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Master ARM Architecture with Adaptive AI.

Master ARM Architecture across 13 topics - Foundations, Programming and Control, and Advanced Concepts - guided by Leyaa's adaptive intelligence.

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13Topics
95Patterns
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ARM Architecture
ARM Architecture Course
3 - part learning journey
Beginner
Foundations
4 topics · 30 patterns
Beginner
Intermediate
Programming and Control
5 topics · 37 patterns
Intermediate
Advanced
Advanced Concepts
4 topics · 28 patterns
Advanced
Begin Part 1: Foundations
✦ Course Structure

Your ARM Architecture Journey in 3 Parts

Each part builds on the last - a deliberate progression from beginner to advanced.

Beginner
Beginner
Part 1: Foundations
Covers ARM Architecture Overview, Register Set and Data Processing, Memory Model and 1 more topic.
4Topics
30Patterns
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Part 2: Programming and Control
Covers Control Flow Instructions, Subroutines and Stack, Exception and Interrupt Model and 2 more topics.
5Topics
37Patterns
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Advanced
Advanced
Part 3: Advanced Concepts
Covers Memory Protection Unit (MPU), Debug Architecture, Cortex-M System Peripherals and 1 more topic.
4Topics
28Patterns
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Curriculum

Everything You'll Learn

Explore every topic and pattern in the course.

ARM Architecture

3 parts · 13 topics · 95 patterns
Beginner
Part 1: Foundations4 topics · 30 patterns
Beginner
01
ARM Architecture Overview
7 patterns
What is ARM architecture
RISC vs CISC design philosophy
ARM processor families (Cortex-M, Cortex-A, Cortex-R)
ARM Cortex-M for embedded systems
Harvard vs Von Neumann architecture
ARM instruction pipeline concept
Thumb and ARM instruction sets
02
Register Set and Data Processing
8 patterns
Why registers are the core of ARM execution
General purpose registers (R0-R12)
Stack pointer (R13/SP)
Link register (R14/LR)
Program counter (R15/PC)
Program Status Register (PSR)
Condition flags (N, Z, C, V)
Data processing instructions (ADD, SUB, MOV, CMP)
03
Memory Model
8 patterns
Why understanding the memory map is essential
ARM memory map overview
Code region, SRAM region, peripheral region
Memory-mapped I/O concept
Byte, halfword, and word access
Load and store instructions (LDR, STR)
Addressing modes (immediate, register, offset)
Stack operations (PUSH, POP)
04
Number Systems and Data Representation
7 patterns
Why number representation matters in ARM
Binary representation in ARM
Hexadecimal for register and memory values
Signed and unsigned integers
Two's complement representation
Bit manipulation in ARM
Barrel shifter operations
Intermediate
Part 2: Programming and Control5 topics · 37 patterns
Intermediate
01
Control Flow Instructions
8 patterns
Why branching controls program execution
Branch instruction (B)
Conditional branch with flags
Branch and link (BL) for subroutines
If-else implementation in assembly
Loop implementation in assembly
Compare and branch patterns
IT block for conditional execution (Thumb-2)
02
Subroutines and Stack
8 patterns
Why subroutines enable modular assembly code
Subroutine call convention (AAPCS)
Parameter passing in registers
Return value in R0
Stack frame setup
Preserving callee-saved registers
Nested subroutine calls
Recursive function in assembly
03
Exception and Interrupt Model
8 patterns
Why exceptions handle hardware events
Exception types in Cortex-M
Vector table structure
Exception priority levels
NVIC (Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller)
Interrupt enable and disable
Exception entry and exit sequence
PendSV and SysTick exceptions
04
Bus Architecture
7 patterns
Why bus architecture affects system performance
AHB and APB bus overview
Bus matrix for multi-master access
Peripheral clock enable
Bus fault and memory protection
DMA controller on bus
Bus arbitration concept
05
Power Modes
6 patterns
Why power modes matter for battery devices
Sleep mode (WFI instruction)
Deep sleep mode
Wake-up sources
Clock gating for power saving
Low-power design strategies
Advanced
Part 3: Advanced Concepts4 topics · 28 patterns
Advanced
01
Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
6 patterns
Why memory protection matters
MPU region configuration
Access permissions (privileged, unprivileged)
Region size and alignment
Overlapping regions and priority
MPU for RTOS task isolation
02
Debug Architecture
7 patterns
Why debug features accelerate embedded development
CoreSight debug architecture
Debug Access Port (DAP)
Breakpoint and watchpoint hardware
ITM (Instrumentation Trace Macrocell)
SWO (Serial Wire Output) for printf
ETM (Embedded Trace Macrocell) concept
03
Cortex-M System Peripherals
7 patterns
Why system peripherals enable OS and fault handling
SysTick timer for RTOS tick
NVIC advanced features
SCB (System Control Block)
Fault handlers (HardFault, MemManage, BusFault, UsageFault)
Fault analysis and debugging
Vector table relocation
04
ARM Assembly Optimization
8 patterns
Why optimization matters for real-time performance
Instruction cycle counting
Pipeline stalls and hazards
Efficient loop construction
Conditional execution benefits
DSP extension instructions
Saturating arithmetic instructions
Bit-banding for atomic bit access
Why Leyaa

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Leyaa doesn't just deliver content - it understands where you are, what you need, and how to get you there fastest.

Adaptive Diagnostics
Adaptive Diagnostics
Leyaa identifies which of the 95 patterns you've mastered and which need work - before you waste time on what you already know.
Pattern-Level Precision
Pattern-Level Precision
Every pattern gets a verdict - Learn, Practice, or Skip - so your study time goes exactly where it counts.
Intelligent Pacing
Intelligent Pacing
Leyaa reads your velocity across the whole course and adapts your focus list dynamically, keeping you in the optimal learning zone.
Before & After Visibility
Before & After Visibility
Every assessment creates a snapshot. Retake anytime to see exactly how much you've grown - topic by topic, pattern by pattern.
Learner Autonomy
Learner Autonomy
Leyaa recommends, never restricts. Override any suggestion and explore at your own pace - the system tracks everything regardless.
Clear Learning Path
Clear Learning Path
Foundations → Programming and Control → Advanced Concepts - a structured journey where each part sets you up perfectly for the next.
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