Leonardo picks Wind River VxWorks for software-defined RF
Wind River has announced that Leonardo, a leader in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors, has selected the VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) to implement software-defined advancements for its cutting-edge, safety-related RF system on multicore processor architectures.
To address the challenge of using different multi-core processor architectures in a software-defined environment for individual system functions within the Leonardo RF system, VxWorks is being used to provide a common application runtime environment across processor architectures. Leonardo is developing applications to run on VxWorks and will undergo DO-178C DAL C certification.
“As multi-core processors drive an increasingly software-defined world, new opportunities are emerging to advance aerospace and defence systems,” said Jay Bellissimo, president of Wind River. “VxWorks delivers unmatched deterministic high performance, setting the standard for a scalable, safe, secure, and reliable operating environment for mission-critical computing. Together with Leonardo, we can assist companies in navigating a shifting technology landscape—extending the performance and lifespan of their systems while reducing program and certification risks.”
VxWorks provides flexible single-core and multi-core support on different architectures, enabling individual systems to be configured depending on application performance requirements and safety certification requirements. Proven in the most demanding safety-critical applications, Wind River technology simplifies and reduces costs for organisations aiming to fulfill the rigorous safety certification requirements of EN 50128, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and DO-178C / ED-12C.
VxWorks is the first and only commercial RTOS that supports Open Container Initiative (OCI)–compliant containers. Its OCI container implementation features a lightweight, minimal footprint combined with VxWorks Real-Time Processes (RTP). This allows for the development of containerized applications on VxWorks and enables Leonardo to quickly deploy new software-defined capabilities.
Image: Credit Leonardo.
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