Driving Open-Source Forward: NXP and the Zephyr Project

Welcome back to the EdgeVerse Techcast. In this episode, Bridgette and Kyle explore what it means to lead in the Open-Source world, focusing on the Zephyr RTOS project. Special guest David Leach from NXP discusses NXP's extensive contributions to Zephyr, from governance and engineering to sustainability. Learn about NXP’s active role in maintaining connectivity protocols, their contributions to the project's infrastructure, and how this benefits their customers. Discover why NXP’s long-term commitment and leadership in Open-Source make a significant difference for developers and the community alike.

Resources:

• www.nxp.com/zephyr
• www.nxp.com/document/guide/getting-started-with-zephyr:GS-ZEPHYR
• NXP MPU Cortex-A Core Zephyr User Guide

00:00 Driving Open-Source Forward: NXP and the Zephyr Project

00:10 Introduction to the EdgeVerse Techcast 00:41 NXP's Role in the Zephyr Project

02:19 Governance and Sustainability in Open-Source

04:24 NXP's Engineering Contributions

06:41 Maintaining and Managing Zephyr 

10:02 Customer Value and Integration

12:24 Encouraging Community Involvement

13:38 Conclusion and Farewell