Embedded Hypervisor
An embedded hypervisor is a type 1 hypervisor that supports the requirements of embedded systems development and is designed into the embedded device from the outset, rather than loaded subsequent to device deployment. The requirements for a hypervisor architecture suitable for embedded applications is quite distinct from hypervisors aimed at enterprise applications, which have a fundamentally different set of requirements. See references & for a more detailed discussion. These requirements are summarized below.
- A small, fast type 1 hypervisor with support for multiple VMs;
- Support for lightweight but secure encapsulation of medium-grain subsystem components that interact strongly;
- High-bandwidth, low-latency communication between system components, subject to a configurable, system-wide security policy;
- Minimal impact on system resources & real-time performance;
- Ability to implement a scheduling policy between VMs and provide support for real-time system components;
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