Yocto x86
When clients seek a custom board support package (BSP) for x86 components, the answer is often Yocto project. A framework and approach for deploying embedded Linux, Yocto project development environment is an area where Witekio engineers have developed significant expertise through hundreds of projects in a dozen different industries over the last decade.
What is Yocto for x86?
The Yocto Project is an open-source framework that allows a developer to build a Linux operating system on a device. Supported by the Linux Foundation and an alternative to options like Buildroot, the Yocto development environment provides the tools and processes that developers need to deploy Linux on embedded systems. Yocto project for x86 is simply a means to build that Linux system on the popular x86 machines that have long supported a significant portion of the computing market.
The main challenges of Yocto for x86
No ready-made solution
While x86 might be among the most popular boards for embedded systems and connected devices, there may not be a suitable ready-made solution for your particular hardware combination and use case. Without something prepared off the shelf, your internal teams might find themselves stuck.
Insufficient demonstrator
Many x86 boards are delivered with demonstrator operating systems. These pre-built demonstrators are designed to show off the capabilities of the board, but often cannot be easily adapted or customized to the specific needs of your product, as a custom build system can do. With Yocto Project you can develop and build the complete software stack for your specific needs.
Replace standard Linux
Linux remains the world’s most deployed operating system and is dominant in the embedded and connected device space. However, a pre-built Linux kernel may also be too much operating system for your device and a lighter, bare-bones Yocto project deployment is a better fit for your use case than a standard desktop-ready Ubuntu system or other Linux distributions.
Key elements to consider
Travis Rothlisberger
Director of Device Development
We approached Witekio having limited prior experience with embedded Linux or Qt, and came away not only with a viable proof-of-concept but also with a solid foundation for continued product development on this and other projects.
Witekio can support your Yocto development for your x86 project
Our teams have deep experience in embedded Linux development and working with Yocto project in a variety of industries and on x86 machines of all types. Witekio is a Gold Member of the Yocto open source collaboration project alongside world-leading firms Automotive Grade Linux, Huawei, Renesas, Siemens, and Texas Instruments. Our commitment to open-source software and experience delivering cutting-edge solutions for clients with embedded, IoT and IIoT devices is proof positive that we can be trusted with supporting your Yocto x86 product strategy. Contact Witekio today to discuss how we can accelerate your go-to market and add value to your business.
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