Analog Devices has expanded its Linux distribution to support over 1,000 device drivers, along with the Raspbian/Debian-based Kuiper Linux, marking its full-scale commitment to supporting the development of high-performance solutions.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Linux open source operating system, Analog Devices today announced that it is expanding its Linux distribution with Linux kernel device drivers that recognize more than 1,000 ADI peripherals.

Designed to support rapid embedded solution development, these open-source device drivers simplify the software development process for ADI customers, providing access to proven, high-quality software to develop innovative solutions across a wide range of industries, including communications, industrial, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive, security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and consumer.

The portfolio also includes products from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., now part of Analog Devices.

Analog Devices also announced Kuiper Linux, a freely available Linux-based operating system based on Raspbian/Debian.

It is not only optimized for ADI peripherals, but also for the Raspberry Pi.i), Xilinx Zynq, Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC, Intel Cyclone V, Intel Arria 10 SX SoC, and Intel Stratix 10 SoC.

The new Linux distribution focuses on enabling out-of-the-box use of Linux kernel device drivers, providing embedded customers with a robust system for software development, reducing risk of failure and development time by leveraging existing code that has been peer reviewed and supported by industry.

This distribution includes all components to run the built-in drivers, and allows customers to integrate custom software.

This Linux distribution provides both hardware and software compatibility across the entire customer ecosystem, preventing hardware lock-in while minimizing software development requirements.

“These drivers enable customers to take a holistic approach that streamlines their software development process and leverages costs and resources more efficiently,” said David Babicz, director of engineering at ADI. “By using validated open source code that they know will work with their hardware, customers can focus on innovation rather than building software from scratch, getting their products to market faster.”