Top 10 Reasons to Use RTX

1. Deterministic Real-Time Extension to Windows® XP / 2000
   Enables Windows®-based applications to provide hard, real-time capabilities for embedded applications utilized in various industries including industrial automation, telecommunication, testing and measurement, medical, government/military, and simulation. 
2. Provides Direct Control and Ownership
   RTX provides the developer with control and ownership of a system's resources that is independent of the operating system or any application. 
   • Scheduling
     Schedule processes and threads in an order appropriate to the required functions and/or tasks. 
   • Port I/O Address Space
     Access data and devices beyond the Driver Development kits (DDK) or Windows® Driver Model (WDM) driver architecture supplied by Microsoft. 
   • Memory Address Space
     Read and/or write to physical memory as well as map physical memory to an application.
3. Leverage Industry Standard Development and Debugging Tools
   Microsoft tools are inexpensive, easy-to-use, and widely utilized today. RTX does not require additional, expensive, unique, proprietary tools for development and debugging. 
   • Common Windows® APIs
     RTX supports all the necessary Win32 APIs required for real-time performance as well as following the Microsoft standards for argument structure and naming conventions. 
   • Supplemental RTX Utilities
     RTX provides additional wizards and debuggers that integrate with the standard Microsoft tools to provide a seamless development environment.
4. Offers Highest Availability
   RTX provides Shutdown Handlers to enable applications to survive a Windows® STOP error and allow certain functions to continue to execute without the operating system. This is extremely important for mission critical applications that cannot afford a system shutdown to disrupt operations.
5. Affordable Real-Time Solution
   The ability to use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware along with RTX SDK licenses that are priced per seat-not per project-make RTX an attractive solution for embedded developers worldwide.
6. Very Accurate, Low Interval Timers
   RTX provides small interval timers (100 microseconds) with very small drift to enable accurate measurement of synchronization objects.
7. Rapid Start-Up of RTX
   Since RTX and its processes can be up and running prior to the operating system (usually within 8 seconds), a designer has more flexibility when it comes to diagnostics, altering start up scenarios, hardware diagnostics, shut downs, and much more.
8. Security
   Since the RTX driver exists within the Kernel Mode Layer (home to the Windows® Executive Services), all user applications are prevented from making any modifications to the RTX sub-system (RTSS), thus providing a layer of protection to the driver and its processes. Additionally, an RTX "destroy" process can be utilized to "erase" data stored on disk, providing a highly secure environment.
9. Simplifies DOS to Windows® Migration
   RTX, like DOS, follows a simple driver model with Direct Write and Port I/O capabilities that would reduce the learning curve for developers familiar with DOS systems.
10. Valuable Training and Support
    Clear and concise training classes taught in a small, hands-on environment enable students to quickly become productive with RTX. A staff of experts is available to answer any Technical Support questions that may arise during the development and/or deployment of an RTX application.