Last linux kernel version for VF61?

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1

Which is the last linux kernel available for VF61?

Thank you very much in advance.

2

Hi, I’m the Toradex AI Assistant.

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The last available Linux kernel version for the Colibri VF61 (and VF50) is mainline Linux Kernel 4.4 as part of BSP 2.8.7(1).

According to the release matrix, for Colibri VF61 and VF50:

  • BSP: 2.8.7
  • Kernel: Mainline based 4.4
  • Yocto: 2.4 / Rocko
  • U-Boot: Mainline based 2016.11
  • Release: 06/2020(1)

Please note that BSP 2.8.7 is the final release for the VF61/VF50 modules, and these versions are now considered outdated in Toradex’s support lifecycle(2).

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Is there a way to adapt newer BSPs than 2.8.7 to VF61?

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Based on the available information, Toradex does not plan to support Colibri VF50/VF61 on BSP 7 or any newer BSP versions beyond BSP 2.8.7(1).

However, there are a few potential approaches you could consider:

Upstream Kernel Support

The Colibri VF50/VF61 modules are supported by the Linux kernel upstream and U-Boot upstream(1). This means you could potentially:

  • Build a custom image using a newer upstream kernel version
  • Use the Yocto Project build system to integrate newer kernel versions(2)(3)
  • Manually port and maintain the necessary device tree and driver support

Custom Development Options

If you need newer BSP support, you have these options:

  1. Build from source: You can build the Linux kernel from source code and potentially integrate newer kernel versions yourself(3). This would require:

    • Setting up the Yocto build environment
    • Maintaining device tree files
    • Testing and validating all peripherals

  2. Partner support: Consider contacting one of Toradex’s partners who could provide the service of bringing Colibri VF61 to a newer BSP version(1).

  3. Module upgrade: The recommended approach is to consider upgrading to a newer and better-supported module in the same Colibri family or moving to a more future-proof family like Verdin(1).

Important Considerations

  • Transitioning to newer BSP versions (like Yocto Scarthgap) may not be straightforward(1)
  • You would need to handle compatibility issues, dependencies, and specific configurations
  • Official Toradex support would not be available for such custom implementations

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