NXP Semiconductors Becoming a Premier Member of RT-Thread
This year marks a significant milestone as NXP Semiconductors N.V., a globally renowned semiconductor, has ascended to the status of a Premier Member Partner within the RT-Thread ecosystem.
The alliance between RT-Thread and NXP has flourished over recent years, yielding fruitful outcomes. Technologically, notable strides have been achieved in porting efforts for the i. MX RT and LPC5500 series MCUs. Moreover, NXP has played a pivotal role in community engagement by championing pivotal events such as IoT and Embedded GUI design competitions, RT-Thread Global Tech Conferences, and RT-Thread Developer conferences. These initiatives have provided developers with platforms to demonstrate the ingenuity and technical prowess, garnering enthusiastic responses from users worldwide.
At the onset of this year, NXP further solidified its commitment by becoming a Premier Member Partner of RT-Thread, heralding a new era of collaboration. Both entities will embark on a comprehensive partnership spanning BSP porting, technical collaboration, joint promotional endeavors, and ecosystem fortification. In this concerted effort, NXP will reinforce ecosystem support for i. MX RT crossover MCUs while ensuring seamless integration of RT-Thread RTOS with the newly introduced MCX N series and MCX A series MCUs. Leveraging the robust software ecosystem of RT-Thread and the inherent advantages of NXP MCUs in terms of peripheral richness and cost-effectiveness, and endeavor to provide developers and customers with enhanced flexibility and efficiency in their development endeavors.
Furthermore, a diverse array of online and offline activities centered around the i. MX RT series and MCX MCU series hardware platforms will be launched soon. These initiatives aim to empower developers with a profound understanding of RT-Thread RTOS and NXP general-purpose MCUs, fostering a platform conducive to interactive engagement and close collaboration with our esteemed technical team. Ultimately, this concerted effort will enrich product experiences and foster development opportunities for all developers.
Bernard Xiong, the founder and CEO of RT-Thread, expressed his anticipation for this collaboration, stating, “NXP has long been a coveted partner for us. Their technical prowess and innovation in the semiconductor realm are exemplary. We are thrilled to join forces with NXP as a member partner, collectively driving the advancement of embedded technology and delivering outstanding solutions for developers, customers, and partners alike.”
The formidable partnership between RT-Thread and NXP promises to unlock a plethora of opportunities and challenges within the embedded landscape. Let us unite in anticipation and bear witness to the remarkable achievements that lie ahead in this collaborative journey!
