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FreeRTOS source for freedom-e-sdk

This Source came from the official repository git@github.com:FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel.git where we only keep into portable directory the RISC-V related file.

The FreeRTOS.mk file will help to add FreeRTOS into any example.

License Details

img Both the FreeRTOS kernel and Amazon FreeRTOS are provided under the following MIT open source license (See License.MIT file for Details). The table below contains answers to common license questions.

Optional FreeRTOS Kernel Commercial Licensing From Our Strategic Partner WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems

img OpenRTOSTM is a commercially licensed version of the FreeRTOS kernel that includes indemnification and dedicated support. FreeRTOS and OpenRTOS share the same code base. OpenRTOS is provided under license from AWS by WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems – an AWS strategic partner.
img SAFERTOSTM is a derivative version of the FreeRTOS kernel that has been analyzed, documented and tested to meet the stringent requirements of industrial (IEC 61508 SIL 3), medical (IEC 62304 and FDA 510(K)) automotive (ISO 26262) and other international safety standards. SafeRTOS includes independently audited safety lifecycle documentation artifacts. SafeRTOS is provided by WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems – an AWS strategic partner.

Kernel License Comparison

FreeRTOS Kernel MIT License OpenRTOS Commercial License
Is it free? Yes No
Can I use it in a commercial application? Yes Yes
Is it royalty free? Yes Yes
Is a warranty provided? No Yes
Can I receive professional technical support on a commercial basis? Yes Yes
Is legal protection provided? No Yes, IP infringement protection is provided
Do I have to open source my application code that makes use of the FreeRTOS services? No No
Do I have to open source my changes to the RTOS kernel? No No
Do I have to document that my product uses FreeRTOS? No No
Do I have to offer to provide the FreeRTOS code to users of my application? No No