Javier Massey
Conditional vs Unconditional Branches and Processor Mode in Arm
The ARM architecture supports both conditional and unconditional branches to alter the flow of program execution. Conditional branches test a…
How to Boot Cortex-M3 STM32F1 from RAM?
Booting Cortex-M3 STM32F1 microcontrollers from RAM instead of flash memory can offer performance benefits like faster boot times. However, it…
Arm Cortex M3 vs M33: A Detailed Comparison
The ARM Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M33 are two popular ARM processor cores designed for embedded and IoT applications. Both offer high…
Mapping External RAM Correctly with Scatter Load Files on ARM Cortex-M
When working with external RAM on an ARM Cortex-M chip, it is crucial to map the external memory regions correctly…
Reset Vector Configuration for External Flash with Cortex-M1
When using an external flash memory with a Cortex-M1 microcontroller, configuring the reset vector appropriately is crucial for the system…
Things to Check When Cortex-M1 Enters Hard Fault Early On
When the Cortex-M1 processor encounters a fatal error early in the boot process, it will enter hard fault mode. This…
Achieving Timing Closure for Cortex-M0 on Low-Density FPGAs
Meeting timing closure requirements is essential for successfully implementing Cortex-M0 designs on low-density FPGAs. If timing constraints are not met,…
Cortex-M1 address translation when accessing PS DDR memory
The Cortex-M1 processor implements a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) to provide memory access control and address translation capabilities. When accessing…
What is zero wait state memory in Arm Cortex-M series?
Zero wait state memory in Arm Cortex-M series microcontrollers refers to the ability to access external memory without any additional…
What are Double-Precision (DP) floating-point instructions in Arm Cortex-M series?
Double-precision (DP) floating-point instructions refer to operations that process 64-bit double-precision floating-point data types on Arm Cortex-M series processors. These…
Logs/tracing to debug Cortex-M1 application generation failures in Vitis
Debugging application failures when generating projects for Cortex-M1 devices in Vitis can be challenging without proper logging and tracing techniques.…
What is the pipeline in cortex-M0?
The Cortex-M0 is a 32-bit ARM processor optimized for microcontroller applications. It is based on the ARMv6-M architecture and is…
