Course Overview
A real-time kernel is software that manages the time and resources of a microprocessor, microcontroller or Digital Signal Processor (DSP), and provides indispensable services to your applications. A Real Time Operating System (RTOS) generally contains a real-time kernel and other higher-level services such as file management, protocol stacks, a Graphical User Interface (GUI), and other components. Most additional services revolve around I/O devices.