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KernelinsideAbout the FreeRTOS kernel

Updated Apr 2025

The FreeRTOS™ Kernel

Market leadingexternal_link, de facto standard, and cross platform RTOS kernel

Developed in partnership with the world's leading chip companies over a 18 year period, FreeRTOS is a market-leading real-time operating system for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. Distributed freely under the MIT open source license, FreeRTOS includes a kernel and a growing set of libraries suitable for use across all industry sectors. With one download every 170 seconds, FreeRTOS is built with an emphasis on reliability, accessibility, and ease of use.  

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