FreeRTOS
freertos.orgReal-time operating system for microcontrollers and small microprocessors
Hardware & IoTrtosembedded-systemsmicrocontrollersopen-sourcefirmwareiotreal-time
About
FreeRTOS is an open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) designed for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. It provides a lightweight kernel for embedded systems, enabling deterministic task scheduling and resource management. Backed by Amazon, it offers long-term support and a dedicated team for guidance and community resources.
Problem
Developers building firmware for microcontrollers need a reliable, lightweight real-time operating system with deterministic scheduling.
For
embedded systems developers and firmware engineers
How it works
FreeRTOS provides a small RTOS kernel that developers integrate into their microcontroller projects, enabling multi-tasking, scheduling, and resource management on resource-constrained hardware.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
Amazon Web Services
Founders
- Richard Barry