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EXC_RETURN when is floating point stack save?

On the M4F when does the EXC_RETURN bit[4] get cleared to indicate the floating point stack is saved?

Specifically does the core push the floating point stack (S0-S15) on the stack anytime the floating point hardware is enabled or does it do it only when a floating point operation is in process and the exception occurs?

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Trampas

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Trampas over 4 years ago +1 verified

I think I have figured out the answer.... There are three settings that control the operation of floating point stack saving, LSPEN, ASPEN, and FPCA. LSPEN - controls the lazy stacking of the floating...