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Module 8: Modern Microcontrollers: RISC and ARM

The module delves into modern microcontrollers, focusing on RISC architecture, particularly ARM. Key aspects include the principles and advantages of RISC processors, an overview of ARM processor families, and the essentials of interfacing with peripherals and sensors. The chapter culminates with development approaches, utilizing tools for programming and debugging ARM microcontrollers.

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  • 8

    Module 8: Modern Microcontrollers: Risc And Arm

    This module covers modern microcontrollers based on RISC architecture and the ARM architecture, focusing on their efficiency and application in embedded systems.

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  • 8.1

    Introduction To Risc Processors: Philosophy, Advantages Over Cisc, And Key Characteristics

    This section introduces the foundational concepts of RISC processors, highlighting their philosophy, advantages over CISC architectures, and key characteristics.

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  • 8.1.1

    The Risc Philosophy

    The RISC philosophy simplifies processor design by utilizing a reduced instruction set, enhancing performance through efficient execution and pipeline capabilities.

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  • 8.1.2

    Advantages Of Risc Over Cisc

    RISC processors offer significant advantages over CISC processors, particularly in terms of efficiency, power consumption, and design simplicity.

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  • 8.1.3

    Key Characteristics Of Risc Processors

    This section outlines the defining characteristics of RISC processors, emphasizing their efficiency and design simplicity.

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  • 8.2

    Arm Architecture Fundamentals: Overview Of Arm Processor Families, Instruction Sets (Thumb/arm), And Operating Modes

    This section provides an overview of the ARM architecture, detailing its processor families, instruction sets, and operating modes.

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  • 8.2.1

    Overview Of Arm Processor Families

    This section provides an overview of various ARM processor families, highlighting their design focus and applications.

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  • 8.2.2

    Arm Instruction Sets: Arm And Thumb

    This section describes the ARM instruction sets, focusing on the ARM and Thumb formats, highlighting their characteristics and impact on performance and code density.

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  • 8.2.3

    Arm Operating Modes (Relevant To Application Processors, Less To Microcontrollers)

    This section discusses the various operating modes of ARM application processors, including privilege levels and interrupt handling.

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  • 8.3

    Arm Microcontroller Peripherals: Gpio, Timers, Pwm, Adc/dac, Spi, I2c, Uart – Common Features

    This section discusses key peripherals associated with ARM microcontrollers, detailing how each peripheral functions and its applications.

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  • 8.4

    Arm Microcontroller Interface Designs: Connecting Sensors, Actuators, And External Memory

    This section covers how to design interfaces for ARM microcontrollers to connect with sensors, actuators, and external memory, emphasizing the electrical characteristics and communication protocols involved.

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  • 8.4.1

    Connecting Sensors (Inputs To Mcu)

    This section discusses how various types of sensors can be connected to microcontroller units (MCUs) for effective data input, highlighting the differences between digital and analog sensors, as well as smart sensors with communication protocols.

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  • 8.4.2

    Connecting Actuators (Outputs From Mcu)

    This section discusses how microcontrollers interface with various actuators to convert electrical signals into physical actions.

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  • 8.4.3

    Connecting External Memory

    This section discusses the methods for connecting external memory to ARM microcontrollers to enhance data storage capabilities.

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  • 8.5

    Developing With Arm Microcontrollers: Introduction To Development Boards, Ides, And Debugging Techniques

    This section introduces tools and methodologies essential for developing embedded applications on ARM microcontrollers, including development boards, Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), and debugging techniques.

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  • 8.5.1

    Introduction To Development Boards

    Development boards provide a versatile platform for prototyping with ARM microcontrollers, featuring essential components for easier development.

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  • 8.5.2

    Integrated Development Environments (Ides)

    Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) provide tools for developing software for ARM microcontrollers, including text editors, compilers, and debugging utilities.

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  • 8.5.3

    Debugging Techniques

    This section outlines various debugging techniques for embedded systems, particularly focusing on microcontrollers.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • The RISC philosophy emphasi...
  • ARM architecture is central...
  • Efficient interfacing of mi...

Final Test

Revision Tests