The embedded market demands higher standards than ever. The EU CRA (September 2026) makes security a legal requirement.
RTOS Selection
FreeRTOS: microcontrollers, IoT. VxWorks: safety-critical (aerospace, automotive, medical). Zephyr: modern, broad chip support, built-in networking.
Device Drivers
Linux kernel (USB, PCIe, SPI, I2C), Windows WDM/WDF, and RTOS-specific drivers.
Security-First Design
Secure boot chains, encrypted OTA, hardware-backed key storage, MISRA-C compliance, static analysis.
Industry Standards
ISO 26262 (automotive), IEC 62304 (medical), DO-178C (aerospace), IEC 61508 (industrial).