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Developers // Micrium OS // Real-Time Kernel

Real-Time Kernel

When a loop in main() is no longer sufficient for your IoT projects, it’s time to consider a real-time kernel. The Micrium OS kernel is the latest evolution of the efficient and reliable task scheduling code that Micrium first began offering over 20 years ago. Its integration in Simplicity Studio means that you can easily leverage its capabilities across a range of Silicon Labs devices and wireless technologies.

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Highlights

 Preemptive priority-based scheduler with optimized context switching

 Support for round-robin scheduling to share CPU among tasks of equal priority

 Time management featuring a dynamic tick rate and an optional tick-less mode for energy saving

 Efficient implementation of common kernel primitives, like semaphores, queues, mutexes, etc.

 Integration with the Gecko Platform power manager, enabling support of various low-energy modes

 Hook functions to add application-specific code to a variety of kernel operations

 Compact memory footprint with typical Flash requirements under 10 kBytes

 Built-in statistics capabilities and integration with tracing and visualization tools

 

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Download and Install Simplicity Studio

The Micrium OS kernel is distributed exclusively through Simplicity Studio.  Within Studio, you’ll find tools for easily adding the Micrium OS kernel to new projects, along with various Micrium-based software examples.  To install Studio, choose the appropriate software package below. 

Windows Installer
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*Simplicity Studio v5 User Guide

Hardware Support

The Micrium OS kernel can be run on both EFR32 and EFM32 devices.  Check Simplicity Studio for example projects targeting your preferred device.  



Simplicity Studio Versions

Studio Version 5

Studio Version 4


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Whitepaper: Uncovering Real-Time Bugs with Specialized RTOS Tools

Adding Micrium OS on the EFR32FG

Micrium OS Examples: 57 hidden gems you may not know about

 

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