With EOL AMD Geode LX800, EMAC can always help you choose the best Off-the-Shelf replacement for any legacy system. While most AMD Geode LX800 EOL Replacements do not have 100% of the same IO or header configurations. We can offer a range of boards to pick from in almost every size. Most projects do not warrant a fully custom solution as the NRE typically is more than most projects are willing to absorb.
AMD’s long-running embedded processor the AMD Geode LX800 is closing in on the end of its life, working to find replacements for the EOL AMD Geode LX800 process boards. below we look at what replacements are available and where the AMD Geode LX800 came from. The AMD Geode LX Processor has had over 20 years in an industry where 3 years old is ancient technology. This falls not quite 18 months since AMD stopped production on the AMD G-series LX Processor family which was designed to replace the aging LX800 when it was launched, but it never got traction. As the AMD Embedded LX processors fade toward twilight, many are or will be scrambling to find suitable replacements for their embedded systems. For further information see the AMD Geode LX processor datasheet.
Many Embedded Systems have used the AMD Geode LX Family processors, and their predecessors(or ancestors), the PCM-9375, PCM-9376, PCM-5895, PCM-4896, PCM-4896L, PCM-4897, MIO-2270, MIO-5270, GENE-A55E, GENE-5315, PCM-5315, GENE-HD05, EPIC-HD07, EPIC-5536, PFM-540I, PFM-541I, PFM-HDS, HSB-800I, PCM-3353, PCM-3355, PCM-3350, PCM-3356, SOM-4450, SOM-4455, SOM-4466, PCM-5820, PCM-5822, PCM-5823, PCM-5825, SOM-5893, PPC-L61T, ARK-DS306, PCA-6763, RS-400, ETX-LX “18027-0000”, MOPSlcdLX “01036-0000-53”, CRR-LX800-E-500 “803-0010-20”, UNO-1150, NANO-LX-800, WAFER-LX, PM-LX, all used the a Geode processor of some form.
Commercial Off-The-Shelf SBC options for the EOL AMD Geode LX800 replacements
EOL AMD Geode LX800 replacement option:
Vortex 86DX3 Processors
- Offer similar processing power and lower power draw requirements than the LX800 boards
- The processing benchmarks are similar speed to the LX800 processors
- These boards have a 10+ year expected life (Vortex86DX & Vortex86DX2 processors also have almost the same life expectancy, but slightly slower processing speeds)
- Ability to run windows versions older than Windows 7, but cannot run Windows 10
The VDX3-6754 PC/104 family of low-power x86 embedded controller is designed to meet PC/104 specification with backward compatibility to provide a migration path for projects facing end-of-life challenges with their existing x86 based PC/104 controller.
- DM&P SoC Vortex86DX3- 1GHz
- 1GB / 2GB DDR3 onboard
- 4x serial ports, 2x USB 2.0 Ports
- VGA, TFT LCD & LVDS video
- 1x 10/100 LAN, LPT parallel port
- SATA storage
- Audio and 16x GIPO
- Operation Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C / -40 ~ +85°C (Optional)
VDX3-6726 – [3.5” SBC board size]
The VDX3-6726 is a low-power CPU module compliant with ISA standards. It takes advantage of Vortex86DX3 1GHz x86 CPU which integrates the SATA, I2C, VGA, LVDS, PS/2, USB, HD Audio, and even the 16-bit ISA bus support.
- DM&P SoC Vortex86DX3 – 1GHz
- 1GB / 2GB DDR3 onboard
- 4x serial ports, 4x USB 2.0 Ports
- VGA & LVDS video
- 2x Gigabit LAN 1x 10/100 LAN
- SATA storage
- Audio and 16x GIPO
- Operation Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C / -40 ~ +85°C (Optional)
- PC/104 Connector Onboard
- Optional: CH375 DOS USB Hot Swap
VDX3-PCI – Half-Sized PCMIG 1.0 PCI SBC Card
The VDX3-PCI PICMG 1.0 Half-sized PCI SBC is a long-life planned CPU module compliant with ISA standards, offering a 10+ year production life. It takes the advantage of DM&P Vortex86DX3 1GHz x86 Dual-Core CPU which integrates the SATA, I2C, VGA, LVDS, PS/2, USB, HD Audio, and even the 32-bit PCI bus support.
- Based on Low-power consumption x86-structure Vortex86DX3 1GHz SoC (Dual-core support)
- 2GB DDR3 system memory onboard
- 2x serial ports, 2x USB 2.0 Ports
- VGA & LVDS video
- SATA & Compact Flash storage
- 1x Gigabit LAN, Audio and 16x GIPO
- -40°C o +85°C support and sub-zero power up to support
VDX3-6724 – Half-Sized PCMIG 1.0 ISA SBC Card
The VDX3-6724 PICMG 1.0 Half-sized ISA SBC is a long-life planned CPU module compliant with ISA standards, offering a 10+ year production life. It takes the advantage of Vortex86DX3 1GHz x86 CPU which integrates the SATA, I2C, VGA, LVDS, PS/2, USB- (Hot Swappable in DOS), HD Audio, and even the 16-bit ISA bus support.
- DM&P SoC Vortex86DX3 – 1GHz
- 1GB / 2GB DDR3 onboard
- 4x serial ports, 4x USB 2.0 Ports
- VGA, TFT LCD & LVDS video
- SATA & Compact Flash (CF optional) storage
- 1x Gigabit LAN, 1x 10/100 LAN, LPT parallel port
- Audio and 16x GIPO
- Operation Temperature: -20 ~ +70°C / -40 ~ +85°C (Optional)
- PC/104 Connector Onboard
- Optional: CF socket / Touch Controller / CH375 DOS USB Hot Swap
SOM-VDX3-ETX – System on Module “SOM” in “Embedded Technology eXtended” ETX format
The SOM-VDX3-ETX is a low-power CPU module which compliant with ETX standard. It takes advantage of the Vortex86DX 1GHz x86 CPU which integrates the PCIe, IDE, I2C, VGA, LVDS,PS/2, USB, HD Audio and even with 16-bit ISA bus support. The VDX3-ETX is designed as a plug in replacement, with backward compatibility to support legacy software to help extend existing product life cycle without heavy re-engineering.
- DM&P SoC CPU Vortex86DX3 1000Mhz
- Up to 2GB DDR3 Memory Onboard
- Full PCI and ISA support
- 2x Serial, 4x USB 2.0, LPT parallel port
- VGA & LVDS Video
- SATA & IDE storage
- Audio and 16x GPIO
- ETX, PCI and ISA Connections
- 10/100 Ethernet, with Gigabit option
EOL AMD Geode LX800 replacement option:
Intel Baytrail Family Processors
- Intel processors have software support based on the processor family.
- These boards have proven reliable in most applications
- Most have a 5-year estimated product life
- May require software updates as they cannot boot Windows software older than Windows 7
PCM-9365 – 3.5” SBC board size
PCM-9365 is 3.5″ form factor (146 x 102 mm) and powered by the latest generation of Intel Celeron N2930 and Atom E3825 processors which have low power features but also good performance computing, especially for multimedia capabilities compared to earlier generations.
- Intel® Atom™ E3825 or Celeron® N2930
- Up to 4GB On-board DDR3L
- PCI-104 Connection
- 3x RS-232 & 1x RS-232/422/485
- 1x USB 3.0 & 5x USB 2.0 Ports
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x SATA & 1x mSATA
- VGA & LVDS
PCM-3365 is PC/104-Plus form factor (96 x 90 mm) and powered by the latest generation of Intel Celeron N2930 and Atom E3825/E3845 processors which have low power features but also good computing performance, especially for multimedia capabilities compared to earlier generations.
- Intel® Atom™ E3825/E3845 or Celeron® N2930
- Up to 8GB DDR3L SODIMM
- 2x RS-232 & 1x RS-232/422/485
- 6x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x SATA & 1x mSATA
- VGA, LVDS &HDMI/DVI
- Audio & 16x GIPO
PCM-3365 is PC/104-Plus form factor (96 x 90 mm) and powered by the latest generation of Intel Celeron N2930 and Atom E3825/E3845 processors which have low power features but also good computing performance, especially for multimedia capabilities compared to earlier generations.
- Intel® Atom™ E3825/E3845 or Celeron® N2930
- Up to 8GB DDR3L SODIMM
- 2x RS-232 & 1x RS-232/422/485
- 6x USB 2.0 Ports
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x SATA & 1x mSATA
- VGA, LVDS &HDMI/DVI
- Audio & 16x GIPO
EOL AMD Geode LX800 replacement option:
AMD Ryzen V1000 or V2000 Processors
- Move your product forward with most processing power and Graphics performance.
- Newest Embedded processor from AMD, expected 10+ year product availability
MIO-5376 – 3.5” SBC board size
The MIO-5376 is a 3.5″ Single Board Computer based on the AMD Ryzen V2000 Embedded Processor Family
- AMD RYZEN™ V2000 embedded Processor Family (V2314 4C/4T)
- Up to 32 GB LPDDR4 memory in 2x DDR4 SODIMM Modules
- 3x Intel® i225, 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit LAN
- 1x HDMI 2.0, 1xDP1.4/DP++ (1x HDMI 2.0b 4K x 2K 60Hz, 1x DP1.4/DP++ 4096x2304x36bpp@60Hz or 5120x3200x24bpp@60Hz), 1x LVDS/eDP 1080P
- 3x M.2 expansion ports
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 2.0
- 4x Serial COM (2x RS-232/422/485 & 2x RS232)
- Audio & 8x GPIO
PICO-V2K4 – 2.5” SBC board size / PICO-ITX
Featuring up to 8 cores and 16 threads, the V2000 Series provides unprecedented performance levels, significant design enhancements, and incredible power efficiency for embedded applications such as Thin Client, Mini PC, Edge and other systems. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 SOC Processor has a planned product availability of at least 10 years.
- AMD RYZEN™ V2000 embedded Processor Family (V2718 8C/16T | V2516 6C/12T) up to 4.15 GHz
- Up to 32 GB LPDDR4x memory onboard
- 4x serial, 4x USB 2.0 & 3x USB 3.1 Ports
- 2x HDMI, 1x Display port video (offering 3x 4k Displays) & LVDS
- 2x Intel Gigabit LAN connections
- Onboard NVMe & SATA storage
- Audio & 8x GPIO
- Minimum 12V 7A Power supply required, to avoid boot and system stability issues
SOM-5871 – COM Express Basic Module, Pin-out Type 6, COM R3.0
SOM-5871 AMD Ryzen Embedded SOM is equipped with the latest and first 14nm AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 Processor (12-54W TDP) with up to four cores and eight threads. The AMD “Zen” core micro-architecture on the new COM Express (PICMG COM.0) R3.0 Type
6 basic module provides high computing power, and advanced graphics performance.
- AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000
- Up to 32 GB DDR4 in 2x SODIMM
- Gigabit Ethernet with Intel® Controller
- High Definition Audio Interface
- 2x SATA III 6.0 Gb/s
- 8x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1
- PCI-Express 1x PEG PCIex8, 6x PCIe [x1] lanes
Update 4/2023- While AMD updated their Embedded CPU options:
AMD dropped the pages for the AMD G-Series and AMD Geode LX800 CPU options a while ago.
They have since updated the Product Lifecycle Roadmap and Planned Production Schedule for the 130nm Geode(LX800) CPU Putting in the Last Time Buy Q2 2024 and Last Time to Ship as Q4 2024. (as always this is subject to change, however most manufacturers are dropping their LX800 product offerings.)
AMD’s Article about migrating low-Power and Cost-sensitive x86 systems to next-generation technology.
As Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 ending Licensing in January 2024 and Windows Embedded Standard 7 ending licensing in July 2025, leaving support for operating systems to Linux (as Microsoft DOS ended along time ago).
Update 12/2023- While AMD updated their Embedded CPU options:
AMD dropped the pages for the AMD G-Series and AMD Geode LX800 CPU options a while ago.
They have since updated the Product Lifecycle Roadmap and Planned Production Schedule for the 130nm Geode(LX800) CPU Putting in the Last Time Buy Q1 2026 and haven’t announced the Last Time to Ship. (as always this is subject to change, however most manufacturers are dropping their LX800 product offerings.)
Currently the PFM-540i and PCM-5315 are extended to 2026 .
AMD’s Article about migrating low-Power and Cost-sensitive x86 systems to next-generation technology.
As Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 ending Licensing in January 2024 and Windows Embedded Standard 7 ending licensing in July 2025, leaving support for operating systems to Linux (as Microsoft DOS ended along time ago).
Article by :
Allan Shotts
Technical Sales @ EMAC, Inc.
