Background

This design exemplifies the straightforward and efficient use of GeMRTOS in the implementation of multiprocessor systems on Intel FPGA devices. GeMRTOS is provided as an IP component that integrates seamlessly with Intel’s Platform Designer, functioning as an easily accessible library component.

With GeMRTOS, the process of creating a multiprocessor RTOS mirrors the simplicity of traditional single-processor design flows. The system supports both Nios II and Nios V soft-processors, which can be conveniently selected from the Platform Designer’s parameter configuration interface for the GeMRTOS component.

The multiprocessor architecture of GeMRTOS enhances the performance of embedded applications while simultaneously reducing the time required during the design phase. Moreover, it simplifies maintenance by allowing implementations to be conceptualized as modular subsystems—a particularly valuable feature given the complexity of modern applications. As FPGA capacities continue to increase, the design of multiprocessor systems on a single chip becomes increasingly feasible. Intel’s design tools, combined with GeMRTOS, enable the benefits of embedded multiprocessor systems to be realized without the associated complexities.