AAME Learning Resources

Here is a list of learning resources covering subject areas for the ARM Accredited MCU Engineer accreditation. Some of these resources are commercially available books that can be purchased from most good technical book retailers. The rest are available on ARM.com. Some of the resources available on ARM.com require registration, but this is free of charge and access is open to all.

Essential reading

Additional reading

ARM Architecture v6-M Reference Manual

This manual describes the instruction set, memory model, and programmers' model for ARMv7 (M profile) compliant processors, including:

• Cortex-M0
• Cortex-M1 used in FPGA product offerings

This manual has been written for engineers implementing ARM processors, porting operating systems, or writing development tools, who require detailed information on the ARMv7-M architecture.

ARM Architecture v7-M Reference Manual

This manual describes the instruction set, memory model, and programmers' model for ARMv7 (M profile) compliant processors, including Cortex-M3.
This manual has been written for engineers implementing ARM processors, porting operating systems, or writing development tools, who require detailed information on the ARMv7-M architecture.

Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS)

CMSIS is a vendor-independent hardware abstraction layer for the Cortex-M processor series.The CMSIS enables consistent and simple software interfaces to the processor for interface peripherals, real-time operating systems, and middleware, simplifying software re-use. With a reduced learning curve for new microcontroller developers, CMSIS shortens the time to market for new products.

Cortex™-M0 Devices Generic User Guide

This book is a generic user guide for devices that implement the ARM Cortex-M0 processor. It is written for application and system-level software developers, familiar with programming, who want to program a device that includes the Cortex-M0 processor. It provides an introduction to the Cortex-M0 processor and its features. It contains information about how to program the processor, the processor memory model, exception and fault handling, and power management. It also provides information about the Cortex-M0 Instruction Set, Cortex-M0 peripherals and processor implementation and configuration options.

Cortex™-M0+ Devices Generic User Guide

This book is a generic user guide for devices that implement the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor. It is written for application and system-level software developers, familiar with programming, who want to program a device that includes the Cortex-M0+ processor. It provides an introduction to the Cortex-M0+ processor and its features. It contains information about how to program the processor, the processor memory model, exception and fault handling, and power management. It also provides information about the Cortex-M0+ Instruction Set, Cortex-M0+ peripherals and processor implementation and configuration options.

Cortex™-M3 Devices Generic User Guide

This book is a generic user guide for devices that implement the ARM Cortex-M3 processor. It is written for application and system-level software developers, familiar with programming, who want to program a device that includes the Cortex-M3 processor. It provides an introduction to the Cortex-M3 processor and its features. It contains information about how to program the processor, the processor memory model, exception and fault handling, and power management. It also provides information about the Cortex-M3 Instruction Set, Cortex-M3 peripherals and processor implementation and configuration options.

Cortex™-M4 Devices Generic User Guide

This book is a generic user guide for devices that implement the ARM Cortex-M4 processor. It is written for application and system-level software developers, familiar with programming, who want to program a device that includes the Cortex-M4 processor. It provides an introduction to the Cortex-M4 processor and its features. It contains information about how to program the processor, the processor memory model, exception and fault handling, and power management. It also provides information about the Cortex-M4 Instruction Set, Cortex-M4 peripherals and processor implementation and configuration options.