Device Tree Blob
General Information
| Title | DTB File Extension |
| Extension | .dtb |
| Full Form | Device Tree Blob |
| File Type | System Configuration File |
| Developer | Various Open Source Communities |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store hardware description |
| Additional Functions | Kernel configuration |
| Features | Binary format, Machine-readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Operating Systems | Yes |
| System Boot | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Firmware manipulation |
| Best Practices | Validation, Verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2005 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dts, .dtsi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Device Tree Compiler |
Free | Linux, Unix-like |
| U-Boot |
Free | Cross-platform |
 Linux Kernel |
Free | Linux |