14 Questions
What is the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) used in ARM Cortex-M processors?
Thumb2 Technology
Which ARM Cortex processor was released in 2010 after the Cortex-M3?
Cortex-M4
What are some factors to consider when selecting a microcontroller device for a product?
Peripherals and interface features
Who manufactures ARM processors and sells the chips directly?
ARM Holdings
What type of technology supports a mixture of 16-bit and 32-bit instructions in ARM Cortex-M processors?
Thumb2 Technology
Apart from performance and maximum frequency, what else should be considered when selecting a microcontroller device for a product?
Firmware security and future upgradability
The Cortex-M3 processor was released by ARM in 2005.
True
The Cortex-M4 processor was released by ARM in 2008.
False
The register bank, data path, and bus interfaces in Cortex-M processors are all 16 bits wide.
False
The Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) used in Cortex-M processors is called the Thumb ISA.
True
Thumb2 Technology in Cortex-M processors only supports 32-bit instructions.
False
ARM manufactures processors and sells the chips directly.
False
Selecting a microcontroller device for a product involves considering only performance and maximum frequency.
False
ARM provides application notes, design examples, and support directly to end-users.
False
This quiz discusses the features and architecture of ARM Cortex-M processors, focusing on Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4. It covers details such as 32-bit architecture, register bank, data path, bus interfaces, and the Thumb ISA with Thumb2 Technology.
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