Zephyr Systems & Firmware Specialists

Experts in Zephyr system implementation and problem solving

Zephyr OS

Zephyr is an open-source real-time operating system (RTOS) designed for embedded devices. Hosted by the Linux Foundation in its IoT and embedded technology sector, Zephyr firmware offers a scalable and optimised RTOS with support for Ethernet and Zephyr Bluetooth connectivity.

Zephyr systems include a kernel and all the essential components like device drivers, protocol stacks, file systems, and firmware update tools, allowing you to develop complete application software. It gives you the flexibility to customise applications for the resource limits of embedded systems, meet the timing needs of real-time tasks, and port easily across various hardware platforms.

Our Zephyr Firmware Development Process

We use a structured approach to zephyr firmware development, ensuring reliable results:

Key Features of Zephyr Systems

Zephyr systems offer advanced capabilities through its real-time performance. These include:

Embedded Zephyr Systems

We take a careful and strategic approach to our Zephyr systems implementation process from the outset. We consider key factors such as the product’s hardware architecture, anticipated operating conditions, and whether power optimisation should be a priority. Additionally, we assess potential challenges and decide if performance research is needed before moving forward.

Our team specialises in debugging Zephyr firmware using in-place tools, enabling us to quickly identify and resolve issues during development. We also have extensive experience working with Zephyr OS’s built in logging system with clients to assess when their integration is necessary.

Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it, these are kind words from our customers

The Bermondsey Electronics team investigated all the options and understood the complexity of our problem and how dangerous it was for our workforce. We’d already tried to have our product fixed many times and our other providers had deemed it unfixable. Their solution enabled us to finally fix the product and as a bonus, they also reduced the time requirement, cost and complexity of installation.

Peter's team were professional and easy to work with. They understood our challenges and helped us overcome them. Their technical expertise enabled us to solve the difficulties we were experiencing. We valued their support and have since built a productive working relationship with them.

We worked with Bermondsey on a project that was mission critical for us and Peter and his team were instrumental to its success. They worked quickly, methodically and produced sophisticated, neat solutions. Can't recommend them enough!

"We have contracted Bermondsey Electronics for a number of firmware projects relating to our embedded product developments. Their expert staff have helped to move projects forward quickly and efficiently, augmenting our own in-house development team. For detailed knowledge and speed of response I thoroughly recommend Peter and the team at Bermondsey."

Our Partnerships

We have a strong partnering philosophy and are proud to be supporting companies that include:

Embedded C & C++

Our development team specialises in leveraging advanced technologies like AIDL, Das U-Boot and custom driver integration, to design and deliver customised systems tailored to meet the unique needs of clients across diverse markets.

While embedded C and C++ are our primary programming languages for these systems, we are also adept at integrating runtimes for other languages, such as AIDL and devicetree, ensuring flexibility and adaptability based on your specific requirements.

Do you have a product under development that must function exactly as intended and exhibit high reliability in the field? If so, we can help.

Zephyr Firmware Services Tailored to Industry Standards

We are committed to delivering exceptional Zephyr systems that exceed our clients’ expectations. Get in touch with us today to learn more about what we offer and discover how we can help you reach your goals.

About Bermondsey Electronics

Bermondsey Electronics Limited is a leading provider of embedded firmware design, specialising in embedded development, design verification, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, security, and fitness and leisure, we simplify product launches and reduce risks. Through comprehensive functional verification, Bermondsey Electronics ensures clients can confidently bring their products to market, fully validated for performance and reliability.

In addition to Zephyr systems, we have expertise in working with a range of operating systems, including Android, Linux, FreeRTOS and ThreadX

Frequently Asked Questions About Zephyr Systems

What are the benefits of Zephyr systems?

Scalable – Zephyr’s small footprint and low overhead mean it’s suitable for resource-constrained devices. Additionally, it can be extended with extra features when it’s needed in order to support more complicated applications.

Portable – Zephyr firmware supports a wide range of hardware architectures and communication protocols, with a modular design that allows for easy customisation to suit specific applications. This flexibility makes it simple to port the RTOS to new platforms and reuse it across different projects.

Network – Zephyr is supported by the Linux Foundation and has a large, active community of contributors. This ensures a wealth of resources and support for users of the RTOS.

What is the difference between FreeRTOS and Zephyr?

Zephyr is an open-source project led by the Linux Foundation, prioritising security and aims to build a strong, collaborative community of contributors. FreeRTOS, also open-source, was largely developed by Amazon AWS to integrate easily with its cloud services, particularly for IoT applications.

What language do Zephyr systems use?

Zephyr is mainly written in C and is designed to natively support applications written in the C language. Its APIs, including all functions and macros, are implemented in C and can be accessed through the header files in the include directory. This makes C the ideal choice for developing Zephyr applications, as it provides access to the full range of features and functionality. Zephyr has Rust and C++ support natively.

What is Zephyr firmware used for?

Zephyr OS is a real-time operating system for embedded and IoT devices. It’s used in products like sensors, wearables, smart home gadgets, and industrial controllers. Zephyr firmware and systems provide real-time performance, low power use, and built-in support for connectivity (Zephyr Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.), making it ideal for small, resource-constrained hardware.

Is Zephyr similar to Linux?

While Zephyr is hosted by the Linux Foundation, it is not a Linux-based operating system. Zephyr is a lightweight, real-time operating system (RTOS) designed specifically for resource-constrained embedded devices. Unlike Linux, which is a full-featured general-purpose OS, Zephyr systems are built for small microcontrollers and offer a scalable, modular architecture that supports multiple hardware platforms. Its development is a collaborative open-source effort driven by a global community of developers and industry partners. That said, Zephyr’s configuration and build systems will be familiar to any embedded Linux developer as similar tooling and languages are used in the build.

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robert francis

Peter and the team , have extensive experience of over 25 years in the business. Their advanced Investigation testing regime for firmware is get it right first time . Saving development cost , when you are working to a tight budget . Peter and the team have delivered on the brief refining user interface, with easy to understand management features of product.