“OnCore breaks sub 5-microsecond response time barrier for
the time required to switch between a random Linux application and
a real-time task. Using OnCore’s Systems Software Foundation
and its recently announced Linux for Real-Time product running on
the new 550 MHz version of the PowerPC 750, OnCore halved its
previous record shattering response time.”
“OnCore’s scalable, highly resilient architecture made it
possible to design a system that would run mission-critical,
real-time applications, and simultaneously run a standard version
of Linux on a network switch outfitted with 1 to 64
high-performance PowerPC 750 processor cards per node. Prior to the
OnCore solutions, the customer had evaluated four embedded Linux
solutions; each had fallen far short of the requirements to deliver
true real-time characteristics.”
“Developers of embedded systems have had the need for a fast
RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) and the power to support advanced
operating systems, like Linux, on a variety of embedded platforms.
OnCore has answered the call with its advanced microkernel
foundation. How does it work? Powerful operating systems such as
Linux and other enterprise-class OSs, and real-time application
interfaces such as POSIX and Cthreads can run on top of the OnCore
foundation microkernel in MMU-protected partitions. OnCore also
supports a range of Linux usage models to insure that developers
don’t get stuck with a static embedded Linux environment.
Implementing this unique approach to solve a complex problem,
OnCore is able to use a standard version of Linux in an embedded
environment while running real-time applications with predictable
response characteristics. The behavior of Linux is left unchanged
and thus, runs all standard Linux applications.”