PowerPC RTOS - Real-time Operating Systems for 'PowerPC Architecture'

PowerPC RTOS List

From my research for Selecting an Embedded RTOS, here is a quick list of RTOSes that support the PowerPC architecture:

µC/OS-II (MicroC/OS-II) - µC/OS-II, The Real-Time Kernel is a highly portable, ROMable, very scalable, preemptive real-time, multitasking kernel (RTOS) for microprocessors and microcontrollers. µC/OS-II runs on a large number of processor architectures. A Validation Suite(tm) developed for µC/OS-II provides all of the documentation necessary to deliver µC/OS-II as a pre-certifiable software component for safety critical systems.
AMX Real Time Operating System (RTOS) - AMX meets the stringent requirements of real-time applications. First released in 1980, the AMX family of kernels has been used worldwide at more than 2,600 development sites. AMX Source code is provided. A sample program illustrates the proper use of AMX services. AMX documentation is comprehensive and includes tutorial explanations and examples. The Reference Manual highlights answers to common technical support questions. It is KADAK's policy to provide prompt technical support to AMX users.
C EXECUTIVE® and PSXtm Real-time Kernels (RTOS) - C EXECUTIVE is a real-time, multi-tasking, ROMable kernel for embedded systems, and is available for 8-, 16- and 32-bit CISC processors, a wide variety of RISC processors, and DSP. It provides fast context switching, small kernel size, and support for over 20 processors. Optional DOS-compatible file system , TCP/IP , and SNMP are available. PSX provides an optional subset of POSIX.1 system calls.
CMX-RTX(tm) - CMX-RTX is a truly preemptive, multi-tasking RTOS supporting a wide variety of 8-, 16-, 32- and 64-bit microcomputers, microprocessors, and DSP's. This "lean and mean" RTOS offers the smallest footprint, the fastest context switching times, and the lowest interrupt latency times available on the market today.
eCosPro® - Designed from the ground up as a deeply embedded open source RTOS and introduced in 1996, eCos is a mature and reliable system that incorporates a wealth of features. Functionality: Out of the box, eCosPro includes the runtime functionality necessary for the majority of embedded applications: standards based APIs, libraries, filesystems, networking, communications, compatibility layers, graphics, and debugging support. Apart from third party offerings, all of these features are included as standard in our eCosPro releases.
ELinOS - ELinOS is an integrated development environment for embedded systems with Linux. Working seamless from driver development up to applications - ELinOS offers various tools, supports adequate boot strategies, can be easily handled due to graphical tools, is available for the established embedded hardware.
INTEGRITY® Real-time Operating System - The INTEGRITY RTOS is a secure, memory protected RTOS intended for use in embedded and enterprise systems that require total reliability and absolute security. INTEGRITY is certified conformant to POSIX 1003.1 system interfaces.
LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM) - LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM) is a continuously updated, Web-based resource for embedded Linux development, delivering subscription-based access to hundreds of cross-compiled packages optimized and tested on reference boards from leading semiconductor manufacturers, a processor-optimized cross-development environment, and participation in the Developer Exchange, which provides interactive support from TimeSys, semiconductor companies, and industry experts in the Open Source community.
LynxOS® - The LynxOS® RTOS is the superior foundation for sophisticated real-time systems: * Linux compatibility and POSIX conformance * Choice of development environments and tools * Real-time network and enhanced TCP/IP stack * High availability and MMU support.
MontaVista Linux - MontaVista Linux Professional Edition (Pro) is the ideal platform for developers who need a powerful yet flexible solution that allow projects to be delivered on-time and on-budget. Pro enables the development of state-of-the-art applications across a wide array of embedded markets, including networking and communications, instrumentation and control, aerospace and defense, SOHO devices, and medical electronics.
MQX(TM) Real-Time Operating System - The MQX Real-time Operating System provides proven performance, with blazing real-time speed within a tiny footprint. The MQX RTOS is designed to be easy to configure to balance code size with performance requirements; alternative settings can be selected, benchmarked and iterated to optimize cost and performance.
Nucleus Plus - Nucleus PLUS provides an extensive set of real-time services including task control, task communication, task synchronization, memory management and programmable timers. Nucleus PLUS is renowned for its broad range of facilities for building efficient embedded systems.
Nucleus® - Mentor Graphics' Nucleus RTOS portfolio includes kernels, networking, USB, graphics and a file system -- all developed with the embedded software engineer in mind. Efficiency in both code execution and code size has been fully considered to bring the maximum in robustness and feature support. Since Nucleus software products are shipped in source code form, there are no restrictions on development environments. Nucleus products have been compiled, linked and executed using the most commercially available development tools. This means that you can get your software downloaded and running with minimal effort.
OS-9 - Microware OS-9 is more than just an operating system, it includes development tools, software components, the OS kernel, networking, graphics, power management and more. OS-9 Add-ons are also available for additional networking and functionality. Microware OS-9 is provided for a variety of processors, please select a specific product in the table below for more information.
OSE RTOS - The OSE real-time kernel combines rich functionality with high performance and true deterministic real-time behavior. It is a fully pre-emptive kernel with priority-based scheduling and is optimized to provide high rates of data throughput. OSE was designed for use in complex, distributed and fault tolerant systems. Its tremendously efficient message-passing programming model and clear interfaces bring simplicity to today's complex software design. OSE offers a faster way of developing embedded systems.
PikeOS - The foundation of PikeOS is a powerful real-time operating system, based on the latest microkernel technology. The microkernel controls access to the hardware, thereby guaranteeing safety. Above the microkernel, the system software implements multiple software partitions on a signle CPU, with strict separation between them. Each partition can run an entire operating system such as Linux, POSIX, or OSEK or application programs.
PrKERNELv4 - Fully Preemptive Kernel - PrKERNELv4 is a fully "preemptive kernel" which enables true real-time operation. The kernel prevents priority inversion of service calls and has a low latency. Our key features, such as the "system trace" function for debugging, provide key value-added capability to the operating system.
QNX Neutrino Realtime Operating System - QNX Neutrino is a true microkernel operating system. Under QNX Neutrino, every driver, application, protocol stack, and file system runs outside the kernel, in the safety of memory-protected user space. As a result, virtually any component can fail - and be automatically restarted - without affecting other components or the kernel.
RTKernelRISC - RTKernel-RISC is a powerful real-time multitasking scheduler for embedded systems designed specifically for RISC platforms. RTKernel RISC is compact (about 16k code, 6k data), fast, and offers excellent real-time response times. All RTKernel-RISC threads run within a single program (single process, multi-threaded).
TargetOS(TM) - TargetOS is a full-featured real-time operating system (RTOS) from Blunk Microsystems designed specifically for embedded applications. TargetOS is fast, small, and preemptive. To help reduce your time to market, TargetOS is integrated with development tools and off-the-shelf board support packages. Custom board support packages and drivers are also available.
ThreadX - ThreadX is Express Logic's advanced Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) designed specifically for deeply embedded applications. ThreadX has many advanced features, including its picokernel architecture, preemption-threshold, and a rich set of system services. Combined with its superior ease-of-use, ThreadX is the ideal choice for the most demanding of embedded applications.
TRANGO - TRANGO technology enables processor secured virtualization for major 32/64 bit RISC architectures : ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, SH, configurable cores and FPGA soft-cores. It is based on a para-virtualization approach (no instruction emulation): it ensures full predictability and close-to-native performance. TRANGO hypervisors are based on TRANGO technology and specialized for each CPU architecture.
velOSity(TM) Real-Time Operating System - The velOSity(TM) real-time operating system (RTOS) is small, fast and royalty free, making it a perfect fit for cost-sensitive, high-volume and resource-constrained embedded applications. Besides being integrated with the best-of-class embedded software tools, velOSity offers developers a rich set of kernel services, device drivers, BSPs and middleware.
Viosoft Arriba(R) - Viosoft's embedded Linux development tools include full, royalty free source code of the embedded Linux kernel, bundled with a state of the art debugger, cross toolchains, and productivity tools, all integrated in a modern easy to use graphical environment. Available on both Windows and Linux hosts, Viosoft's products are positioned to deliver complete debugging coverage of device drivers and applications utilizing threads and shared libraries, from a single debug connection over high speed Ethernet.
VxWorks - VxWorks is the most established and widely deployed device software operating system. Its performance, scalability, and footprint make more than 300 million devices worldwide run faster and more reliably. The next generation of VxWorks adds powerful new features and a focus on openness, performance, dependability, and interoperability.
Wasabi Certified® BSD - OEMs today need robust networking functionality, wide platform support, and guaranteed, tested performance from their embedded operating systems.Wasabi Certified BSD, a certified, tested, and optimized version of the BSD operating system, offers the rich functionality of BSD Unix without Linux's troublesome GPL License and with the security of professional certification, testing and support. It is the premier OS for embedded, server, storage, and other networking-intensive applications.
Windows Automotive - As a leader in information and communications technology, Microsoft is well prepared to offer the automotive industry the software technology and tools it needs to develop a broad range of in-car solutions that address navigation, communication, information, and entertainment needs.
Windows CE - With a choice of componentized and fully-configured platforms and a flexible set of development tools, Windows Embedded puts you in control and helps you more easily build what you want, how you want. Windows CE is designed to be a componentized, small footprint, hard real-time operating system that has been proven to satisfy RTOS requirements by independent industry laboratories.