What is eCos?
eCos (embedded Configurable operating system) is an open-source, royalty-free, highly configurable, application-specific operating system ideal for embedded systems development. eCos is targeted at high-volume applications in consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and other deeply embedded applications. eCos ensures embedded developers have a common software infrastructure for delivering a diverse range of embedded products and enables embedded software developers to focus on delivering better products, instead of developing or maintaining a real-time operating system in addition to the products themselves.