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RT-Thread: Pioneering Real-Time Operating System for RISC-V

By July 12, 2024No Comments2 min read
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In the realm of modern computing architectures, the emergence of RISC-V marks a significant development, offering unprecedented openness and flexibility for processor design and implementation. At the forefront of this revolution, the RT-Thread open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) actively contributes to the construction of the RISC-V ecosystem. Its open-source nature perfectly aligns with the RISC-V community’s principles of openness. Combining its modular architecture, minimalist kernel, and rich middleware packages, RT-Thread has become the top choice for real-time operating systems in RISC-V projects.

At the recent 2024 RT-Thread Global Tech Conference (June 1 – June 6), over 30,000 participants attended, and the event featured 54 RT-Thread-related topics. Among these, 7 topics were related to RISC-V, contributed by RT-Thread community developers and partners. This highlights the close and rapidly developing relationship between RT-Thread and the RISC-V ecosystem.

RT-Thread’s Support for RISC-V

RT-Thread Studio IDE supports rapid development for RISC-V.

https://youtu.be/2sA5z2LUw_o?si=27XWKjiGzKvSiRAo

Future Prospects and Innovation

RT-Thread’s extensive support for RISC-V and its active role in the community underscore its position as the leading RTOS in this field. Looking ahead, as RISC-V rapidly expands, RT-Thread will continue to innovate and develop. RT-Thread will maintain its support for the entire range of RISC-V chips and hardware, further optimizing performance and accelerating the adoption of RISC-V in the industry.

About RT-Thread:

RT-Thread is an open-source embedded real-time operating system that boasts a wealth of middle-tier components and a robust hardware and software ecosystem. These features have made it an ideal choice for supporting the Internet of Things industry. Since its creation in 2006, RT-Thread has powered over 2 billion devices across a wide range of industries, including wearables, smart home appliances, automotive electronics, medical electronics, consumer electronics, and energy. Github Repository: https://github.com/RT-Thread/rt-thread