Part Number: MSP430F5529
Tool/software: Linux
The open-source RTOS called "NUFR" has been ported to the MSP430/MSP430X CPUs. NUFR is a full featured RTOS--not just a simple scheduler. Features:
- MSP430 and MSP430X 16- and 20-bit models
- Make system included; all free/open-source tools
- Prioritized & Preemptive multitasking; Round-Robin multitasking; context switching from interrupt handlers
- Low-power extensions: tickless OS; special logic for low power mode
- RNET IPv4/IPv6/UDP stack runs on NUFR
- Message-based, event-driven
- Example project for Launchpad board
- Small RAM footprint: OS itself consumes 600 bytes; example project (2 1/2 tasks) at 1800 bytes
- Offline development environment included; unit test strategy
- Uses latest GCC (Somnium, was Red Hat) compiler
- Includes a few manuals and how-to text files; document how to install GCC compiler, etc.
- Source code follows best-practice coding standards. Well-documented. Doxygen comments embedded
Take it for a test drive!
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