TorizonCore

Torizon OS is an easy-to-use, Open Source industrial Linux platform that simplifies embedded software development and maintenance.

Description

TorizonCore, now Torizon OS, is an Open Source embedded Linux software platform designed for simplifying the development and maintenance of industrial-grade applications. It offers a ready-to-use Linux distribution, enabling faster time-to-market. Built on Open Source software, it avoids vendor lock-in and provides built-in, automotive-grade over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities. Torizon OS boasts a modern software development workflow with support for various IDEs and programming languages, a container ecosystem for easy functionality expansion, and robust security features. It's optimized for real-time performance and supports various Toradex System on Modules (SoMs).

Features

Open-source and based on the Yocto Project; ready-to-use Linux distribution; supports various Toradex SoMs; simple one-click installation with Toradex Easy Installer; uses Debian containers with APT Package Manager; includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI); offers over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities with power-cut tolerance and automotive security; integrates with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code; supports multiple programming languages including C, C++, Python, and .NET Core; provides an extensive software container ecosystem with pre-built containers for various functionalities; features a web-based interface for device and update management; hardware acceleration support in containers; supports graphical user interfaces.

Benefits

Faster time-to-market due to a ready-to-use distribution; reduced maintenance overhead with simplified updates and containerization; enhanced security through frequent updates and security features; flexibility and freedom from vendor lock-in due to its Open Source nature; support for multiple IDEs and programming languages, increasing developer productivity; improved reliability with a focus on industrial-grade requirements; seamless integration with Toradex hardware and extensive ecosystem support; real-time capabilities for applications requiring precise timing.

Links

• Home: https://www.toradex.com/operating-systems/torizon-core
• Source code: https://github.com/toradex/meta-toradex-torizon