embOS low-cost small-footprint RTOS supports Altera Nios

Segger's simple kernel adds another key processor

Segger embOS, the low-cost multitasking embedded real-time operating system now has support for the Altera Nios 32 processor.

embOS is a small (<3000 byte), fast RTOS which is available for a wide variety of processors, from 8 to 32-bit. It is available royalty-free with full source-code, and offers an optional TCP/IP stack.

embOS comes with libraries for different memory models, initialization of the controller in "C"-source, usable sample modules and a frame application in source code form. This frame program creates 2 tasks with little functionality. By modifying this frame application, the first steps are very easy (Experienced programmers have the first multitask program running in typically less than 1 hour). All parts that might have to be adapted to the application are provided in source code form.

The support for NioS is based on the GNU toolset, and comes bundled with a suitable build, including GDB with JTAG emulator interface.