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The VRTX Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) provides an advanced, high-performance, modular solution for embedded systems based on a wide range of target processors and cores. VRTX leads the industry in reliability, real-time performance, and advanced software development tools.

As a testament to its reliability, VRTX is the only commercial RTOS certifiable under the US FAA's stringent RTCA/ DO-178B level A standard for mission-critical aerospace systems, the highest in the avionics industry. To achieve this, VRTX has undergone rigorous 100% code coverage testing and requirements traceability analysis.

VRTX also scales to meet your memory and functionality requirements, whether you need a compact multitasking executive or a complete OS with advanced features such as POSIX, memory protection, priority inheritance, Java, and comprehensive networking support.

With an 18-year track record of upward compatibility, VRTX enables you to easily reuse software from one design generation to the next.

Major Product Features:

Premier multitasking development tools reduce time-to-market

Proven technology provides a solid foundation for your application

Deterministic, preemptive multitasking kernels deliver industry-leading performance

Scalable solutions maximize your flexibility in making performance, functionality, and size tradeoffs

MMU support enhances reliability and optimizes performance through fine-grain cache control

Standard POSIX interfaces provide familiar, intuitive APIs and ease host-based prototyping

18-year track record of upward compatibility preserves investment in existing code

Mentor Graphics Corporation, 8005 SW Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070. Phone: 503-685-7000; Fax: 503-685-1903.

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