Reap the Rewards of Open-Source Software (Download)

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Embedded systems are emerging as a go-to solution for many projects. This rapid uptake in embedded interest is due, in large part, to advances in semiconductor technology and the advancement of open software. With such coalescence, many in the design community seek core software that’s not proprietary and/or with a complex structure. The answer comes in the form of open-source software (OSS).

Today, there’s a flurry of vendors offering embedded technology. Nearly all have their own proprietary software. However, this bounty of software doesn’t bode well for embedded designs. A better solution is needed, one that’s flexible, interoperable, and standardized (and non-proprietary).