Practice ARM Instruction Sets: ARM and Thumb - 8.2.2 | Module 8: Modern Microcontrollers: RISC and ARM | Microcontroller
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8.2.2 - ARM Instruction Sets: ARM and Thumb

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the main characteristic of the ARM instruction set?

💡 Hint: Think about the instruction size used in ARM architecture.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Thumb instruction set primarily aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact on memory usage.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of instructions does the ARM instruction set use?

  • 16-bit
  • 32-bit
  • 64-bit

💡 Hint: Remember the standard instruction size.

Question 2

True or False: The Thumb instruction set uses 32-bit instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the size associated with each instruction set.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an embedded system that requires both ARM and Thumb instructions. Describe the scenarios where each would be advantageous.

💡 Hint: Think about which tasks need performance vs. memory efficiency.

Question 2

Evaluate the performance implications of a code designed entirely in Thumb instructions. Discuss potential areas for improvement if switching to Thumb-2 was allowed.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of instruction flexibility on performance.

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