NXP's Brendan Slade joins a podcast to discuss Zephyr RTOS and why major semiconductor companies are investing in it. Key topics include NXP's role as a founding platinum member, Zephyr's advantages over FreeRTOS (integrated middleware, built-in power management), the device tree learning curve, the collaborative open-source governance model requiring peer-reviewed pull requests, and practical advice for teams evaluating Zephyr. Future focus areas include AI enablement, cybersecurity compliance, and higher-level application frameworks. The MCX N947 Freedom board (~$30) is recommended as a starting platform.
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