Real-Time Linux Fits Mission-Critical VME Applications

January 31st, 2007

iHawk(TM) VME is a commercial platform for mission-critical simulation, data acquisition, industrial and aerospace applications. Each iHawk includes the RedHawk Linux real-time operating system. Compatible with the popular Red Hat(R) Linux distribution, RedHawk features high I/O throughput, fast response to external events and optimized interprocess communication. RedHawk is the ideal Linux environment for complex real-time applications.

RedHawk Linux is based upon a multithreaded, fully preemptible Linux kernel with low-latency enhancements. RedHawk’s true symmetric multiprocessing support includes load balancing and CPU shielding to maximize determinism and real-time performance in time-critical solutions. A user-level application can be guaranteed to respond to an external event in less than 30 microseconds on a shielded processor.

iHawk VME hardware options include Concurrent’s Real-time Clock & Interrupt Module (RCIM), a multifunction I/O card designed for time-critical applications that require rapid response to external events. The RCIM includes a synchronized clock readable by multiple systems, up to 8 programmable timers and up to 12 input and 12 output external interrupt lines. An optional on-board GPS module is available to align the RCIM’s synchronized clock to GPS standard time.

For more information, visit the Concurrent website.

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