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The Designer’s Guide to the Cortex-M Microcontrollers, Third Edition provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the concepts required to develop programs in C with a Cortex-M based microcontroller. Sections cover architectural descriptions that are supported with practical examples, enabling readers to easily develop basic C programs to run on the Cortex-M0/M0+/M3 and M4 and M7 and examine advanced features of the Cortex architecture, such as memory protection, operating modes and dual stack operation. Final sections examine techniques for software testing and code reuse specific to Cortex-M microcontrollers.
Users will learn the key differences between the Cortex-M0/M0+/M3 and M4 and M7; how to write C programs to run on Cortex-M based processors; how to make the best use of the CoreSight debug system; the Cortex-M operating modes and memory protection; advanced software techniques that can be used on Cortex-M microcontrollers, and much more.
Since the beginnings in the mid-2000s, Arm Cortex-M-based microcontrollers have evolved from low-power 16-bit replacements to high-performance processors running up to 1 GHz. The list of supported devices on Arm’s device database is close to 10,000 entries—all applications can be covered with a specific MCU from one of Arm’s silicon partners. But not only the computing performance was increased, also many interfaces, especially for Internet connectivity, have been added even to the tiniest device. Adding safety and security features while maintaining the low-power heritage and low-cost advantage is a big challenge for software developers.
Includes an update to the latest version (5) of MDK-ARM, which introduces the concept of using software device packs and software components
Includes overviews of new CMSIS specifications
Covers developing software with CMSIS-RTOS, showing how to use RTOS in real- world design.
Introduction to the Cortex-M Processor Family
Developing Software for the Cortex-M Family
Cortex-M Architecture
Common Microcontroller Software Interface Standard
Advanced Architecture Features
Cortex-M7 Processor
Armv8-M Architecture and Processors
Debugging With CoreSight
Practical DSP for Cortex-M Microcontrollers
Using a Real-Time Operating System
RTOS Techniques
CMSIS-Driver
Test-Driven Development
Software Components
MCU Software Architecture
The Road Ahead