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    embOS-Safe
    The RTOS certified for functional safety

    embOS is a certified RTOS according to IEC 61508 SIL 3, IEC 62304 Class C, and ISO 26262 ASIL D. embOS-Safe comes with a certification kit containing all necessary documents, including the comprehensive embOS Safety manual.

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    1. 1.Key features
    2. 2.Use cases
    3. 3.How embOS-Safe works
      1. 3.1.Proven development processes
    4. 4.Licensing

    Overview

    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.

     

     

     

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.
     

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    Industrial

    embOS is certified for use in industrial applications in accordance with IEC 61508 SIL3.

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    Medical

    embOS-Safe is certified for use in medical applications in accordance with IEC 62304 Class C.

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    Automotive

    embOS is certified for use in industrial applications in accordance with ISO 26262 ASIL D.

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    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 only to a second license and any additional license(s) purchased for the same product under the Single Product License and Single Developer License.

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