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Real Time Operating System: 

 

Another type of operating system is the real-time system. These systems are characterized by having time as a key parameter. It is often used as a control device in a dedicated application. Sensors bring data to the computer. The computer must analyze the data and possibly adjust controls to modify the sensor inputs. Systems that control scientific experiments, medical imaging systems, industrial control systems, and certain display systems are real time systems. 

 

A real-time system has well-defined, fixed time constraints. Processing must be done within the defined constraints, or the system will fail. For example, if a car is moving down an assembly line, certain actions must take place at certain instants of time. If the welding robot welds too early or too late, the car will be ruined.

 

Real-time operating system can be characterized as having unique requirements in five areas:

  • a) Determinism
  • b) Responsiveness
  • c) User control
  • d) Reliability
  • e) Fail-soft operation

 

Real Time System 

 

Types of Real Time System

Hard real time system assurances that critical tasks completed on time. It is typically dedicated to processing real-time applications, and provably meets the response requirement of an application under all conditions. Examples of hard real time systems are missile system, satellite system etc.

 

Soft real-time system provides no guarantee as to when a critical real-time process will be scheduled. They guarantee only that the process will be given preference over noncritical processes. Examples of soft real time system is banking system.