The course includes fundamental architecture topics that are key to understanding how any Cortex-M processor functions internally. The course focuses specifically on the Armv8-M version of the Arm Architecture, which processors like the Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M55 are based on. However, even if you're working with older processors based on earlier versions of the architecture, like Armv6-M or Armv7-M, a lot of the information is mostly still very relevant and useful.
Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals
Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals
This course is part of Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development Specialization
Instructors: Shirley Zou
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13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Describe the programming model (register set, modes and states of the processor).
Describe standards and APIs that support the architecture.
Interpret and program in assembly language.
Target applications at the default system memory.
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course includes fundamental architecture topics that are key to understanding how any Cortex-M processor functions internally. The course focuses specifically on the Armv8-M version of the Arm Architecture, which processors like the Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M55 are based on. However, even if you're working with older processors based on earlier versions of the architecture, like Armv6-M or Armv7-M, a lot of the information is mostly still very relevant and useful.
What's included
1 video
This module is an essential foundation module for any Armv8-M Mainline implementation training course. It introduces the programmers model for the Armv8-M architecture.
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16 videos6 readings1 assignment
This module is an essential foundation module for any Armv8-M Mainline implementation course. It introduces the syntax and functionality of the assembly instructions used on all Armv8-M processors, which is crucial for configuration and debugging.
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22 videos2 readings1 assignment
This module is an essential foundation module for any Armv8-M Mainline implementation training course. It introduces the memory model for the Armv8-M architecture.
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment
This is an optional module with the following learning objectives of describing the need for a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), understanding how the Armv8-M MPU differs to previous Armv7-M and Arm6-M MPUs, describing the different memory-mapped MPU registers, Configuring memory regions by programming the MPU registers, explaining how to optimise MPU programming.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module is an essential foundation module for any Armv8-M Mainline implementation training course. It introduces the Exception Handling model for the Armv8-M architecture.
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36 videos2 readings1 assignment
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RP
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Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023
It was good in all ways. Just a little lengthy and difficult to understand some of lectures.
RJ
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2023
Very practical - there are a few quizzes that reference material not yet covered and an error or two in the questions. The material is covered in a clear, concise and understandable way.
MH
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Reviewed on May 19, 2023
The course provides solid base for the Armv8-M architecture fundamentals. It will be invaluable if it has some hands on exercises!
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