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Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals
  • Level Professional
  • المدة 14 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Arm
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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.

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Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

Armv8-M Mainline Programmers' Model Overview

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • A Brief History of M-Profile Architecture
  • Armv8-M Profile Overview - Part 1
  • Armv8-M Profile Overview - Part 2

Data Types

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Data Types

Core Registers

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Core Registers: Armv8-M Mainline Registers
  • Core Registers: Stack Pointer, Link Register and Program Counter
  • Special-purpose registers part 1
  • Special-purpose registers part 2

Modes, Privilege and Stacks

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1 Videos

  • Modes, Privilege and Stacks

Exceptions

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1 Videos

  • Exceptions

Instruction Set Overview

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Instruction Set Overview - Part 1
  • Instruction Set Overview - Part 2
  • Instruction Set Examples

Programming Standards

    • 3 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Programmers' Model

3 Videos

  • Programming Standards
  • Programming Standards: CMSIS - Part 1
  • Programming Standards: CMSIS - Part 2

6 Readings

  • Programmers' Model Resources List
  • Challenge: Architecture Rules
  • Challenge: Programmers' Model Challenge: M-profile Architecture Implementations
  • Challenge: Create a basic Cortex-M application with CMSIS
  • Challenge: Familiarize yourself with CMSIS
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Introduction to Assembly Programming

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Assembly Programming - Part 1
  • Introduction to Assembly Programming - Part 2
  • Introduction to Assembly Programming - Part 3
  • Introduction to Assembly Programming Quiz

Data Processing Instructions

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Data Processing Instructions - Part 1
  • Data Processing Instructions - Part 2
  • Shift and Rotate Operations, Flexible Second Operand
  • Loading Constants into Registers
  • Multiply, Divide, and Bit Manipulation Instructions
  • Data Processing Instructions Quiz

Load/Store Instructions

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4 Videos

  • Load/Store Instructions - Part 1
  • Load/Store Instructions - Part 2
  • Load/Store Instructions - Part 3
  • Load/Store Instructions Quiz

Flow Control Instructions

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3 Videos

  • Flow Control Instructions - Part 1
  • Flow Control Instructions - Part 2
  • Flow Control Instructions Quiz

Miscellaneous Instructions

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3 Videos

  • Miscellaneous Instructions - Part 1
  • Miscellaneous Instructions - Part 2
  • Miscellaneous Instructions Quiz

Arm Custom Instructions

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assembly Programming

2 Videos

  • Arm Custom Instructions - Part 1
  • Arm Custom Instructions - Part 2

2 Readings

  • Assembly programming challenge
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Armv8-M Mainline Memory Model Overview

    • 9 Videos
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9 Videos

  • Memory Address Space - Part 1
  • Memory Address Space - Part 2
  • Memory Types
  • Normal Memory - Part 1
  • Normal Memory - Part 2
  • Device Memory - Part 1
  • Device Memory - Part 2
  • Address Map
  • Endianness

Barriers

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    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Memory Model

2 Videos

  • Barriers
  • Barriers Examples

2 Readings

  • Armv8-M Mainline Memory Model Reference Material
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Armv8-M Mainline Memory Protection Overview

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Memory Protection

8 Videos

  • Memory Protection Introduction
  • Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
  • Memory Regions
  • MPU Registers - Part 1
  • MPU Registers - Part 2
  • MPU Configuration and Programming
  • Demo
  • Memory Management Fault Handling

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Introduction to Exception Handling

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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Exception Handling - Part 1
  • Introduction to Exception Handling - Part 2

Exception Model

    • 9 Videos
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9 Videos

  • Exception Types
  • Processor Mode Usage
  • External Interrupts & Pre-emption
  • Exception Handling Example
  • Exception Model & Properties
  • Vector Table for Armv8-M Mainline
  • Reset & Exception Behavior
  • Exception Priorities
  • Exception States

Exception Model: Entry and Exit Behavior

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7 Videos

  • Exception Entry Behavior - Part 1
  • Exception Entry Behavior - Part 2
  • Stacking on Exception Entry - Part 1
  • Stacking on Exception Entry - Part 2
  • Exception Return Behavior
  • NMI Exception Entry and Return Examples
  • Nesting, Tail Chaining and Late-arriving Examples

Exception Mode: Prioritization and Control

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Execution Priority & Priority Boosting
  • New Armv8-M Mainline Priority Grouping
  • Interrupt Control and Status Bits

Exception Model: Interrupt Sensitivity

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Interrupt Sensitivity
  • Pulse-sensitive Interrupts
  • Level-sensitive Interrupts & Pending the Interrupt Again

Writing the Vector Table and Interrupt Handlers

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • CMSIS-Core: Vector Table
  • Writing Interrupt Handlers
  • Interrupt Management

Internal Exceptions and RTOS Support

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Internal Exceptions - Part 1
  • Internal Exceptions - Part 2
  • Priority Escalation & Internal Interrupt Registers

Fault Exceptions

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Exception Handling

6 Videos

  • Fault Exceptions
  • Fault Escalation & Fault Handling
  • The Lockup State
  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Exceptions
  • References
  • Congratulations

2 Readings

  • Armv8-M Mainline Exception Handling Reference Material
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Auto Summary

Discover the core principles of Armv8-M architecture in this professional-level course by Coursera. Ideal for IT and Computer Science enthusiasts, it delves into the internal workings of Cortex-M processors like the Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M55. With a duration of 840 minutes, the course remains relevant for those working with older architectures such as Armv6-M and Armv7-M. Available through a Starter subscription, it's perfect for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of processor architecture.

Shirley Zou
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Shirley Zou

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Nick Tompkins

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Peter Rielly

Matt Rushton
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Matt Rushton

Edmund Player
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Edmund Player

Graham Cunningham
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Graham Cunningham

Salman Arif
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