Graham Kruk
arm-none-eabi-gcc
arm-none-eabi-gcc is a version of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) cross-compiler toolchain targeted for ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-R family microcontrollers.…
Understanding FreeRTOS Context Switch Time
FreeRTOS is a popular real-time operating system (RTOS) used in many embedded systems. One key feature of FreeRTOS is its…
FreeRTOS Context Switch
A context switch is a fundamental part of multitasking real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS. It allows multiple tasks to share…
Is there a cache in the ARM Cortex-M4?
The short answer is yes, the ARM Cortex-M4 processor does contain a cache, specifically an instruction cache. The Cortex-M4 is…
ARM Cortex M Cache
ARM Cortex-M processors are known for their power efficiency and high performance. One of the key architectural features that enables…
What is the ARM Calling Convention?
The ARM calling convention refers to the standard procedure used on ARM architectures for function calls between software modules. It…
What registers to save in the ARM C calling convention?
The ARM C calling convention defines how functions should be called in C programs compiled for the ARM architecture. Specifically,…
What are the four major components of ARM Cortex-M processor?
ARM Cortex-M processors are designed for embedded applications requiring low power consumption and high performance. They are based on the…
Arm Programming Software
Arm processors power technology that's transforming the world – from smartphones to supercomputers, from medical instruments to agricultural sensors. To…
What is the history of ARM Cambridge?
ARM Cambridge has a long and storied history as one of the pioneers in RISC processor technology. The company was…
Is the Cortex-M4 a processor or controller?
The Cortex-M4 is commonly referred to as both a processor and a controller. Technically, it is a 32-bit processor core…
Is Arm Cortex-M4 based on Harvard or von Neumann architecture?
The Arm Cortex-M4 processor utilizes a von Neumann architecture rather than a Harvard architecture. This means that the Cortex-M4 has…
