ARM_CA_A8

Cortex®-A8 training course

This course explains the hardware and software architecture of the Cortex-A8 to enable participants to efficiently design an SoC based on this CPU, verify it, and develop low level software, implementing the features offered by the CPU: MMU, cache, exceptions, security, multicore

Target audience

Architects, verification engineers, software developers

Prerequisites

Knowledge of ARM7 or ARM9 is recommended
See courses ARM_AMBA_AXI, ARM_NEON, ARM_DEBUG_CRS400 and ARM_DEBUG_CRS600 (CoreSight)

Hands-on

Based on NXP i.MX51 board, GCC toolchain and TRACE32 debugger

Agenda

DAY1
  • Arm basics
  • Cortex-A8 architecture
  • Hardware implementation
  • Instruction pipeline
DAY2
  • TrustZone
  • Page attributes
  • Memory management unit
DAY3
  • L1 caches
  • L2 cache
  • Exclusive resource management
DAY4
  • VIC and low power modes
  • Performance monitor
  • CoreSight debug
DAY5
  • V7-A instruction set summary
  • Floating-point unit
  • Embedded software development

Teaching methods

Lectures with supporting slides, demos and case studies
Review and execution of practical examples, provided by MOVE.B, using GCC compiler and Lauterbach TRACE32 debugger

Related products

Cortex-A8 CPU Software Package
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Included with every course

On-site session, contents tailored to your needs
Training manuals in PDF format
Certificate of completion for every attendee
Trainers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes

Questions

Can the course be tailored to our project?

Yes. You choose the chapters, how deep each one goes and the boards used in the labs. We send you the programme to review before the session.

Do the attendees get a certificate?

Yes. Every attendee receives a certificate of completion of the course.

Where does the session take place?

Usually at your premises. The trainer brings the evaluation boards used in the labs.

How many attendees can join?

Small or large groups: tell us how many engineers will attend when you request the course.

What course material do the attendees receive?

The training manuals in PDF format.

Who are the trainers?

Engineers who follow the vendors' train-the-trainer programmes and work on these devices in their own projects.

How do we book a session?

Use "Request this course" with the number of attendees, the place and the device of your project. We reply with the programme and agree on the dates with you.