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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 26th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Judging by what has been discussed above, I think the more pertinent issue for me becomes whether i want to stay on the deeply embedded side of programming, or move towards the application side.. I guess that's a decision i'll take when i'm back off placement.

    I'll spend my placement year trying to get to grips with Objective C or C++ and see how that goes - if it goes well at least i'll have a foundation in embedded C with self-taught app development skills. If it doesn't, i can just concentrate on my final year embedded C and head that way. Thanks for all the help and guidance folks - it's helped clear my mind up a bit about possible directions to take.
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  • Note: This was originally posted on 26th July 2011 at http://forums.arm.com

    Judging by what has been discussed above, I think the more pertinent issue for me becomes whether i want to stay on the deeply embedded side of programming, or move towards the application side.. I guess that's a decision i'll take when i'm back off placement.

    I'll spend my placement year trying to get to grips with Objective C or C++ and see how that goes - if it goes well at least i'll have a foundation in embedded C with self-taught app development skills. If it doesn't, i can just concentrate on my final year embedded C and head that way. Thanks for all the help and guidance folks - it's helped clear my mind up a bit about possible directions to take.
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