Zephyr RTOS Development Services
Enable the power of Zephyr RTOS with our expert firmware development services. Iomico's engineers have successfully delivered numerous projects leveraging Zephyr, an open-source, vendor-neutral RTOS by the Linux Foundation. Whether you’re launching a new project or looking to enhance an existing one, our expertise in implementing Zephyr ensures robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
Why Choose Zephyr RTOS?
Zephyr RTOS is the preferred choice for applications requiring real-time performance, scalability, and advanced security features. It’s particularly well-suited for IoT, automotive, healthcare, and industrial automation industries.
Zephyr provides a lightweight and scalable foundation for developing embedded applications, catering to tiny resource-constrained devices as well as multicore SoCs of various architectures, including big.LITTLE. Efficient multitasking is no challenge for Zephyr, thanks to its robust multithreading support and inter-processor communication (IPC) services.
The development speed is accelerated to 20-30% using Zephyr compared to FreeRTOS.
Our Expertise
We specialize and focused on Zephyr-based development. We deeply understand Zephyr’s modular architecture, which allows us to customize the OS for your specific needs, whether for wearables (fitness/healthcare), connected sensors, data monitoring solutions (oil and gas/agriculture), smart systems (smart locks), tracking devices (pet trackers), cameras, modems, or wireless gateways.
Benefits of Zephyr Development
Rapid Project Initiation: Zephyr’s real-time OS expedites project kick-off, enabling quick proof of concept or MVP development. Its comprehensive peripheral driver base and meta-tool West streamline engineering, especially during prototyping.
Scalability & Maintenance: Zephyr is ideal for projects with device variability or product families, thanks to its extensible build system that provides an overlay for Device Tree Source (DTS) and software configuration files. This allows for the creation of a foundational configuration with minimal changes, simplifying scalability and ongoing support.
Microcontroller Flexibility: Zephyr’s support for multiple architectures ensures smooth transitions between microcontrollers from various manufacturers. This flexibility is crucial when navigating semiconductor supply chain challenges.
Rich Peripheral Support: Zephyr includes built-in drivers and interfaces for a wide variety of peripherals (e.g., 1-wire, QSPI), such as sensors, communication modules (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Cellular, GNSS), and storage devices. This extensive support simplifies integration with external components, enabling faster prototyping and development
Ecosystem Integration: Zephyr's support for industry-standard protocols and interfaces (e.g., MQTT, CoAP, USB, CAN) ensures seamless integration with existing ecosystems and frameworks. This reduces the effort required to connect devices to cloud platforms, IoT networks, automotive systems and others.
Reduced risk: Supporting and using a vast array of well-tested, Zephyr members-supported development boards (Nordic, STM, TI, Espressif, NXP, Microchip, Silicon Labs), minimizes the risk of hardware-related issues, allowing developers to focus on application logic. Being a Nordic Design Partner, we have seen ourselves how efficient it could be to prototype the projects using their devkits (nRF52/53/54/91 series).
Zephyr RTOS Assistance We Provide
Design Planning: We collaborate closely with your team to define the architecture and requirements of your application, ensuring that the design aligns with your goals and leverages the full capabilities of the Zephyr RTOS.
Real-time Tuning and Optimization: Our experts fine-tune the system for real-time performance, optimizing scheduling and resource allocation to meet your applications' stringent timing requirements.
Driver Development and Updates: We develop custom drivers tailored to your hardware, ensuring compatibility and performance. We provide ongoing updates to keep your drivers updated on the latest hardware and software advancements.
Vulnerability and Defect Tracking and Mitigation: We actively monitor for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and manage defects, implementing timely patches and updates to maintain your systems' security and reliability.
BSP and custom drivers: We create and maintain BSPs that provide the necessary support for your hardware, along with custom drivers that enhance functionality and performance tailored to your specific needs.
Custom Kernel Modifications: We tailor the Zephyr kernel to meet your specific application requirements, optimizing resource management for peak performance.
Power Management: Our engineers implement energy-efficient design strategies, maximizing battery life and reducing energy consumption in your devices.
Zephyr Porting: We help you migrate your applications from other operating systems to Zephyr, ensuring seamless integration and improved performance.
Long-Term Support: We offer long-term support for your projects, ensuring your applications remain stable and receive updates, including enhancements and security patches, as needed.
Zephyr Training
Beyond development, we also offer specialized training programs for engineers looking to deepen their understanding of Zephyr RTOS. Our training sessions are designed to equip your team with the knowledge and skills needed to maximize Zephyr’s potential in your projects.