Quadros

Quadros is a term with multiple meanings and applications. It can refer to a surname, a municipality in Brazil, or a type of computer system. This article will provide a detailed overview of each of these aspects.

Quadros as a Surname

The surname Quadros is of Portuguese origin and is common in Brazil and Portugal. It is derived from the Portuguese word 'quadro', which translates to 'frame' or 'picture'. The surname may have been a nickname for a painter or a person who made frames. Notable people with the surname Quadros include Jânio Quadros, a former president of Brazil, and Fernando Quadros, a Brazilian footballer.

Quadros, Minas Gerais

Quadros is also the name of a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. It is located in the southeast region of the country and is part of the Microregion of Caratinga. The municipality has a population of approximately 3,000 people and covers an area of 94 square kilometers.

Quadros Systems

In the field of computer systems, Quadros refers to Quadros Systems, Inc., a company that specializes in real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems. The company's RTXC Quadros RTOS is used in a variety of applications, including medical devices, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.

See Also

• List of municipalities in Minas Gerais
• List of Portuguese surnames
• Real-time operating system