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Be kind - i'm very new!

Ziso Regondo
Note: This was originally posted on 15th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

Hi all,

I'm a uni student, and one of my major modules involves embedded computer programming on a Keil MCB2370 development board - I believe this has the ARM7TDMI processor built onto it..

A bit of research shows me that this processor (although VERY popular ) is similar to that used in older devices such as iPod Classic first to third generations and iPod fourth and fifth generations, iPod Mini, iPod Nano first generation (according to wikipedia anyway).

My real question is this - how far off am i (hard work and tireless dedication notwithstanding) from working on the latest A4 and A5 chips in use at the moment - i get the feeling we're being prepared for a more general role in embedded computing by programming at this level, when much more superior and current technology is out there...

Any thoughts, pieces of advice, pointers?

Who is employing engineers capable of programming well on the ARM7TDMI and similar processors?
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  • Note: This was originally posted on 25th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Hello Ziso,
    It reminds me a saying from one of my engineering course teachers: "we teach you how to learn". The fact that we were using old technology for tutorials still allowed us to learn the way of thinking.

    About code optimisation questions, the best location would depend on the matter. I mean that we have a limited number of people active on this forum. If you are investigating code dedicated to a special derivative, you might have more chances if you post on the chip manufacturer website. I'm not suggesting that you should not post here, but you might not get the best reply... ;)
    If your question is about the ARM instruction set in general, I believe here would get you a suitable reply.

    Kindly, Alban
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  • Note: This was originally posted on 25th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Hello Ziso,
    It reminds me a saying from one of my engineering course teachers: "we teach you how to learn". The fact that we were using old technology for tutorials still allowed us to learn the way of thinking.

    About code optimisation questions, the best location would depend on the matter. I mean that we have a limited number of people active on this forum. If you are investigating code dedicated to a special derivative, you might have more chances if you post on the chip manufacturer website. I'm not suggesting that you should not post here, but you might not get the best reply... ;)
    If your question is about the ARM instruction set in general, I believe here would get you a suitable reply.

    Kindly, Alban
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