Hardware Platforms
This section provides a brief overview of the supported hardware platforms.
BeagleBone
The BeagleBone family consists of affordable, community-supported development boards designed for embedded applications. They offer a variety of platforms, including AM335x processors from Texas Instruments.
Manufacturer Page: BeagleBoard.org
Documentation: BeagleBone Documentation
i.MX8MQ EVK
The i.MX 8MQuad Evaluation Kit (EVK) is a development board based on NXP’s i.MX 8MQuad processor, featuring powerful multimedia capabilities, robust security, and high performance.
Manufacturer Page: NXP
Product Page: i.MX 8MQuad EVK
QCOM ARMv7-A
Qualcomm’s ARMv7-A-based platforms are designed for efficient embedded and mobile applications, supporting various low-power, high-performance use cases. These platforms are usefull for IoT devices, networking solutions.
Manufacturer Page: Qualcomm
QCOM ARMv8-A
Qualcomm’s ARMv8-A platforms are designed for high-performance embedded applications, supporting advanced compute and security features.
Manufacturer Page: Qualcomm
QEMU ARM64 (qemuarm64)
QEMU ARM64 (qemuarm64) is a virtual hardware platform used for simulating ARM64-based embedded systems. It is commonly used for testing and development in environments where physical hardware is unavailable.
Manufacturer Page: QEMU Project
Documentation: QEMU ARM64 Documentation
QEMU x86-64 (qemux86-64)
QEMU x86-64 (qemux86-64)is an emulated x86-based hardware platform for virtualized embedded system development. It enables developers to test and validate software without requiring actual x86 hardware.
Manufacturer Page: QEMU Project
Documentation: QEMU x86-64 Documentation
Raspberry Pi 4 (64-bit)
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is a powerful single-board computer featuring a Broadcom BCM2711 SoC, multiple RAM configurations, and extensive I/O options. The 64-bit variant provides enhanced performance and compatibility.
Manufacturer Page: Raspberry Pi Foundation
Product Page: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B