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What is the top level difference in features between Cortex-M23 and Cortex-M0+?

This is a very common question too.

The diagram is a pictorial description of the differences followed by some explanations.

 

 

Starting from the bottom:

 

-Cortex-M23 is an implementation of the ARMv8-M architecture. Full details here.

-Using the same debug interface as the other Cortex-M processors.

-Offering the optional micro trace buffer, wake up interrupt controller and fast I/O bus as the Cortex-M0+

-Using the AHB5 specification for the system and memory interface to extend security to the whole system

-Using the latest version of the memory protection specification to simply the setup of regions

-Extends the number of maximum interrupts to 240

-An optional embedded trace macro cell to expand the trace functionality

-Updated debug components that enhance debug operations and simplify usage

-Exclusive memory access instructions to simplify multi-core designs

-Instructions for divide operations to boost performance 

-Stack limit checking in hardware when security is implemented

-TrustZone for software and hardware isolation 

 

All the key features are configurable and optional.

In case you have not found it yet, there is a white paper with technical details on Cortex-M23 and Cortex-M33 processors here.