Real-Time OS/Frameworks for High-Reliability Applications

RTEMS (Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems)

Description: A free real-time operating system (RTOS) for embedded systems.

Use Cases: Aerospace, military, industrial control systems, and other high-reliability applications.

NASA Core Flight System (cFS)

Description: A portable, platform-independent framework for developing flight software applications.

Use Cases: NASA spacecraft and missions, supporting modularity and reusability in software development.

VxWorks

Description: A real-time operating system developed by Wind River Systems.

Use Cases: Aerospace, defence, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment for real-time performance and reliability.

FreeRTOS

Description: An open-source real-time operating system kernel for embedded devices.

Use Cases: Widely used in various industries, including aerospace, for implementing real-time applications on microcontrollers.

TTEthernet (Time-Triggered Ethernet)

Description: An extension of standard Ethernet designed to provide deterministic and fault-tolerant communication.

Use Cases: Aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications requiring high reliability and precise timing.