5. Real-Time Programming for Embedded Systems
Real-time programming is crucial for embedded systems, which require precise timing and reliability. This chapter outlines the types of real-time systems, the role of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and considerations for effective real-time programming. An overview of popular RTOS options highlights their features, applications, and the importance of task scheduling and management.
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What we have learnt
- Real-time systems are categorized into hard and soft real-time systems based on their timing constraints and consequences of missing deadlines.
- Real-Time Operating Systems manage time-critical tasks and are designed with features like task scheduling, prioritization, and efficient memory management.
- Key programming considerations include interrupt handling, timing precision, resource management, and minimizing latency to ensure timely task execution.
Key Concepts
- -- RealTime Systems
- Embedded systems that must meet strict timing constraints for correct operation, categorized into hard and soft systems.
- -- RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Systems that provide a framework for managing real-time tasks, ensuring they are completed within deadlines.
- -- Hard RealTime Systems
- Systems where missing a deadline could result in catastrophic failure; correctness depends on timing and precision.
- -- Soft RealTime Systems
- Systems that can tolerate missing deadlines without catastrophic failure, leading to performance degradation instead.
- -- Task Scheduling
- The method by which an RTOS determines which task to execute at any given time, often using various algorithms.
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