Why VxWorks?

Innovative real-time embedded systems need a robust real-time operating system (RTOS) that leverages the latest and greatest enhancements in processor and hardware technology. Why is VxWorks the RTOS for your next project?

• Proven: VxWorks is the RTOS that powers more than 1 billion real-time systems across the globe, from small consumer products to commercial airliners. When the consequences for failure are expensive or, worse, life threatening, VxWorks RTOS is the only choice. After 30 years of RTOS leadership and consistently successful deployments, Wind River is the name you know you can trust.
• Optimized: VxWorks RTOS has been optimized for performance, determinism, and code footprint on each processor platform it runs on. VxWorks RTOS is also optimized for specialized hardware support for such features as network acceleration and graphics. Why waste processing power on a non-optimized RTOS?
• Innovative: VxWorks is leading the market in RTOS innovation. The first RTOS with 32-bit and 64-bit processing, multi-core and multi-OS support, and diverse connectivity options, VxWorks provides our customers with the leading-edge RTOS functionality they require to stay competitive. Why go with an RTOS that doesn't provide the solutions you need to take advantage of the latest technology?

Unparalleled Innovation

VxWorks drives RTOS innovation in key requirement areas for embedded systems. By their very nature, embedded systems are constrained by memory, performance, and power consumption. Application requirements continuously grow to satisfy new safety and security standards and customer value criteria such as rich user interfaces and connectivity. VxWorks meets these growing requirements with unparalleled RTOS innovation:

• Multi-core/multi-OS: VxWorks is designed for use in various multi-core configurations as a single operating system in symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP) and asymmetrical multiprocessing (AMP) modes or as a guest RTOS on top of Wind River Hypervisor.
• Scalability: VxWorks offers robust and reliable RTOS performance on small memory- and CPU-constrained devices up to full 64-bit multi-core systems for high-end processing. Because of this scalability, VxWorks is the ideal RTOS for creating a common software platform for a product line of embedded devices.
• Security and safety: Our leadership in safe and secure systems includes an RTOS with COTS certification for conforming to the highest levels of global safety standards, including RTCA DO-178B, EUROCAE ED-12B and IEC 61508. VxWorks also provides a multilevel secure (MLS), High Robustness RTOS for the demanding requirements of the Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). VxWorks is the first RTOS to be certified under Wurldtech's Achilles certification program, an internationally recognized standard for industrial cyber-security.
• Connectivity: VxWorks provides industry-leading advanced networking solutions for every facet of embedded systems communications, from device to device via USB, and core to core in an AMP multi-core system with MIPC.
• Graphics: VxWorks RTOS and Wind River Media Library form a robust platform for embedded graphics solutions. With Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite, developers have a complete graphical user interface (GUI) development system for next-generation devices.

Significant Strengths

At Wind River, we take pride in the innovations in VxWorks that have made it the No. 1 RTOS in the world, and we're committed to continued innovation in each of our core strength areas:

• Footprint: VxWorks has a completely configurable and tunable small memory footprint for today's memory-constrained systems. You control how much of the operating system you need.
• Real-time performance: Capable of dealing with the most demanding time constraints, VxWorks is a high-performance RTOS tuned for both determinism and responsiveness.
• Reliability: A high-reliability RTOS, VxWorks provides certification evidence required by strict security standards. Even for non-safety-critical systems, VxWorks is counted on to run forever, error free.
• Scalability: An indispensable RTOS foundation for very small-scale devices, large-scale networking systems, and everything in between, VxWorks is the first RTOS to provide full 64-bit processing to support the ever growing data requirements for embedded real-time systems. VxWorks is scalable in terms of memory footprint and functionality; you will tune it to the exact needs of your project.

Technology Highlights

Hardware

• Processor architecture support
• Board support

Multi-core

• VxWorks multi-core technology

Middleware

• Networking
• Advanced networking
• Network security
• Mobility
• Wireless
• Network management
• Graphics
• Connectivity

64-bit Support	Key Benefits
Break through the RTOS 4GB memory barrier. Take advantage of unique optimizations available for the latest-generation 64-bit processors. Gain performance and precision.	Leverage the full benefit of the processing power in your hardware platform. Gain performance and scalability for next-generation devices.

Multi-core Support	Key Benefits
Out-of-the-box support for multi-core processors Alignment to multiple CPU vendor roadmaps and release schedules Pre-integrated, optimized industry-specific solutions, e.g., Wind River Network Acceleration Platform	Lifetime cost reduction (initial purchase plus support and maintenance) for customers who seek hardware consolidation for smaller footprints with the same or more processing power Reduced time-to-market because of a minimal lag in being able to exploit CPU technologies and freedom of choice across suppliers

Extensive Connectivity	Key Benefits
Ability to quickly adopt industry-leading protocols and standards Industry-proven networking support, including offload acceleration Large ecosystem of partners for specialized requirements	Reduced time-to-market Reduced integration cost Reduced testing time when integrating VxWorks into a platform

Deterministic and High Performance	Key Benefits
Meets strict timing requirements for embedded real-time applications Optimizes performance for a variety of applications	Efficient and purpose-built to optimize performance in real-time applications, reducing CPU and memory cost Optimal cost model for different footprint and processing power requirements; not "one size fits all"

Flexible Business Model	Key Benefits
Reduced expenditure burden for initial investment Production licenses that enable multiple projects and are paid on in-service applications	Minimized project startup costs Production costs shifted to operating expenses, making budget allocation more manageable and predictable Extensible licensing across all projects, so the more projects the lower the contribution per customer product Licensing aligned with customer success

Complete Offer	Key Benefits
Complete services portfolio Broad partner network Supporting tools, plug-ins, and utilities	Reduced need for large custom builds so minimized project risk Increased ability to deliver on time and on budget because of large skills base available in market True solution approach; not a toolkit No hidden costs in resolving unknowns

VxWorks Core Platforms

• Wind River General Purpose Platform is a versatile platform used for devices ranging from aerospace and defense, automotive telematics, and small-footprint consumer devices to industrial devices and networking equipment.
• Wind River Platform for Industrial Devices provides industrial and medical device manufacturers with essential multimedia and connectivity run-time technologies, including drivers and protocols for connected devices on the factory floor, wireless peripherals, and other devices within the network infrastructure. Targets include industrial automation, building automation, medical, transportation, and test and measurement devices.
• Wind River Platform for Medical Devices provides medical device developers with an embedded software development solution based on industry-proven VxWorks and leverages the essential networking, security, and connectivity run-time technologies. The platform addresses the challenges developers face by providing ready to use security and safety elements, small footprint, scalability, and a comprehensive partner ecosystem to facilitate tighter product integration.
• Wind River Platform for Network Equipment enables customers to rapidly create, test, deploy, maintain, and manage high-quality network infrastructure devices. It offers an extensive suite of security protocols to protect network data. It is ideally suited for wireless infrastructure, enterprise network, core networking, network edge, WiMAX and LTE infrastructure, and broadband access devices.
• Wind River Platform for Automotive Devices was designed for the development of applications that require high reliability, low power consumption, and a small memory footprint. Its targets include both vehicle and security control systems (powertrain, engine, antilock brakes, crash and airbag sensors, window/door entry) and in-vehicle systems (digital dashboard displays, navigation systems, telematics systems, and entertainment systems).
• Wind River Platform for Consumer Devices offers a fast-boot, small-footprint run-time environment ideal for memory-constrained devices. Platform targets include digital video, mobile handheld, digital imaging, and broadband access devices.
• Wind River Network Acceleration Platform delivers Gigabit Ethernet wire-speed performance for network infrastructure equipment using multi-core technologies. The platform is a comprehensive, integrated bundle of Wind River's industry-leading multi-core-ready run-time technologies. It comes standard with control plane operating system support—Wind River Linux or VxWorks—and data plane acceleration software, including a fast real-time bare metal executive and high-performance networking software.

VxWorks Certified Platforms

VxWorks safe and secure platforms deliver the foundation companies need to address the security and safety aspects of critical applications, including certification evidence required for stringent certifications by standards bodies:

• Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform delivers complete ARINC 653 Part 1, Supplement 2 conformance and expands the ARINC 653 XML configuration capabilities to enable a true multi-vendor platform that supports fully independent RTCA DO-297/EUROCAE ED-124 IMA supplier sourcing.
• Wind River VxWorks Cert Platform provides a proven safety critical software development environment for delivering applications that must be certified to the requirements of RTCA DO-178B or IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems [E/E/PES]) and related safety critical software standards. Complete certification evidence is provided for DO-178B and IEC 61508.
• Wind River VxWorks MILS Platform delivers the security foundation aerospace and defense companies need to meet the real-time operating system requirements for high robustness (EAL6+) multilevel secure systems.