A Quick view of Embedded Operating Systems Industry 2020

An embedded operating system (OS) is a type of OS that is used in embedded computing devices. The term "embedded" refers to devices that are installed (that is, embedded) as built-in components of a wider system, in which they serve a special, functional purpose. Embedded OSs differ from other types of OSs by their optimized design. 

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Form factors, price points and other parameters of embedded devices set constraints on the OS, for example, in terms of functionality, user interface, memory space and driver support. Consequently, the architectures of embedded OSs tend to be extensively optimized for single-purpose deployment, stripped out of anything that is considered unnecessary for their use. This does not mean that embedded OSs cannot be applied outside of embedded devices. For instance, it is common to see embedded real-time operating systems (RTOSs) being used to handle the baseband functionality in smartphones.

The field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) segment of the embedded system market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the simple design cycles of FGPA and their ability to reconfigure systems based on the requirements of applications. Moreover, FPGA support parallel computing, which makes them suitable for the rapid prototyping of various digital devices. Various advancements in the telecommunication industry, such as the advent of 5G technology, are expected to drive the growth of the market for FPGA-based embedded hardware globally.