ARM (Advanced RISC Machine)

ARM Course

Start Date:
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90
academic hours
Final Project
Arm - Embedded programing

ARM Course

ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in ARM architecture and programming. ARM processors are ubiquitous in mobile devices, embedded systems, and increasingly in server and desktop environments, making this knowledge essential for modern computing professionals.

Key aspects of ARM and our course include:
  • ARM Architecture: Understand the fundamentals of ARM processor architecture.
  • Instruction Set: Master the ARM and Thumb instruction sets.
  • Assembly Programming: Develop proficiency in ARM assembly language programming.
  • C Programming for ARM: Learn to write efficient C code for ARM processors.
  • Memory Management: Explore ARM's memory architecture and management techniques.
  • Exception Handling: Understand interrupt and exception handling in ARM systems.
In this course, you'll learn to:
  • Analyze and understand ARM processor architectures
  • Write and optimize ARM assembly language code
  • Develop efficient C programs for ARM-based systems
  • Implement interrupt and exception handlers
  • Optimize code for performance and power efficiency
  • Work with ARM development tools and environments
  • Debug ARM-based systems effectively
  • Understand ARM's role in various computing domains

By completing this ARM course, you'll be well-prepared to develop software for a wide range of ARM-based systems, from small microcontrollers to complex mobile devices and servers.

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Why Learn ARM

  • Widespread Use: ARM processors are dominant in mobile and embedded markets.
  • Energy Efficiency: ARM's focus on power efficiency is crucial for mobile and IoT devices.
  • Versatility: ARM architectures span from tiny sensors to high-performance computing.
  • Career Opportunities: High demand for ARM expertise in various tech sectors.
  • Innovation: ARM is at the forefront of new computing paradigms like edge AI.
  • Scalability: Skills applicable to a wide range of systems and applications.
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What You Learn in Our ARM course

  • Introduction to ARM architecture and processor families
  • ARM assembly language fundamentals
  • ARM and Thumb instruction sets
  • Memory architecture and management in ARM systems
  • Exception and interrupt handling
  • ARM processor modes and privilege levels
  • C programming optimization for ARM
  • ARM development tools and environments
  • Debugging techniques for ARM-based systems
  • SIMD and NEON for performance optimization
  • ARM in embedded systems and IoT devices
  • Introduction to ARM-based SoCs (System on Chip)
  • Power management in ARM systems
  • ARM's role in mobile and server computing
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Who Should Attend

  • Embedded systems developers
  • Mobile application developers
  • IoT device programmers
  • Computer architecture students and professionals
  • Software engineers transitioning to ARM-based systems
  • Hardware engineers working with ARM-based designs
  • Tech professionals interested in low-level system programming
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Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of computer architecture
  • Proficiency in C programming
  • Familiarity with any assembly language (not necessarily ARM)
  • Basic knowledge of digital logic and computer organization
  • Experience with embedded systems is beneficial but not required

Skills & Techniques

  • Writing and optimizing ARM assembly code
  • Developing efficient C programs for ARM processors
  • Implementing interrupt and exception handlers
  • Optimizing code for ARM's SIMD and NEON extensions
  • Using ARM development tools effectively
  • Debugging ARM-based systems
  • Implementing power management strategies
  • Designing software for ARM-based embedded systems
  • Understanding and working with ARM-based SoCs

Course Structure

Ch. 1

Introduction to Embedded Development

Ch. 2

The ARM Architecture

Ch. 3

The Development environment

Ch. 4

Dealing with hardware registers

Ch. 5

GPIO General Purpose Input Output

Ch. 6

High resolution Timers

Ch. 7

Pulse-width modulation PWM

Ch. 8

UART- RS232 Serial Communication

Ch. 9

(The Inter Integrated Circuit (I2C

Ch. 10

(Serial Programming Interface(SPI

Ch. 11

Working with FPGA’s

Ch. 12

The Real-Time Clock RTC

Ch. 13

The Analog to Digital Converter ADC

Ch. 14

The Watchdog Timer WDT

Ch. 15

The Memory Management Unit MMU

Ch. 16

The Network interface Driver

Ch. 17

Debugging & Tracing

Head of the department
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Meet your instructor

Benny Cohen

Embedded Academy Founder and CEO

As a long-time veteran in the technology industry, Benny Cohen combines a deep passion for technology with extensive field experience. With a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering, he has spent over 20 years developing software and hardware systems, including the last few years focusing on the cybersecurity industry. In addition to his role as the company founder & CEO, Benny also operates as a hands-on practitioner who specializes in penetration testing and has conducted significant security assessments for leading enterprises and security companies worldwide. His approachable teaching style and real-world expertise make learning both engaging and relevant.

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FAQs

What development tools are used in this course?

We use industry-standard ARM development tools, including ARM's toolchain and popular IDEs. Specific details will be provided at the start of the course.

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Is this course suitable for beginners in processor architecture?

While we cover ARM from the basics, prior knowledge of general computer architecture concepts is beneficial.

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Does this course focus on a specific ARM architecture version?

We cover concepts applicable to various ARM architectures, with a focus on the widely used ARMv7 and ARMv8 families.

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How does this course relate to mobile app development?

While not focused on app development, this course provides the low-level understanding crucial for optimizing mobile applications on ARM platforms.

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Does this course cover ARM-based server computing?

We introduce ARM's role in server computing, but the primary focus is on embedded and mobile applications.

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