This is the code repository for The Insider’s Guide to Arm Cortex-M Development, published by Packt.
Leverage embedded software development tools and examples to become an efficient Cortex-M developer
Cortex-M has been around since 2004, so why a new book now? With new microcontrollers based on the Cortex-M55 and Cortex-M85 being introduced this year, Cortex-M continues to expand. New software concepts, such as standardized software reuse, have emerged alongside new topics including security and machine learning. Development methodologies have also significantly advanced, with more embedded development taking place in the cloud and increased levels of automation. Due to these advances, a single engineer can no longer understand an entire project and requires new skills to be successful. This book provides a unique view of how to navigate and apply the latest concepts in microcontroller development.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Familiarize yourself with heuristics to identify the right components for your Cortex-M project
- Boot code to efficiently start up a Cortex-M device
- Optimize algorithms with compilers, middleware, and other means
- Get to grips with machine learning frameworks and implementation techniques
- Understand security in the embedded space with solutions like TrustZone and TF-M
- Explore cloud-based development methodologies to increase efficiency
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02.
The code will look like the following:
$ mkdir ~/raspberry-pi-pico
$ cd ~/raspberry-pi-pico
$ wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/raspberrypi/picosetup/master/pico_setup.sh
$ chmod +x pico_setup.sh
$ ./pico_setup.sh
Following is what you need for this book: This book is for practicing engineers and students working with embedded and IoT systems who want to quickly learn how to develop quality software for Arm Cortex-M processors without reading long technical manuals. If you’re looking for a book that explains C or assembly language programming for the purpose of creating a single application or mastering a type of programming such as digital signal processing algorithms, then this book is NOT for you. A basic understanding of embedded hardware and software, along with general C programming skills will assist with understanding the concepts covered in this book.
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-10).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Raspberry Pi Pico, NXP LPC55S69-EVK, Arm Virtual Hardware | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.
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Zachary Lasiuk He is a solutions designer at Arm. He specializes in being a systems-oriented thinker, with a broad understanding of and experience with the full IoT product life cycle in terms of both hardware and software. He is a designer at heart, crafting products that are easy and enjoyable to use. Graduating summa cum laude from Boston University with a degree in electrical engineering, Zach holds several certifications in fields ranging from UX Design to Design Thinking to Humane Technology. He graduated from the UN Young SDG Innovators Programme and has been an XTC judge for AI Ethics. He enjoys playing jazz saxophone and piano in his spare time and has toured with bands and DJ groups across the world.
Pareena Verma She is a principal solutions architect at Arm. She works with Arm partners around the world to design system-level virtual prototyping solutions for early IP evaluation, performance analysis, and software bring-up. She has helped software developers and SoC architects on numerous Arm-based projects involving the usage of modeling, compilers, debuggers, and simulation tools. Prior to working at Arm, Pareena worked at a couple of other Electronic Design Automation start-ups, primarily focused on embedded software development and FPGA design. Pareena holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida.
Jason Andrews He is a solutions director and distinguished engineer at Arm. He helps Arm partners in the areas of IP selection, system architecture, software development, and performance analysis. Jason has written hundreds of articles about Arm technology. As a member of the AWS Community Builders program, he promotes the Arm architecture in cloud and IoT applications. Prior to working at Arm, Jason worked in various Electronic Design Automation companies, including Cadence Design Systems.