This page provides information specific to the installation, use or customization of Xilinx PetaLinux which is available under a no-charge license. Xilinx provides customer support for PetaLinux in the same manner as we support other tools, through our Service Request system and via our Forums.
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PetaLinux Tools Overview
Xilinx PetaLinux Tools are available at no-charge, make it easy for developers to configure, build and deploy essential open source and systems software to Xilinx silicon, including:
- FSBL
- U-BOOT
- ARM Trusted Firmware
- Linux
- Libraries and applications
- Xen Hypervisor
PetaLinux Tools do not deliver or create a "Linux Distribution", but they allow you to work easily with available software which is independently available from the Xilinx GIT or open source communities.
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Prior to production and deployment of any Linux-based system, it is recommended that all relevant security updates are applied, and a mechanism for in-field updates is made available throughout the lifetime of the relevant product |
The Xilinx home page for PetaLinux can be found at http://www.xilinx.com/petalinux
Getting Started with PetaLinux and Vivado
The PetaLinux Tools Documentation: Workflow Tutorial page provides an overview of the Xilinx design tool flow with Vivado and PetaLinux.
PetaLinux Board Support Packages
PetaLinux Installation
Refer to PetaLinux Tools Documentation: Reference Guide (UG1144) "PetaLinux Tools Installation Requirements" for the installation details.
PetaLinux Documentation, Answer Records and Tips
Documentation
- UG1144: PetaLinux Tools Documentation is the primary source for PetaLinux usage and reference information.
- The Embedded Design Hub for PetaLinux Tools provides links to other sources of information, including training and tutorials.
Answer Records
Wiki Pages
- Release Notes for Open Source Components provides links to release-specific release notes for Xilinx-delivered Open Source Components.
Xilinx PetaLinux Support
Community Support
All users of PetaLinux are encouraged to review information provided from our public forums, documents and answer records.
- Xilinx Embedded Linux Forum covers a number of Linux-related topics including PetaLinux
- Xilinx document and answer record search page