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Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development

Arm

This Specialization is tailored to provide a deep understanding of Arm Cortex-M processors, essential for anyone involved in developing software for this popular microcontroller variant. Over four courses, participants will gain the knowledge and interactive experience necessary to successfully execute Cortex-M software projects, thereby avoiding costly errors.

The curriculum covers various aspects, including an overview of Cortex-M processors, Armv8-M architecture fundamentals, Cortex-M software development fundamentals, and advanced Armv8-M features. The courses delve into crucial areas such as resources and support for Cortex-M processors, programming models, assembly language, application compilation and linking, debugging and tracing, system boot and initialization, and advanced optional features for specific project requirements.

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Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development
Course Modules

The Arm Cortex-M Architecture and Software Development Specialization comprises four courses that cover the overview of Cortex-M processors, Armv8-M architecture fundamentals, Cortex-M software development fundamentals, and advanced Armv8-M features.

Arm Cortex-M Processors Overview

Describe where to get resources and support on Cortex-M processors.

  • Explain the implementation differences and configuration options of the different Cortex-M processors.

Armv8-M Architecture Fundamentals

Explain 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.

Cortex-M Software Development Fundamentals

Compile and link Cortex-M applications using mandatory, recommended, and commonly-used switches.

  • Debug and trace a Cortex-M application running on a Cortex-M device.
  • Boot and initialize a Cortex-M system using standard programming techniques.

Advanced Armv8-M Features

This final course covers more advanced and optional features that might be configured in a Cortex-M system, such as security and performance enhancements.

Participants can select topics relevant to their specific project requirements.

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