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1. Design Principles and Functionalities of Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems

Real-time and embedded operating systems are specialized systems designed for time-critical and resource-constrained environments. They feature determinism, priority-based scheduling, and minimal latency, ensuring reliability in applications such as automotive systems and medical devices. The chapter explores types of real-time systems, core components, scheduling algorithms, and the design considerations essential for their functionality.

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    Design Principles And Functionalities Of Real-Time And Embedded Operating Systems

    Real-time and embedded operating systems are specialized OS types optimized for time-critical applications and resource-limited environments.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction

    Real-time and embedded operating systems are specialized operating systems designed for time-sensitive tasks and resource-constrained environments.

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  • 1.2

    Characteristics Of Real-Time Operating Systems (Rtos)

    Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) are designed to guarantee predictable response times and manage time-critical tasks effectively.

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  • 1.3

    Types Of Real-Time Systems

    This section categorizes real-time systems into three main types: hard, soft, and firm, based on their deadline management and application consequences.

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  • 1.4

    Embedded Operating Systems

    Embedded Operating Systems manage dedicated computing devices and are optimized for specific tasks, focusing on efficiency and reliability.

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  • 1.5

    Core Components Of Rtos And Embedded Os

    The core components of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Operating Systems include the kernel, scheduler, interrupt handlers, task management, timer services, memory management, and I/O management.

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  • 1.6

    Task Scheduling In Rtos

    This section covers key task scheduling algorithms used in Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) which aim to ensure predictable and prompt response times.

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  • 1.7

    Real-Time And Embedded Os Examples

    This section provides an overview of notable examples of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Operating Systems, highlighting their key features.

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  • 1.8

    Use Cases And Applications

    This section outlines diverse applications for Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems across various industries.

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  • 1.9

    Design Considerations

    Design considerations for real-time and embedded operating systems focus on timing constraints, memory usage, energy efficiency, security, and real-time performance.

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  • 1.10

    Advantages And Limitations

    The section outlines the benefits and drawbacks of Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems.

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  • 1.11

    Summary Of Key Concepts

    This section highlights the essential differences between Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded Operating Systems, focusing on their applications, characteristics, and scheduling algorithms.

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References

ee4-os-1.pdf

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