Description

Introduction of ARM Cortex Microcontroller Programming

ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers are widely used in embedded systems due to their high efficiency and low power consumption. This ARM Cortex Microcontroller Programming training provides a comprehensive journey from fundamental concepts to advanced programming techniques, covering assembly, C programming, peripheral interfacing, RTOS integration, and performance optimization for Cortex-M series microcontrollers.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of C programming
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Understanding of basic electronics and GPIO concepts
• Experience with any development environment (Keil, GCC, IAR, or STM32CubeIDE) (optional)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to ARM Cortex-M Architecture

1.1 Overview of ARM Cortex-M Family
1.2 Key Features and Advantages of Cortex-M Processors
1.3 Comparison of Cortex-M0, M3, M4, and M7
1.4 ARM Instruction Set and Execution Model

2. Setting Up the Development Environment

2.1 Choosing the Right ARM Cortex-M Board (STM32, NXP, etc.)
2.2 Installing Development Tools (Keil, GCC, IAR, STM32CubeIDE)
2.3 Writing and Debugging Your First ARM Cortex-M Program
2.4 Hands-On: Blinking LED using Assembly and C

3. ARM Cortex-M Assembly Language Programming

3.1 Understanding Registers and Stack Operations
3.2 ARM Assembly Instructions (Data Movement, Arithmetic, Logical)
3.3 Function Calls, Stack Frame, and Exception Handling in Assembly
3.4 Hands-On: Implementing a Simple Delay Function in Assembly

4. C Programming for ARM Cortex-M

4.1 Writing Bare-Metal C Code for Cortex-M
4.2 Memory Organization and Addressing in Cortex-M
4.3 Interrupt Handling in C Programming(Ref: Embedded C Programming: Fundamentals for Microcontroller Development)
4.4 Hands-On: Configuring GPIOs and Timers in C

5. Exception and Interrupt Handling

5.1 Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) Overview
5.2 Configuring External and Internal Interrupts
5.3 Interrupt Priorities and Preemption
5.4 Hands-On: Implementing Interrupt-Driven GPIO Control

6. Peripheral Interfacing and Communication Protocols

6.1 Interfacing GPIOs with Sensors and Actuators
6.2 UART, SPI, and I2C Communication with ARM Cortex-M
6.3 Using ADCs and DACs for Signal Processing
6.4 Hands-On: Communicating with an External Sensor using I2C

7. Timers and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

7.1 Understanding Timer Registers and Modes
7.2 Generating PWM Signals for Motor Control
7.3 Capturing External Events with Timers
7.4 Hands-On: Controlling Servo Motor with PWM

8. Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) with Cortex-M

8.1 Introduction to RTOS and FreeRTOS
8.2 Task Scheduling, Mutexes, and Semaphores
8.3 Implementing Inter-Task Communication (Queues & Events)
8.4 Hands-On: Running Multiple Tasks on FreeRTOS

9. Power Management and Low-Power Modes

9.1 Power Consumption Optimization Techniques
9.2 Sleep, Deep Sleep, and Standby Modes in Cortex-M
9.3 Using Wakeup Sources (Timers, GPIO Interrupts)
9.4 Hands-On: Implementing Low-Power Mode in an Embedded Application

10. Debugging and Performance Optimization

10.1 Debugging Techniques using JTAG and SWD
10.2 Profiling Execution Time and Code Optimization
10.3 Memory Optimization and Stack Management
10.4 Hands-On: Identifying and Fixing Performance Bottlenecks

11. Security and Safety in ARM Cortex-M Applications

11.1 Implementing Secure Boot and Firmware Updates
11.2 Hardware-Based Security Features in Cortex-M
11.3 Safety-Critical Applications and MISRA Compliance
11.4 Hands-On: Implementing Secure Communication in Embedded Systems

12. Advanced Topics and Project Development

12.1 DSP Capabilities of Cortex-M4/M7 Processors
12.2 Machine Learning on ARM Cortex-M (TinyML)
12.3 Developing a Real-Time Data Logging System
12.4 Final Hands-On Project: Building an IoT Sensor Node with Cortex-M

Conclusion

This training equips participants with in-depth knowledge of ARM Cortex-M programming, from low-level assembly to high-level RTOS applications. By the end of this ARM Cortex Microcontroller Programming course, learners will be able to develop, debug, and optimize embedded applications for Cortex-M microcontrollers.

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