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Description

NuttX is a real-time operating system (RTOS) that prioritizes compliance with standards and maintains a compact footprint. It is adaptable, functioning effectively across microcontroller environments ranging from 8-bit to 32-bit, with its core standards being Posix and ANSI. To enhance its functionality, NuttX integrates additional standard APIs from Unix and various popular RTOSs, including VxWorks, particularly for features not encompassed by these core standards or unsuitable for deeply embedded systems, like the fork() function. Currently, Apache NuttX is in the Incubation phase at The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), with support from the Incubator. This incubation phase is mandatory for all newly accepted projects until a thorough evaluation confirms that their infrastructure, communication, and decision-making processes have reached a level of stability comparable to that of established ASF projects. The goal is to ensure that all projects can operate effectively and contribute meaningfully to the community.

Description

The MQX real-time operating system (RTOS) delivers excellent real-time capabilities while maintaining a compact and customizable footprint. This RTOS is seamlessly integrated with NXP's 32-bit MCUs and MPUs and comes with essential device drivers commonly utilized in embedded applications. Designed with a contemporary, component-oriented microkernel architecture, the MQX RTOS allows engineers to tailor features, size, and performance by selectively integrating components, thus adhering to the stringent memory limitations typical of embedded systems. Remarkably, it can be set up to use as little as 8 KB of ROM and 2.5 KB of RAM on the Arm Cortex M4, accommodating the kernel, two task applications, one lightweight semaphore, the interrupt stack, queues, and the memory manager. This configuration ensures a complete RTOS core is available while offering additional optional services as needed. By linking components only when required, the system effectively avoids unnecessary memory bloat from unused functions. Moreover, key components are offered in both standard and lightweight configurations, providing further flexibility regarding size, RAM and ROM usage, and performance options, making it a versatile choice for various applications.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Golioth
NetsPresso
QuarkLink
Sibros

Integrations

Golioth
NetsPresso
QuarkLink
Sibros

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

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Windows
Mac
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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apache

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

nuttx.apache.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

NXP

Founded

2006

Country

Netherlands

Website

www.nxp.com/design/software/embedded-software/mqx-software-solutions/mqx-real-time-operating-system-rtos:MQXRTOS

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