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Functional overview

3.1

ARM® Cortex™-M4 core with embedded Flash and SRAM

The ARM Cortex-M4 processor is the latest generation of ARM processors for embedded

systems. It was developed to provide a low-cost platform that meets the needs of MCU

implementation, with a reduced pin count and low-power consumption, while delivering

outstanding computational performance and an advanced response to interrupts.

The ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC processor features exceptional code-efficiency, delivering

the high-performance expected from an ARM core in the memory size usually associated

with 8- and 16-bit devices.

The processor supports a set of DSP instructions which allow efficient signal processing and

complex algorithm execution.

Its single precision FPU speeds up software development by using metalanguage

development tools, while avoiding saturation.

With its embedded ARM core, the STM32F373x family is compatible with all ARM tools and

software.

Figure 1 shows the general block diagram of the STM32F373x family.

3.2

Memory protection unit

The memory protection unit (MPU) is used to separate the processing of tasks from the data

protection. The MPU can manage up to 8 protection areas that can all be further divided up

into 8 subareas. The protection area sizes are between 32 bytes and the whole 4 gigabytes

of addressable memory.

The memory protection unit is especially helpful for applications where some critical or

certified code has to be protected against the misbehavior of other tasks. It is usually

managed by an RTOS (real-time operating system). If a program accesses a memory

location that is prohibited by the MPU, the RTOS can detect it and take action. In an RTOS

environment, the kernel can dynamically update the MPU area setting, based on the

process to be executed.

The MPU is optional and can be bypassed for applications that do not need it.

The Cortex-M4 processor is a high performance 32-bit processor designed for the

microcontroller market. It offers significant benefits to developers, including:

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Outstanding processing performance combined with fast interrupt handling

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Enhanced system debug with extensive breakpoint and trace capabilities

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Efficient processor core, system and memories

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Ultralow power consumption with integrated sleep modes

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Platform security robustness with optional integrated memory protection unit (MPU).

With its embedded ARM core, the STM32F373x devices are compatible with all ARM

development tools and software.

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