Practice Arm Cortex-m0 Performance Metrics (2.8) - The ARM Cortex-M0 Processor Architecture: Part 1
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ARM Cortex-M0 Performance Metrics

Practice - ARM Cortex-M0 Performance Metrics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the typical clock speed of the ARM Cortex-M0?

💡 Hint: Think about the maximum speed mentioned in the section.

Question 2 Easy

What advantage does the performance per watt metric provide?

💡 Hint: Consider devices that require battery life.

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Question 1

What is the maximum clock speed for the ARM Cortex-M0?

50 MHz
32 MHz
100 MHz

💡 Hint: Remember the speed mentioned directly in the section.

Question 2

True or False: Higher clock speeds always improve power efficiency.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between speed and power use.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A device using the ARM Cortex-M0 operates at 50 MHz. In a scenario where the clock speed is doubled, predict the impact on performance per watt and overall efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between speed and energy efficiency as clock speed increases.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how the Cortex-M0’s throughput of one instruction per cycle would enhance or limit performance in a complex application requiring intensive data processing compared to a more advanced processor.

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of tasks the Cortex-M0 is designed for.

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