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  • What is TrustZone for ARMv8-M?

    As a product manager for the Cortex-M33, I see this question pop up a lot. Below is my version of the answer.

    Characteristics of TrustZone technology

    • TrustZone is the security foundation for billions of ARM Cortex-A processor-based systems
    • TrustZone…
  • A couple of use cases for TrustZone for ARMv8-M

    Root of Trust implementation – Connected devices with authentication requirements need a root of trust in the system architecture. This is particularly important for devices that can be updated over the air. In a system with TrustZone technology, code…

  • 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-M33 FVP]:SecureFault with SAU disable

    Hello,

    I am using Cortex-M33 FVP model to run the Keil RTX TrustZoneV8M RTOS example.
    Have also tried to experiment with the memory map configuration and the corresponding SAU region programming for NS/S patitioning and the behaviour is as expected.

    However…