To convert the Linux kernel into a real-time kernel to make it suitable for a wide variety of industrial real-time applications was, among others, an important rationale when founding OSADL. Since January 2016, the Linux Foundation has been taking care of coordinating the real-time development and raising funds for it (Linux Foundation RTL Project). OSADL is contributing considerably to this project as a Member and, as such, representing the automation industry in the consortium.
The Linux kernel developers have a strong need for feedback of users of the respective industrial sectors, in order to not only guarantee the high quality of the Linux kernel in general, but also with regard to the sector-specific requirements. As far as the automation industry, mechanical engineering and embedded systems are concerned, OSADL has taken over this task and is running a corresponding test center - the so-called "OSADL QA Farm". In order to achieve the widest possible range of realistic scenarios, OSADL carries out various continuous 24/7 measurements on more than 170 different types of embedded systems in the QA Farm. An important part of these measurements is the determination of the real-time capability of the systems and their runtime stability. This helps companies select a particular embedded system that is best suitable for a given purpose.
This monitoring and testing facility is included in the OSADL member services, but also non-members are welcome to book a "farm" space for their embedded systems.
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