An operating system (OS) is software that supports essential computer functions by managing software and hardware in a computer system. An embedded OS is typically tailored for a specific system and is usually as small as is necessary to do its job. You can find OSes in smartphones, routers, smart watches, game consoles, Alexa/Google Home, […]
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Open-source GPS/GNSS-aided inertial navigation software stack handles precise navigation apps
ACEINNA announces OpenIMU – a first of its kind professionally supported, open-source GPS/GNSS-aided inertial navigation software stack for low-cost precise navigation applications. Whether you are developing autonomously guided vehicles for industrial applications, autonomous cars, factory or industrial robots, drones, ROVs, any kind of smart machine which needs to move – fast or slow, on land, in […]
Communications, security, and flash file system software now works with ChibiOS RTOS
HCC Embedded (HCC), experts in software for securely storing and communicating embedded data, has extended the range of platforms supported within its Advanced Embedded Framework to include the ChibiOS real time operating system (RTOS). Now, embedded developers can easily add HCC Embedded’s quality communications, security, and flash file system software to a variety of complex […]
Amazon FreeRTOS integrated into MCU platform
Enabling developers to quickly and securely connect Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints to the cloud, Texas Instruments announced the integration of the new Amazon FreeRTOS into the SimpleLink microcontroller (MCU) platform. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has worked with TI in the development of an integrated hardware and software solution that enables developers to quickly establish a […]
Centralized processing for autonomous vehicles
Engineers say the best way to make vehicles fully autonomous is to analyze all sensor signals and driving situations with a centralized processor. AMIN KASHI, MATTHIAS POLLACH, NIZAR SALLEM, Mentor Graphics, a Siemens Business It’s no secret that elbow room may be growing scarce among the companies working on self-driving tech. A Comet Labs tally […]
Android 6.0 development tools handle multiprocessor SoCs
Mentor, a Siemens business, today announced the availability of Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) for the Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+™ MPSoC. By combining the features of the Mentor Embedded software solutions and the Xilinx heterogeneous multiprocessor system-on-a-chip (SoC), developers can safely introduce Android into advanced applications targeting the industrial, medical, automotive, and aerospace and defense markets. This Android […]
FACE-aligned RTOS runs on VPX SBCs
Continuing to build its safety certifiable portfolio and capability, Abaco Systems today announced availability of the LynxOS-178 2.2.4 real time operating system from Lynx Software Technologies (formerly LynuxWorks™) for Abaco’s DO-254 certifiable SBC 314 3U VPX single board computer (SBC). Because both the SBC314 and LynxOS-178 are true COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) products, customers can take […]
Board Support Package: what is it?
When designing a new system, you might find yourself drawn to a new processor with features that can make a real difference in the final product. Most semiconductor vendors will provide an evaluation board that you can use to evaluate whether or not you want to invest your time and money into that particular processor […]
Connected car platform incorporates RTOS, 64-bit security
Green Hills Software unveiled its Platform for Secure Connected Car, featuring the industry’s most comprehensive solution for vehicle and smart city manufacturers building vehicle-to-anything (V2X) and European car-to-anything (C2X) On-Board Units (OBU) and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Together with INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS), a Green Hills Software company, and first partners Autotalks and Commsignia, this Platform […]
RTOS trace debug tool for VxWorks updated
Percepio AB, the leading specialist in software tracing tools for real-time operating systems today announced the release of Tracealyzer for VxWorks version 3.1.2, now available for download. Changes include several bug fixes and plenty of useful improvements, such as: User Event Log This view shows a text log of custom “User Events” that have been added in the […]
