Design
OpenRTOS extends support and cuts development costs for Cortex-M3 applications
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems has extended the range of ARM Cortex-M3 based processors supported by its OpenRTOS embedded kernel to include Atmel SAM3, NXP LPC1700 and STM32 Connectivity Line chips. The OpenRTOS kernel is fully compatible with FreeRTOS™, meaning embedded designers can develop new embedded industrial, medical, power and consumer applications on the new generation of 32-bit microcontrollers without incurring licence fees. At the appropriate time users can upgrade to the commercially supported version with additional components.
UsinDiscussing the forthcoming announcement, FreeRTOS creator and High Integrity Systems’ head of innovation, Richard Barry, said, “The ability to migrate from FreeRTOS and gain additional components or support when needed is a real benefit for designers, particularly in these lean times. High Integrity Systems’ unique business model means it can deliver the best value kernel to the 32-bit market.”
Further information and datasheets can be found at www.OpenRTOS.com.
Wittenstein High Integrity Systems is based in the UK and develops the OpenRTOS and SafeRTOS robust embedded kernels for use in industrial, medical and aerospace applications, which require certification. Additional information about Wittenstein High Integrity Systems is accessible at www.OpenRTOS.com
FreeRTOS is an open source embedded RTOS with implementations on more than 22 embedded architectures. In existence for more than 5 years, its popularity has grown tremendously and it has recently reached a download rate of more than 7000 per month, making it one of the most widely used embedded operating systems in the world. The modified GPL license allows users to deploy applications without publishing their proprietary application code. It can be downloaded from www.FreeRTOS.org