--- title: Lynx Software Technologies | Learning Center | rtos description: rtos | --- # TECHNICAL ARTICLES Filter by Tag Show All 10G Arm Tech Con Automotive Avionics BSPs Benchmark CAST-32A CVEs Cache Allocation Technology Cache-partitioning Certification DO-178 Demo Events FAA FACE TIM Future Airborne Capabilities Environment (FACE™) Least Privilege Lynx MOSA.ic™ LynxElement LynxOS-178 LynxSecure MCP Multi-core Multicore Open Group Open Standards Open Systems PCI-E POSIX® Press Release RAM Ram Disk Reference Architecture SR-IOV Safety Security Single-root IO Virtualization Standards Subjects Systems Architecture TC-16/51 TCO TTM Technical Blog Trusted Codebase Virtual Machines architecture board support certifications costs development embedded linux embedded systems hardware hardware interference hypervisors linux meltdown partitioning privilege escalation real-time reusable software rsc rtos separation kernel side channels software spectre virtualization vulnerabilities ### rtos [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/Figure%20-009.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/introducing-the-z-application) #### [Introducing the Z-Application-Bridging the gap between bare metal and rtos](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/introducing-the-z-application) ![Picture of LYNX Software Technologies](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LYNX_logo_SQUARE.jpg?width=30&name=LYNX_logo_SQUARE.jpg) [LYNX Software Technologies: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/lynx-writers-and-editors) Aug 12, 2021 12:06:18 PM _______________ [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/introducing-the-z-application) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/RESOURCE%20IMAGES/RTOSES.jpg) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/best-real-time-operating-system-rtos-vendors-2020) #### [Best Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) Vendors (2020)](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/best-real-time-operating-system-rtos-vendors-2020) ![Picture of James Deutch | Principal Field Applications Engineer](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/James%20Deutch%20Photo%2001.jpg?width=30&name=James%20Deutch%20Photo%2001.jpg) [James Deutch | Principal Field Applications Engineer: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/james-deutch-principal-field-applications-engineer) May 8, 2020 2:16:17 PM _______________ Lynx Software Technologies has built and supported real-time operating systems (RTOSes) since 1988. We have witnessed hardware and embedded software technologies evolve and have supported our customers through the design,... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/best-real-time-operating-system-rtos-vendors-2020) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/Commercial%20kernels%2002.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-is-a-separation-kernel) #### [What Is A Separation Kernel?](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-is-a-separation-kernel) ![Picture of Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg?width=30&name=Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg) [Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/tim-loveless-principal-solutions-architect) Mar 22, 2020 12:02:33 PM _______________ Having built both separation kernels and real-time operating systems—and supported customers using both across a wide range of industries—we are familiar with the pros and cons of each software technology, as well as their security,... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-is-a-separation-kernel) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/TC-16-51%20BG%2005.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/tc-16-51-adding-bottom-up-interference-analysis-for-mcps) #### [TC-16/51: Adding Bottom Up Interference Analysis for MCPs](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/tc-16-51-adding-bottom-up-interference-analysis-for-mcps) ![Picture of Mark Brown | Systems Architect](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20190910b_MarkBrown.jpg?width=30&name=20190910b_MarkBrown.jpg) [Mark Brown | Systems Architect: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/mark-brown-systems-architect) Jan 28, 2020 2:20:00 PM _______________ I hadn't heard of "bottom up" avionics certification before I read FAA's TC-16/51. But now, looking back at it, I think the authors from Thales Avionics, including Xavier Jean, PhD, proposed a big change in perspective. In their own... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/tc-16-51-adding-bottom-up-interference-analysis-for-mcps) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/Linux%20Challenges%20BG%2002.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-are-the-problems-with-embedded-linux) #### [What Are the Problems with Embedded Linux?](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-are-the-problems-with-embedded-linux) ![Picture of Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg?width=30&name=Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg) [Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/tim-loveless-principal-solutions-architect) Jan 13, 2020 10:24:00 AM _______________ [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-are-the-problems-with-embedded-linux) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/RESOURCE%20IMAGES/RTOSES.jpg) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/most-popular-real-time-operating-systems-rtos-old) #### [What Are the Most Popular Real-Time Operating Systems in 2024?](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/most-popular-real-time-operating-systems-rtos-old) ![Picture of Ian Ferguson | VP Marketing](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ian%201-1.jpg?width=30&name=Ian%201-1.jpg) [Ian Ferguson | VP Marketing: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/ian-ferguson-vp-marketing) Nov 14, 2019 10:49:00 AM WHO ARE WE? Lynx Software Technologies has built and supported real-time operating systems (RTOSes) since 1988. We have witnessed hardware and embedded software technologies evolve and have supported our customers through the design, development,... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/most-popular-real-time-operating-systems-rtos-old) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/Do%20You%20Need%20RTOS%20BG.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/do-you-need-an-rtos-real-time-operating-system) #### [Do You Need a Real-Time Operating System?](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/do-you-need-an-rtos-real-time-operating-system) ![Picture of Chris Barlow | Technical Product Manager](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris%20Barlow%20-%20Technical%20Product%20Manager-1.jpg?width=30&name=Chris%20Barlow%20-%20Technical%20Product%20Manager-1.jpg) [Chris Barlow | Technical Product Manager: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/chris-barlow-technical-product-manager) Nov 11, 2019 10:29:00 AM _______________ Do Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOSes) consistently provide the most effective platform for realizing your embedded software system design? Most RTOS vendors seem to think so, frequently citing RTOS benefits while rarely discussing... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/do-you-need-an-rtos-real-time-operating-system) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/Choosing%20RTOS%20.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/how-to-choose-a-real-time-operating-system-rtos) #### [How to Choose a Real-Time Operating System](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/how-to-choose-a-real-time-operating-system-rtos) ![Picture of Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg?width=30&name=Tim_Loveless-Photo.jpg) [Tim Loveless | Principal Solutions Architect: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/tim-loveless-principal-solutions-architect) Oct 14, 2019 10:32:00 AM _______________ Choosing an RTOS is not as simple as choosing a car. We know about cars; we know their strengths and weaknesses and we intuitively understand compromises like performance vs practicality or luxury vs price. We see all kinds of... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/how-to-choose-a-real-time-operating-system-rtos) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/LYNX%20MOSA.ic%20Automotive.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/realizing-modern-automotive-software-environments) #### [Realizing modern Automotive Software Environments](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/realizing-modern-automotive-software-environments) ![Picture of Chris Barlow | Technical Product Manager](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chris%20Barlow%20-%20Technical%20Product%20Manager-1.jpg?width=30&name=Chris%20Barlow%20-%20Technical%20Product%20Manager-1.jpg) [Chris Barlow | Technical Product Manager: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/chris-barlow-technical-product-manager) Oct 9, 2019 2:17:00 PM _______________ The complexity of today’s automobiles is increasing with every new model on the market. A modern car can contain hundreds of electronic control units and with connectivity and autonomy becoming commonplace, this is increasing... [Read More](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/realizing-modern-automotive-software-environments) [![](https://www.lynx.com/hubfs/AC%2020-148%20FAA%20RSC.png) ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-is-reusable-software-component-rsc) #### [What is a Reusable Software Component?](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/what-is-reusable-software-component-rsc) ![Picture of Whitfield Thomas | Content Manager](https://www.lynx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Whit%2002%20Smaller%20grey.jpg?width=30&name=Whit%2002%20Smaller%20grey.jpg) [Whitfield Thomas | Content Manager: ](https://www.lynx.com/embedded-systems-learning-center/author/whitfield-thomas-content-manager) Mar 11, 2019 10:45:00 AM A DO-178B/C Reusable Software Component (RSC) is a software collection that is recognized as meeting the requirements of RTCA/DO-178B/C and that may be used on more than one project without having to regenerate certification artifacts. The FAA... 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