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  • What is the top level difference in features between Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M4?

    This is a very common question.

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

    Cortex-M33 v Cortex-M4 features

    Starting from the bottom:

    • Cortex-M33 is an implementation of the ARMv8-M architecture. Full details are in my blog on the 5…

  • 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…

  • Cortex-M23 FVP hard faults when using DS-5 Debugger

    Hi,

    I'm starting to explore this technology by running the TrustZone example application in Linux using GNU ARM Toolchain. This example is provided by a CMSIS software pack containing this example called "TrustZone for ARMv8-M No RTOS" which I was…

  • Why should we call secure function in handler mode?

    Why should we call secure function in handler mode? What is the design purpose for this?  As we know, none-secure side can also call secure function in thread mode.