What is FreeRTOS?
FreeRTOS is a real-time operating system (RTOS) designed for embedded devices. It has been ported to 35 different microcontroller architectures, allowing it to run on a wide range of hardware platforms. The RTOS kernel provides a set of core features for task management, scheduling, synchronization, and inter-task communication, enabling developers to create complex, responsive embedded systems. FreeRTOS is distributed under the permissive MIT License, making it accessible for commercial and open-source projects
Highlights
- Cross-platform compatibility with 35 microcontroller architectures
- Real-time operating system (RTOS) kernel for embedded device development
- Supports task management, scheduling, synchronization, and inter-task communication
- Distributed under the MIT License for commercial and open-source use