embOS-Safe
The RTOS certified for functional safety
embOS-Safe is a real-time operating system (RTOS) that is certified by the German technical inspection authority TÜV SÜD. Certification is compliant with IEC 61508 SIL 3, IEC 62304 Class C, and ISO 26262 ASIL D. Certification for functional-safety standards derived from ICE61508 is also available on request.
Adherence to high safety standards underscores the high quality of SEGGER’s development process. This makes embOS-Safe perfectly suited to serve as a fundamental component in products for which safety is paramount.
Key features
With SEGGER's professional services, customers can take full advantage of all key RTOS features, such as multi-tasking, comprehensive communication and synchronization services, and memory protection.
Safety—certified
Tested, vetted, certified. The embOS development process upholds the highest saftey standards, as set by TÜV SÜD. To put it simply: embOS-Safe is the ideal foundational component for any functional-safety product.
Consistent API
The Application Programming Interface (API) is unchanged as it relates to embOS. This means existing software elements can be (re)used, making embOS-Safe easy to utilize in existing applications.
Certification kit
RTOS certification is quick and easy with embOS-Safe's included Certification Kit. All necessary documents are on hand, including the certificate itself and a comprehensive embOS safety manual.
One-stop solution
As a SEGGER product, embOS-Safe is not only tested and certified—it is the core of SEGGER's one-stop solution. This means that users can take advantage of an extensive portfolio of outstanding software libraries/middleware, debug probes, and production tools.
Use cases
Safety across all product sectors
In many safety-critical applications, the RTOS is the most important component. Using embOS-Safe to isolate safety-critical code ensures operation is free of interference from other tasks, which simplifies application certification.
Industrial
embOS is certified for use in industrial applications in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL3.
Medical
embOS-Safe is certified for use in medical applications in accordance with IEC 62304 Class C.
Automotive
embOS is certified for use in industrial applications in accordance with ISO 26262 ASIL D.
Home appliances
embOS-Safe is certified for use in home-appliance applications in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL3.
How embOS-Safe works
Proven development processes
embOS-Safe is based on embOS, a family of RTOSs deployed in billions of devices. Reliability has been proven through extensive use in a variety of highly demanding applications. This reliability is a key reason for J-Link's reputation as an unflinchingly reliable debug probe that never fails its user. In addition to being used in SEGGER's own hardware products, embOS undergoes thorough internal testing.
When SEGGER put embOS through the rigorous certification process, almost all of the code provided to authorities was the same code that had already proven itself over several decades. The certification process serves as official confirmation that SEGGER processes continue to ensure both reliability and functional safety.
Licensing
embOS-Safe is available under various embedded software license models. All user-created hardware components are royalty free, and there are no additional fees or limits on production volume. Every license model includes a 6-month support-and-update agreement, and there is also an option to extend both support and updates for an additional 12 months. To purchase a license, please contact us.
*Applies to a second seat/product and all additional seats/products of the Single Product License and Single Developer License.
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