With the rise of connectivity across avionics, industrial IoT, and automation, embedded systems must deliver safety, security, and flexibility. This SYSGO TechCast episode highlights how hypervisor-based RTOS, system partitioning, and edge gateways meet these demands in increasingly heterogeneous environments.
Hypervisor-enabled Partitioning for Safety and Security
By leveraging a Type-1 hypervisor, systems can isolate safety-critical and business-critical functions within independent partitions. This ensures that failures or threats in one area do not compromise the integrity of others—an essential feature in avionics and automation.
Balancing certifiable Real-Time and flexible Functionality
Avoiding unnecessary OS components (e.g., unused drivers) reduces attack surfaces and system complexity. Moreover, the architecture allows integration of uncertified components—such as UI or Linux-based modules—within separate partitions. This enables innovation without jeopardizing certified real-time operations.
Reinventing Connectivity with secure Edge Gateways
Connectivity brings real-time value but also introduces security risks. In industrial contexts, remote monitoring of infrastructure (e.g., factories, utilities) requires guarding against vulnerabilities. Secure edge gateways can orchestrate data flow and enforce security policies, enabling connectivity without compromising system integrity.
Conclusion
Embedded systems increasingly demand systems that can securely host both real-time, safety-critical functions and flexible features side by side. Hypervisor-based partitioning delivers this crucial separation, while edge gateway solutions maintain connectivity without compromising security or reliability.
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