Hardware Podcasts

329: At Least 32-Bits, Thank You

Embedded.fm · 30 Apr 2020 · 57m · Episode 329

What this episode covers

Kate Stewart, Senior Director of Strategic Programs at the Linux Foundation, discusses the Zephyr real-time operating system, explaining its origins from Wind River's VxWorks and its adoption of Linux-like governance and community practices. She details Zephyr's technical architecture, including its support for diverse architectures like ARM, RISC-V, and x86, its small footprint suitable for battery-powered devices, and its ongoing efforts to achieve safety certifications like ISO 61508. Stewart highlights specific use cases such as hearing aids, reindeer tracking, and smart safety shoes, while addressing the challenges of real-time performance validation and supply chain transparency.

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Companies
Linux Foundation, Wind River, Intel, Texas Instruments, Nordic, NXP, Adafruit, Odicon, Interlineum, Foundries, Consalvo, BayLibre, OSADL
Products
Zephyr, VxWorks, Open Artificial Pancreas System, ELISA
Tools
CMake, West

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