Embedded Linux for i.MX Applications Processors

IMXLINUX

NXP offers multiple parallel streams of Linux releases. These streams provide customers with a choice between access to the latest and rapid ecosystem innovations and longer-term software stability.

NXP-Linux-mainstream - Quarterly releases based on the latest Yocto Project version and latest Linux LTS (Long Term Support) kernel version.

NXP-Linux-LTS streams - Triannual (every 4 months) releases based on Yocto Project LTS version and Linux LTS kernel version.

Quickly get your Linux based designs started with the full-featured and energy-efficient i.MX family of processors by using 'unified' NXP-Linux-mainstream releases and/or NXP-Linux-LTS releases. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive Linux environment that is easy to develop your designs with thus reducing your time to market.

Linux board support packages (BSPs) are tested and certified ensuring a fully operational toolchain, kernel and board specific modules that are ready to use together within a fixed configuration for i.MX hardware. These BSPs provide the foundation you need to begin your project quickly.

The 'unified' Linux Board Support Package (BSP) supports the Linux Operating System (OS) on all i.MX application processors from i.MX 6 family onwards. It provides the necessary software to interface the standard open-source Linux kernel to the i.MX hardware.

Linux board support packages (BSPs)

  • Are tested and certified, ensuring a fully operational toolchain, kernel and board specific modules that are ready to use together within a fixed configuration for i.MX hardware.
  • Provide the foundation you need to begin your project quickly.
  • Supports the Linux Operating System (OS) on all i.MX application processors from i.MX 6 family onwards.
  • Provides the necessary software to interface the standard open-source Linux kernel to the i.MX hardware.

Features

  • Based on Linux Kernel LTS version
  • Based on the latest release of Yocto Project for NXP-Linux-Mainstream
  • Based on LTS release of Yocto Project for NXP-Linux-LTS
  • Entire Board Support Package including Device Drivers and Firmware
  • Quarterly GA‑quality releases for all i.MX processors on 'NXP‑Linux‑Mainstream' during the first five years following launch
  • GA quality releases every four months on 'NXP-Linux-LTS' for all i.MX processors
  • Supports all MPUs from iMX 6 family onwards
  • Will be CRA compliant from Dec/2027 onwards

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