# Linux for Tegra

System distribution in this version targets the Jetson series SoM.\
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Supported Jetson platforms:

* NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX series (16GB and 8GB)
* NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano series (8GB and 4GB)
* NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX (16GB and 8GB)

### **Overview**

At the core of this system distribution lies the [NVIDIA Jetson Linux](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetson-linux) (Linux for Tegra or L4T), which is a Linux kernel adaptation for Jetson SoMs. The L4T contains the necessary modifications and additional drivers—whether third-party or NVIDIA-developed—for the hardware integrated on the SoM.\
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L4T is grouped with a [JetPack](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetpack) release, providing additional high-level support for the Jetson SoMs (including support for graphical co-processors, among other features).\
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Airvolute builds upon these technologies and modifies certain aspects to ensure that the system distribution can be fully utilized out-of-the-box. Additionally, the application layer is completely integrated into this platform, offering seamless demos and examples that facilitate further development.

### **System Layers**

**Foundation layer** consists of L4T modifications, device-specific configurations, additional drivers, and more.\
**Middleware layer** comprises system services that handle hardware components (such as USB hubs and Ethernet switches), udev rules, and supplementary software to interface with autopilots and other MCUs.\
**Application layer** includes applications that interface with cameras and other peripherals, which can connect to the GCS or other endpoints, along with user-built applications and utility management for these applications.

### Deployment

To deploy this distribution please refer to our tool **dcs-deploy -** [**https://github.com/airvolute/dcs-deploy**](https://github.com/airvolute/dcs-deploy)


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