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The FreeRTOS Real-time Kernel is a highly successful operating system for use in embedded microcontrollers. Downloaded more than 150,000 times in two years, it is a professional grade kernel which can be used in commercial applications completely free of charge. This book is a concise, step by step, 'hands on' guide that describes both general multitasking concepts and FreeRTOS specifics. It presents and explains numerous examples that are written using the FreeRTOS API. The standard edition includes sixteen examples that can be built using a free and open source compiler and simulator, allowing readers to experiment with the code without having to first purchase any special tools or hardware. Note - This book is a step by step 'hands on' guide. It does not contain a complete API reference. An API reference manual is available in pdf format from http://www.freertos.org/Documentation.