Trilithic

Nucleus RTOS provides Trilithic’s developers with an embedded operating system that is easy to use, easy to install, and that keeps costs down.

“We needed a robust OS with a networking stack and support at a reasonable price for two simultaneous design projects.”

Gary Sinde, project engineer, Trilithic

Trilithic's 9581 SST Return Path Analyzer

Industry Segment

  • Test & Measurement

Tools Used

  • Nucleus Operating SystemNucleus RTOS is an efficient real-time operating system with storage and database management, USB, networking and connectivity, multimedia technology and advance graphical user interface capabilities.
  • Nucleus NetworkingNucleus Real Time OS incorporates a wide range of networking and communication protocols, drivers, and utilities – all built from the ground up to ensure maximum throughput with low-resource usage.

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Nucleus RTOS Chosen for the 9581 SST Return Path Analyzer from Trilithic

Developers at Trilithic needed an embedded operating system that was simple to use and easy to install. They also wanted a flexible business model to control costs.

The decision centered around four OSes: Blunk, Nucleus RTOS, VxWorks and Windows CE. Nucleus RTOS was chosen for its robustness and ease of use. Developers also liked the availability of Nucleus software training, specific processor support and tested integration with their chosen compiler.

Nucleus RTOS has a successful reputation for providing the foundation for many embedded applications in the industrial controls market. The comprehensive software family includes kernels, networking, USB, graphics and file system software.

The 9581 SST Return Path Analyzer

Trilithic 9581 The 9581 SST is part of the Guardian Family. The centerpiece of the Guardian Return Path Maintenance System, the 9581 SST performs the dual functions of supporting Trilithic field units and supplying monitoring data to local and remote controllers. The only DSP-based return analyzer in the industry, the 9581 SST is as cost-effective as it is fast and versatile.

“Overall, Nucleus RTOS has proven to be a solid running OS by providing the reliable foundation we needed to successfully develop our products. Nucleus RTOS perfectly met our design needs.”

Gary Sinde, project engineer, Trilithic

About Trilithic

Trilithic, Inc. is an industry leader providing telecommunications solutions for major Broadband and RF & Microwave markets around the world. The company is comprised of three major divisions. Broadband Instruments & Systems offers test, analysis and quality management solutions for the major cable television systems around the world. The RF & Microwave Components Division provides various components and custom subsystems for companies specializing in cellular, military and other wireless applications. The E.A.S. Division is a leading supplier of government-mandated Emergency Alert Systems used by HFC service providers.

Embedded Software Tools

Nucleus RTOS - Wins over VxWorks and Windows CE for robustness and ease of use

Nucleus RTOS consists of a wide variety of feature-rich, add-on middleware components including prototyping tools, real-time kernels, TCP/IP protocol stack, portable graphics software package and development tools. All these components are tightly integrated into a seamless embedded OS platform, ready for application software development.

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