Nucleus RTOS (Real-time Operating System)
Deployed on over 3 Billion Devices
This video is a fast paced introduction to Mentor Embedded Nucleus RTOS Power Management framework. View Video
Nucleus is a proven, stable, and optimized RTOS deployed on over 3 billion embedded devices. It’s the first RTOS integrated with power management features (DVFS, Deep Sleep Modes, and Power/Clock Gating) enabling engineers to take full advantage of the latest power saving technologies in today’s silicon. With Nucleus, developers can deploy a kernel as small as 2k on a wide selection of hardware including MCU, DSP, FPGA, and MPU.
Key Features and Benefits
- Stable Deterministic Kernel with a Small Memory Footprint (as low as 2 kb)
- Power Management APIs for Low Power Design
- Industrial Bus (I2C, SPI) Connectivity
- USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Connectivity
- Networking and Wireless Connectivity
- File System Software for FAT and SAFE
- Data and Network Security
- Rich UI Development
- Integrated Development Tools with Eclipse-Based IDE
- Extensive Architecture Support including ARM, MIPS, and Power
Available Configurations
Nucleus RTOS is available in the following configurations:
- Nucleus Source Code: Kernel, drivers and libraries
- An integrated eclipse based IDE (Sourcery CodeBench) and Software Trace with the Nucleus ReadyStart Edition
- A full-featured binary version of Nucleus RTOS, optimized for size to fit in the internal memory of an MCU
- Free software for select hardware for companies with annual revenues under $1 Million dollars
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Hardware Support
Nucleus supports leading embedded architectures, including:
- ARM
- ColdFire
- MicroBlaze
- MIPS
- NIOS II
- Power
- SuperH
View the full list of supported hardware
Demonstrations and downloads
Download EvaluationNucleus ReadyStart
Nucleus RTOS
Resources
Measuring RTOS Performance: What? Why? How?
White Paper: In the world of smart phones and tablet PCs memory might be cheap, but in the more constrained universe of deeply embedded devices, it is still a precious resource. This is one of the many reasons why most... View White Paper
Nucleus RTOS Communities
Nucleus RTOS user forums — discussions, design tips, sample designs and more. Visit
Success Stories
Honeywell
Honeywell chooses Nucleus RTOS to develop its critical Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System because of its reputation in the aviation industry for reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
Garmin
The Nucleus operating system provides Garmin with the full source code and flexible business model needed for them to develop its CNX80 Avionics Navigator system.
ZOLL
ZOLL chose the Nucleus operating system for their AED Plus™ automated external defibrillator because it proved to be successful in previous designs and kept costs down.