ARM is a company that designs and licenses processor architecture but does not manufacture chips. It started as a joint venture in 1990 and released its first ARM processor in 1991. The ARM7 was one of its earliest and most popular processors used in embedded systems. It had a 3-stage pipeline and was optimized for low power. Later, the ARM9 was released with improvements like a 5-stage pipeline, separate instruction/data caches, and a protection unit. Both processors had small die sizes and low power consumption, making them well-suited for embedded applications.
This is mainly intended for young faculty who are involved in ARM processor architecture teaching. This may also be useful to those who are keen in understanding the secrets of ARM architecture.Very good luck
Smartphones architecture is generally different from
common desktop architectures. It is limited by power, size and
cost of manufacturing with the goal to provide the best
experience for users in a minimum cost. Stemming from this
fact, modern micro-processors are designed with an
architecture that has three main components: an application
processor that executes the end user’s applications, a modem
responding to baseband radio activities, and peripheral devices
for interacting with the end user.
Parallelism
Multicores:
The Cortex A7 MPCore processor implements the ARMv7-A
architecture. The Cortex A7 MPCore processor has one to
four processors in a single multi-processor device. The
following figure shows an example configuration with four
processors [3].
In this paper, we are discussing the architecture of the
application processor of Apple iPhone. Specifically, Apple
iPhone uses ARM Cortex generation of processors as their
core. The following sections discusses this architecture in terms
of Instruction Set Architecture, Memory Hierarchy and
Parallelism.
ARM 32-bit Microcontroller Cortex-M3 introductionanand hd
What is the ARM Cortex-M3 processor?
Architecture Versions,Processor naming, Instruction Set Development, The Thumb-2 Technology and Instruction Set Architecture, Cortex-M3 Processor Applications
This PPT is about the ARM processors, family of processors,significance,applications and architectural features and Instruction Set Architecture useful for beginners
Computer programming :
overview of computers and programming.
Computer History
Elements of a Computer System
Hardware
Software
Language of a Computer
Evolution of Programming Languages
High Level Languages
Analysis-Coding-Execution
Object-Oriented Programming.
This is mainly intended for young faculty who are involved in ARM processor architecture teaching. This may also be useful to those who are keen in understanding the secrets of ARM architecture.Very good luck
Smartphones architecture is generally different from
common desktop architectures. It is limited by power, size and
cost of manufacturing with the goal to provide the best
experience for users in a minimum cost. Stemming from this
fact, modern micro-processors are designed with an
architecture that has three main components: an application
processor that executes the end user’s applications, a modem
responding to baseband radio activities, and peripheral devices
for interacting with the end user.
Parallelism
Multicores:
The Cortex A7 MPCore processor implements the ARMv7-A
architecture. The Cortex A7 MPCore processor has one to
four processors in a single multi-processor device. The
following figure shows an example configuration with four
processors [3].
In this paper, we are discussing the architecture of the
application processor of Apple iPhone. Specifically, Apple
iPhone uses ARM Cortex generation of processors as their
core. The following sections discusses this architecture in terms
of Instruction Set Architecture, Memory Hierarchy and
Parallelism.
ARM 32-bit Microcontroller Cortex-M3 introductionanand hd
What is the ARM Cortex-M3 processor?
Architecture Versions,Processor naming, Instruction Set Development, The Thumb-2 Technology and Instruction Set Architecture, Cortex-M3 Processor Applications
This PPT is about the ARM processors, family of processors,significance,applications and architectural features and Instruction Set Architecture useful for beginners
Computer programming :
overview of computers and programming.
Computer History
Elements of a Computer System
Hardware
Software
Language of a Computer
Evolution of Programming Languages
High Level Languages
Analysis-Coding-Execution
Object-Oriented Programming.
Feedback amplifiers-the general feedback structure - effects of negative feedback-Analysis of negative
feedback amplifiers -Stability-study of stability using Bode Plots.
Positive feedback and oscillators - analysis and design of RC phase shift, Wein bridge, LC and crystal
oscillators - stabilization of oscillations-UJT relaxation Oscillators
An Amplifier receives a signal from some pickup transducer or other input source and
provides a larger version of the signal to some output device or to another amplifier stage.
An input transducer signal is generally small (a few millivolts from a cassette or CD input or a
few microvolts from an antenna) and needs to be amplified sufficiently to operate an output
device (speaker or other power handling device). In small signal amplifiers, the main factors
are usually amplification linearity and magnitude of gain, since signal voltage and current are
small in a small-signal amplifier, the amount of power-handling capacity and power efficiency
are of little concern. A voltage amplifier provides voltage amplification primarily to increase
the voltage of the input signal. Large-signal or power amplifiers, on the other hand, primarily
provide sufficient power to an output load to drive a speaker or other power device, typically
a few watts to tens of watts. In the present chapter, we concentrate on those amplifier circuits
used to handle large-voltage signals at moderate to high current levels. The main features of
a large-signal amplifier are the circuit's power efficiency, the maximum amount of power that
the circuit is capable of handling, and the impedance matching to the output device. One
method used to categorize amplifiers is by class. Basically, amplifier classes represent the
amount the output signal varies over one cycle of operation for a full cycle of input signal. A
brief description of amplifier classes is provided next.
The electronic color code is used to indicate the values or ratings of electronic components, usually for
resistors, but also for capacitors, inductors, and others. A separate code, the 25-pair color code, is used
to identify wires in some telecommunications cables.
The electronic color code was developed in the early 1920s by the Radio Manufacturers Association
(now part of Electronic Industries Alliance(EIA)), and was published as EIA-RS-279. The current
international standard is IEC 60062.published by International Electrotechnical Commission.
Colorbands were used because they were easily and cheaply printed on tiny components. However,
there were drawbacks, especially for color blind people. Overheating of a component or dirt
accumulation, may make it impossible to distinguish brown from red or orange. Advances in printing
technology have now made printed numbers practical on small components. Where passive
components come in surface mount packages, their values are identified with printed alphanumeric
codes instead of a color code.
The resistance value, tolerance, and wattage rating are generally printed onto the body of the resistor
as numbers or letters when the resistors body is big enough to read the print, such as large power
resistors. But when the resistor is small such as a 1/4W carbon or film type, these specifications must
be shown in some other manner as the print would be too small to read.
So to overcome this, small resistors use coloured painted bands to indicate both their resistive value
and their tolerance with the physical size of the resistor indicating its wattage rating. These coloured
painted bands produce a system of identification generally known as a Resistors Colour Code.
An international and universally accepted Resistor Colour Code Scheme was developed many years
ago as a simple and quick way of identifying a resistors ohmic value no matter what its size or condition.
It consists of a set of individual coloured rings or bands in spectral order representing each digit of the
resistors value.
The resistor colour code markings are always read one band at a time starting from the left to the right,
with the larger width tolerance band oriented to the right side indicating its tolerance. By matching the
colour of the first band with its associated number in the digit column of the colour chart below the first
digit is identified and this represents the first digit of the resistance value.
With a massive influx of multi modality data,the role of data analytics in health
informatics has grown rapidly in the last decade. This has also prompted increasing
interests in the generation of analytical, data driven models based on machine learning in
health informatics. Deep learning, a technique with its foundation in artificial neural
networks, is emerging in recent years as a powerful tool for machine learning, promising
to reshape the future of artificial intelligence. Rapid improvements in computational
power, fast data storage, and parallelization have also contributed to the rapid uptake of
the technology in addition to its predictive power and ability to generate automatically
optimized high-level features and semantic interpretation from the input data. This article
presents a comprehensive up-todate review of research employing deep learning in health
informatics, providing a critical analysis of the relative merit, and potential pitfalls of the
technique as well as its future outlook. The paper mainly focuses on key applications of
deep learning in the fields of translational bioinformatics, medical imaging, pervasive
sensing, medical informatics, and public health.
Harnessing WebAssembly for Real-time Stateless Streaming PipelinesChristina Lin
Traditionally, dealing with real-time data pipelines has involved significant overhead, even for straightforward tasks like data transformation or masking. However, in this talk, we’ll venture into the dynamic realm of WebAssembly (WASM) and discover how it can revolutionize the creation of stateless streaming pipelines within a Kafka (Redpanda) broker. These pipelines are adept at managing low-latency, high-data-volume scenarios.
We have compiled the most important slides from each speaker's presentation. This year’s compilation, available for free, captures the key insights and contributions shared during the DfMAy 2024 conference.
6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024)ClaraZara1
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CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
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A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
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By understanding inductive bias, you can gain valuable insights into how machine learning models work and make informed decisions when building and deploying them.
1. ARM
HISTORY
UK venture started in November 1990.
Established as Advanced RISC Machines Ltd.
Joint venture between Apple Computer, Acorn Computer Group, and VLSI Technology.
First product in 1991: the embedded RISC-based ARM6TM family.
INTRODUCTION
ARM Holding plc. Holds Intellectual Property for RISC Processors and SoC (System on a Chip).
The company does not manufacture its own chips, instead producing designs that its technology
partners can produce.
Also produces a suite of development tools, as well as hardware and software products.
ARM CORE FAMILY
ARM7.
ARM9.
ARM9E.
ARM10E.
ARM11.
Cortex.
Xscale (ARM derivative by Intel).
All major chip manufacturers have licenses to one or several ARM cores
Analog Devices, Atmel, Cirrus, Fujitsu, IBM, Infineon, Intel, Mitsubishi, Motorola, National
Semiconductor, NEC, Philips, Sharp, ST Microelectronics, Texas Instruments, Toshiba
The most popular ARM core for the use in embedded systems is the ARM7TDMI
2. ARM 7
The family consists of the ARM7TDMI, ARM7TDMI-S and ARM7EJ-S processor cores and the ARM720T
cached processor macro cell.
ARM7TDMI:3 Stage Pipeline.
ARM710T:MMU (Memory mgmt unit)
ARM720T:8K unified cache.
DESIGN FOCUS
Power Efficient
Best performance for applications needs
RISC based
Capable of high volume with a short time to market
Investment in Advanced R&D which coincides with customers and partners
ARM7TDMI ARCHITECTURE:
32-bit RISC-processor core(32-bit instructions)
37 pieces of 32-bit integer registers (16 available)
3stage Pipelined
Von Neumann type bus structure (Harvard-ARM9 & above)
8/16/32 bit data types
7 modes of operation (usr,fiq,irq,svs,abt,sys,und)
Simple structure->reasonably good speed/power consumption ratio
3. BLOCK DIAGRAM ARM7
ARM7 has 37 registers all of which are 32-bit long.
1 dedicated program counter
1 dedicated current program status register
5 dedicated saved program status register
30 general purpose registers
4. The current processor mode governs which of the several banks is accessible. Each mode can access
A particular set of r0-r12 registers
A particular r13 (Stack pointer, sp) and r14 (Link register, lr)
The program counter, r15 (pc)
The current program status register, cpsr
Privileged modes (except system) can also access a particular spsr (Saved Program Status Register)
The ARM has seven basic operating modes:
User: unprivileged mode under which most tasks run
FIQ: entered when a high priority (fast) interrupt is raised
IRQ: entered when a low priority (normal) interrupt is raised
Supervisor: entered on reset and when a Software Interrupt instruction is executed
Abort: used to handle memory access violations
Undef: used to handle undefined instructions
System: privileged mode using the same registers as user mode
Processor Operating States
From the point of view of the programmer, the ARM7 processor can be in one of the two states:
ARM State: This executes 32-bit, word aligned ARM instructions.
Thump State: This operates with 16-bit, halfword-aligned Thump instructions.
Switching Between Processor States
Entering Thump state:
Entering into Thump state can be achieved by executing a BX instruction with the state bit (bit 0)
set in the operand register.
5. Transition to Thump state also occurs automatically on return from an exception, for e.g; IRQ,
FIQ, UNDEF, ABORT, and SWI if the exception was entered with the processor in Thump state.
Entering ARM state
Entering into ARM state happens:
On execution of the BX instruction with the state bit clear in the operand register.
On the processor taking an exception, for e.g; IRQ,FIQ,RESET,UNDEF,ABORT,and SWI.
Memory Formats
The ARM processor views memory as a linear collection of bytes numbered upwards from zero, as
follows:
Bytes 0 to 3 Hold the 1st stored word
Bytes 4 to 7 Hold the 2nd stored word
and so on.
Words stored in memory as:
Big-endian format
Little-endian format
ARM9 Features
The ARM9TDMI core is a small, high performance, power-efficient 32-bit RISC processor. The core
features a five-stage pipeline, Harvard buses, Thumb extension and full debug access to all
programmer's model states. The Thumb code compression extension delivers 32-bit RISC performance
at 16-bit system costs through the efficient use of a second, compressed set of 16-bit instructions, which
reduces memory use by a third.
The ARM940T adds separate instruction and data caches to the two memory data buses for reduced
access time to both instructions and data. The ARM940T also contains a write buffer and a new
protection unit designed specifically for embedded operations. This new protection unit requires no
6. address translation and contains eight individually programmable instruction and data protection
regions. These can be specified as to base address, region size, and cache/buffer properties. During
debug, the ARM940T provides full debug access to the state of the protection unit registers and to the
contents of the caches.
In addition, the ARM940T is fully AMBA (Advanced Microcontroller Bus Architecture) compliant. AMBA
is a standard on-chip ASIC bus allowing rapid modular design of low power systems while simplifying
design reuse and test. ARM also provides a library of macrocell peripherals which conform to the AMBA
standard for easy ASIC development. By using AMBA with synthesized versions of the peripherals,
system hardware and software can be prototyped early in the design cycle, thereby reducing the risk of
design faults in the final system.
Both ARM9 products are supported by the ARM Software Development Toolkit version 2.11 (SDT2.11),
modeling and simulation support and a PID development board which implements AMBA.
Technical Details
ARM 9
ARM9TDMI includes 5-stage pipeline (fetch, decode, shifter/arithmetic logic unit (ALU), cache and
write-back), Thumb, Debug, Harvard buses.
ARM940T includes ARM9TDMI + 4KB instruction + 4KB data caches, write buffer, AMBA bus interface,
flexible memory protection unit, external coprocessor support.
Write buffer provides an 8 data word and 4 address capacity.
The protection unit consists of 8 variable size instruction regions, as well as 8 independent, variable
size data protection regions.
Predicted die size for the ARM9TDMI is 4mm2 based on 0.35-micron design rules and 3-layer metal.
Predicted die size for the ARM940T is 15mm2 based on 0.35-micron design rules and 3-layer metal.
Predicted clock frequency for both devices is approximately 150MHz, with a predicted MIPS rate of
165 @ 150MHz.
Power consumption for the ARM9TDMI is 1.5 mW of power per MHz at 2.5 volts.
Power consumption for the ARM940T is 4.5 mW of power per MHz at 3 volts.