Sleep-on-Exit for Automated Low Power in Cortex-M3 (Explained)
Sleep-on-exit is a feature in Cortex-M3 processors that allows the processor to automatically enter a low power sleep mode when…
Understanding IDCODE values returned by Cortex debug ports
The IDCODE is a 32-bit code that provides details about the device, including the version, manufacturer, and part number. When…
Cortex-M3 Memory Access Constraints with Caches and Shared Memory
The Cortex-M3 processor has advanced memory access capabilities through the use of caches and shared memory regions. However, these features…
What is Instrumentation Trace Macrocell (ITM) in Arm Cortex-M?
The Instrumentation Trace Macrocell (ITM) is a tracing and debugging feature in Arm Cortex-M series processors. It provides a way…
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Resolving ld Library and Architecture Errors when Compiling for Cortex-M4
When compiling code for the ARM Cortex-M4 processor, you may encounter linker errors related to incompatible libraries or architecture mismatches.…
ARM Cross-Compilation Tips
Cross-compiling for ARM can seem daunting at first, but with the right tools and techniques, it can be straightforward and…
Memory Map Regions and Access Behavior in Cortex-M3
The Cortex-M3 memory map is divided into several regions, each with specific access behaviors. The Code region stores program instructions…
Cortex-M3 Memory Region Shareability and Cache Policies (Explained)
The Cortex-M3 memory system allows configuring memory regions to be shareable or non-shareable between processors. It also allows configuring cache…
What is the difference between ARM Cortex-A55 and A76?
The ARM Cortex-A55 and Cortex-A76 are two of ARM's most popular CPU cores used in mobile devices. The Cortex-A55 is…
Is ARM Cortex A76 good?
The ARM Cortex-A76 is generally considered to be a very good mobile CPU core. It offers excellent performance and efficiency…
What is the difference between Cortex-A76 and A77?
The ARM Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A77 are two of ARM's most advanced high-performance CPU cores designed for mobile, computing, and infrastructure…
Using the CortexA76 Cryptographic Extension
The CortexA76 processor from ARM includes a dedicated cryptographic extension for accelerating cryptographic operations. This extension provides significant performance improvements…
Security features of The Arm Cortex-A76 (Explained)
The Arm Cortex-A76 is a high-performance CPU core designed for mobile, embedded and infrastructure applications. It offers several security features…
