ADSP Yocto

Welcome to the official Yocto documentation for ADI Digital Signal Processors (ADSP).

See Digital Signal Processors (ADSP) for generic ADSP documentation including a list of supported SoCs and a description of the various use cases.

Platform Highlights

Audio Excellence - SHARC-ALSA framework, USB Audio Gadget, world-class DSP processing capabilities
Performance - Hardware-accelerated operations, optimised drivers, benchmark-proven throughput
Security - Secure boot support, cryptographic acceleration, trusted execution environment
Development Tools - Yocto-based build system, comprehensive examples, extensive debugging support
Connectivity - Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and more industry-standard interfaces
Real-time Processing - Dedicated SHARC+ DSPs for deterministic, low-latency processing

Note

📌 Latest Release: Linux for ADSP-SC5xx 5.0.1 - Release Landing Page

Development Boards

Getting Started in 4 Steps

Setup your host PC - Install tools and configure environment
Choose your board - Select from the processor guides above (SC598, SC594, SC589, or SC573)
Build and customize - Use Yocto to create your custom image and develop applications
Run examples - Try SHARC-ALSA, USB Audio, and more

Key Topics: Boot Process | RPMsg | Memory Configuration | Secure Boot

Version 5.0.1 - Current Stable

Linux 6.12.38 (LTS) | Yocto Scarthgap | Enhanced RPMsg | Secure Boot | New Audio Examples

Essential Documentation

Source Code: lnxdsp-adi-meta | linux-adi | u-boot-adi

Support: Hardware Docs | EngineerZone | Technical Support

Tip

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