HongMeng Kernel
| HongMeng Kernel | |
|---|---|
 HongMeng Kernel architecture diagram | |
| Developer | Huawei |
| Written in | C |
| OS family | OpenHarmony |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Closed, with open source components |
| Initial release | August 2023 |
| Supported platforms | Current: ARM64 |
| Kernel type | Microkernel |
| License | Commercial software, Proprietary software except for open-source components |
| Preceded by | OpenHarmony ChCore (Monolithic) kernel, LiteOS (RTOS) kernel |
HongMeng Kernel (Chinese: 鸿蒙内核; pinyin: Hóngméng nèihé; lit. 'Hong Meng inner core') is a proprietary distributed operating system kernel developed by Huawei. It is used in HarmonyOS NEXT, the current version of the HarmonyOS operating system, replacing previous versions that relied on the AOSP compatibility layer, Linux kernel, and LiteOS kernel. The HongMeng Kernel adopts a microkernel architecture, designed to enhance security by isolating critical system components while offering the ability to bring system components into the kernel for greater performance.