clocks are running. The first is the last-time-buy: if you intend to keep building an existing Xavier or TX2 design, you have until 1 July 2026 to place orders covering your remaining production and spares. The second is the migration: moving a fielded product to Orin takes board, thermal, and software work, so the sooner it starts, the less it is forced by the deadline.
Most programmes do both: a last-time-buy to protect near-term supply while an Orin migration is designed in parallel. The sizing of the last-time-buy depends on an honest production forecast, and the migration depends on which Orin module fits the workload, so the two decisions are best made together.
We Already Run These in the Field
This is not a theoretical transition for us. We ship AGX Xavier systems in production today, from counter-drone optical tracking to IP67 waterproof aquaculture and rugged construction vehicles. The same applications move cleanly to Orin, and our guide to choosing a Jetson module walks the lineup the migration targets sit in.
As your system integrator, we manage both clocks: sizing and placing the last-time-buy against your forecast, and designing the Orin platform — module, carrier board, thermal, and software image — so the move is deliberate rather than forced.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jetson Orin Nano vs Orin NX: What Is the Difference?
The Orin Nano delivers up to 67 TOPS in 7 to 25 W with 4 to 8 GB, suited to entry-level, low-power vision. The Orin NX steps up to 157 TOPS in 10 to 40 W with 8 to 16 GB, for multi-camera and heavier inference. Choose the NX when one camera or one model is not enough.
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Does Jetson Thor Need a New Carrier Board?
Yes. Jetson Thor uses a different connector, higher power (up to 130 W), and new I/O compared with AGX Orin, so it needs a carrier board designed for Thor rather than an Orin board. Moving from AGX Orin to Thor is a platform change, not a drop-in module swap.
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What Replaced the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier?
The NVIDIA Jetson Orin family replaced the Xavier generation. The Xavier NX maps to the Orin NX, and the AGX Xavier to the AGX Orin, with a large jump in AI performance per watt and the same software stack. With the Xavier modules now at end-of-life, Orin is the migration path.
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How Long Is NVIDIA Jetson Supported?
NVIDIA gives Jetson modules long, published production lifecycles, which is part of why they suit industrial designs. Current Orin modules run well into the 2030s, and Industrial variants carry a ten-year production life. The exception is the older LPDDR4 generation, Xavier and TX2, which NVIDIA has brought to early end-of-life.
Planning a Last-Time-Buy or Orin Migration?
Tell us which modules you run and your remaining production forecast. As your system integrator we will size the last-time-buy and design the Orin platform to migrate to, so neither clock catches you out.