Pretty much. If you can put x86 on your (big E) embedded thing, you can shortcut so many classic embedded time- and money-pits. Look up VPX for example for rugg

Pretty much. If you can put x86 on your (big E) embedded thing, you can shortcut so many classic embedded time- and money-pits. Look up VPX for example for rugged PC platforms. But same here, if you can do without (industrialized PC, 'edge' stuff or even COTS server...) you can shave so much cost, in sometimes very competitive markets. Edit: of course this works for low-volume. If you're getting millions of objects out the door, it's another story...