After ten years, Intel recently announced that they were stopping direct investment in their Next Unit of Compute (NUC) product line.
We are thrilled to confirm that through our partnership with ASUS IoT, Avnet Embedded can ensure uninterrupted access to the entire range of Intel officially licensed NUC products, soon to be known as ASUS NUC.
Avnet Embedded understands that announcements such as these can create confusion on the future of the solution you have today.
With that in mind, if you do feel it is time for a change, this chart not only provides links to the ASUS NUC products but also includes suitable alternatives for specific Intel NUC products.
What are you looking to replace? Choose from below:
Intel ATOM based NUC Systems
| Product Family | ASUS | Advantech | ASROCK Industrial | Avalue | GigaIPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel NUC 11 Essential (System) | NUC11xxKxx | DS-410 | NUC BOX N97 | NUC-EHL | QBiX-EHLA6412-A1 (best in class / feature option) |
| (Atlas Canyon) | ARK-1221L | NUC BOX J6412 | |||
| iBOX-N97 | |||||
| iBOX-J6412 | |||||
| iBOX-V/R 1000 series |
Intel Core iX based NUC Systems
| Product Family | ASUS | Advantech | ASROCK Industrial | Avalue | GigaIPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel NUC 13 Pro | NUC13xxKxx | EI-53 | NUCS BOX-13xxP | ||
| Intel NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition (System) | NUC13xxHxx | NUC BOX-13xxP | |||
| (Arena and Vivid Canyon) | iBOX-13xxUE (best in class / feature option) |
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| 4X4 BOX 7000 series (closest match option) |
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| 4X4 BOX 5000 series | |||||
| iBOX-V2000 | |||||
| Intel NUC 12 Pro (System) | NUC BOX 12xxP | ||||
| (Wall Street Canyon) | iBOX-12xxUE | ||||
| 4X4 BOX 7000 series (closest match option) |
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| 4X4 BOX 5000 series | |||||
| iBOX-V2000 | |||||
| Intel NUC 11 Pro (System) | EI-52 | NUC Box 1000 series | NUC-TGU | QBiX-TGLA | |
| (Tiger Canyon) | DS-085 | iBOX-1100 series | ACS10-TGU (closest match option) |
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| ARK-1250L | iBOX-R1000 series |
Intel ATOM based NUC mainboards
| Product Family | ASUS | ASROCK Industrial | GigaIPC | Kontron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel NUC 11 Essential (Mainboard) | NUC-N97 | QBi-6412A (closest match option) |
D3714-V/R mSTX | |
| (Atlas Canyon) | NUC 6000 Motherboard Series | D3724-R mSTX (best in class / features option) |
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| 4X4-R1000 series |
Intel Core iX based NUC mainboards
| Product Family | ASUS | ASROCK Industrial | GigaIPC | Kontron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel NUC 13 Pro (Mainboard) | NUC 13 Pro Board (Arena Canyon) | NUC-1300/D5 Motherboard series (best in class option) |
D3714-V/R mSTX | |
| Arena Canyon | NUC-1300/D4 Motherboard series | D3724-R mSTX (best in class option) |
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| 4X4 7000/D5 Motherboard Series (closest match option) |
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| 4X4 5000 Motherboard Series | ||||
| Intel NUC 12 Pro (Mainboard) | NUC 1200 Motherboard Series | D3714-V/R mSTX | ||
| 4X4 7000/D5 Motherboard Series (closest match option) |
D3724-R mSTX (best in class option) |
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| 4X4 5000 Motherboard Series | ||||
| Intel NUC 11 Pro (Mainboard) | NUC 1100 Motherboard Series | QBI-1165G7A | D3714-V/R mSTX | |
| (Tiger Canyon) | QBI-1135G7A | D3724-R mSTX (best in class option) |
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| QBI-1115G4EA |
Our more industrial, rather than consumer focused small form factors are typically geared towards specialized use cases and environments so can frequently offer more durability, customization and connectivity than Intel NUCs which were aimed at more general-purpose computing. Here are some potential advantages:
Robustness and Durability: Industrial small form factor solutions are designed to withstand harsh environments and demanding conditions. They often feature ruggedized enclosures, enhanced cooling systems, and are built to meet industry standards for shock, vibration, and temperature resistance. This makes them suitable for industrial applications that require reliable operation in challenging settings.
Expanded Connectivity: Industrial solutions often provide a wider range of connectivity options compared to consumer-focused devices. They may offer additional serial ports, GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output), industrial protocols, or specialized interfaces that are commonly used in industrial automation, IoT deployments, or machine control systems.
Long-Term Availability: Industrial hardware tends to have longer availability and support lifecycles compared to consumer devices. This is crucial for industrial applications that require stable and consistent hardware over extended periods. The longer availability ensures that replacement parts and system continuity can be maintained without disruption.
Customization and Expandability: Industrial solutions often offer more options for customization and expansion based on specific application requirements. They may have expansion slots, additional storage bays, or support for specialized add-on cards, allowing for greater flexibility in tailoring the system to unique needs.
Enhanced Security and Reliability Features: Industrial small form factor solutions often include additional security and reliability features, such as TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for hardware-based encryption, watchdog timers for system monitoring and recovery, and ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory for enhanced data integrity. These features are valuable in industrial settings where data security and system reliability are critical.
If you need advice or help in choosing alternatives for your embedded project, then get in touch with our team now so we can help.
