Fundamentals of Arm architecture - Armv8-A

🎓 Course Headline:

Mastering Exception Levels and States in Cortex-A Based Processors (Armv8-Aarch64)

🚀 Course Instructor: 김동현 (Austin)
🚀 Course Title: Exception Level and Exception State in Cortex-A based Processor (Armv8-Aarch64)

Unlock the Secrets of Armv8-A Architecture - Your Gateway to Next-Gen System Software Development!

Are you ready to dive into the world of Armv8-A architecture, where smartphones, AI systems, electric vehicles, and even your MacBook Pro converge? The Armv8-A architecture is a cornerstone of 64-bit Cortex-A processors, from the humble Cortex-A53 to the powerful Cortex-A72, and its understanding is now more crucial than ever in the system software industry.

🌟 What You'll Learn:

• Exception Level Fundamentals: Get to grips with the concept of Exception levels, a pivotal element in Armv8 architecture that underpins the security and predictability of your applications, operating systems, and hypervisors.

• Changing Exception Levels: Discover how to dynamically change Exception levels to manage tasks, handle exceptions, and secure system resources effectively.

• Identifying Current Exception Level: Learn about the critical system registers, like CurrentEL, that allow you to read and understand the current active Exception level within the processor.

• Assembly Routines: Write and execute assembly routines that can manipulate and inspect the current Exception level in real-time.

• Understanding Execution State: Explore the execution states in Armv8-Aarch64, which are essential for maintaining context and ensuring smooth transitions when handling exceptions.

• Real-World Applications: Analyze case studies based on the XEN and Linux kernel to see how Exception levels are managed in practice.

🔍 Why This Course?

Understanding Exception levels and states is not just technical—it's fundamental for developing robust and secure software systems. Whether you're a software developer, a security expert, or an embedded system engineer, this course will equip you with the knowledge to work effectively with the Armv8-Aarch64 architecture.

🛠️ Who Is This For?

• Software engineers who want to leverage the full potential of Armv8-A architectures.
• Embedded systems developers aiming to build secure and efficient applications.
• Operating system developers interested in multi-level security mechanisms.
• System software professionals looking to expand their skill set with advanced architectural features.
• Students and academics researching low-level system architecture and exception handling.

📅 Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Armv8-A Architecture

   • Overview of Armv8-A architecture and its prevalence in modern computing.

2. Understanding Exception Levels

   • Definition and role of Exception levels in system security and management.

3. Manipulating Exception Levels

   • How to programmatically change Exception levels within the Armv8-A architecture.

4. System Registers

   • Exploration of key system registers, with a focus on CurrentEL.

5. Assembly Routines for Exception Level Management

   • Hands-on practice writing and executing assembly code to manage Exception levels.

6. Execution States in Armv8

   • Detailed look at the execution states and their significance in multi-level system environments.

7. Case Studies: XEN & Linux Kernel

   • Examination of real-world examples from XEN and Linux kernel to understand Exception handling in practice.

📢 Enroll Now to Future-Proof Your Career!

By enrolling in this course, you're taking a significant step towards mastering the Armv8-A architecture, ensuring your expertise aligns with the rapidly evolving technology landscape. 🚀

Join us and become an authority on Exception levels and states in Cortex-A based processors—your journey to software excellence starts here!