ST STM32F4 Series User Manual

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2.2.8 Programming hints for the synchronization primitives
ISO/IEC C cannot directly generate the exclusive access instructions. CMSIS provides
intrinsic functions for generation of these instructions:
For example:
uint16_t value;
uint16_t *address = 0x20001002;
value = __LDREXH (address); // load 16-bit value from memory address
//0x20001002
Table 16. CMSIS functions for exclusive access instructions
Instruction CMSIS function
LDREX uint32_t __LDREXW (uint32_t *addr)
LDREXH uint16_t __LDREXH (uint16_t *addr)
LDREXB uint8_t __LDREXB (uint8_t *addr)
STREX uint32_t __STREXW (uint32_t value, uint32_t *addr)
STREXH uint32_t __STREXH (uint16_t value, uint16_t *addr)
STREXB uint32_t __STREXB (uint8_t value, uint8_t *addr)
CLREX void __CLREX (void)

ST STM32F4 Series Specifications

General

Series	STM32F4
Core	ARM Cortex-M4
Clock Speed	Up to 180 MHz
Flash Memory	Up to 2 MB
RAM	Up to 384 KB
Operating Voltage	1.8 V to 3.6 V
DAC	12-bit, up to 2 channels
Timers	Up to 17 timers
Communication Interfaces	USB, CAN, SPI, I2C, USART, Ethernet
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Package	LQFP, WLCSP, BGA

Summary

Introduction to the STM32 Cortex-M4 Programming Manual

Cortex-M4 Processor Features and Benefits

Summarizes key advantages: outstanding performance, enhanced debug, efficient core, low power, and security.

Reference Documents for STM32 Cortex-M4

Lists datasheets and reference manuals available from STMicroelectronics website for further details.

About this document

Typographical Conventions Used

Explains conventions for highlighting important notes, cross-references, and code elements.

Abbreviations for Registers

Lists common abbreviations used in register descriptions, such as (rw), (r), and (w).

STM32 Cortex-M4 Processor and Core Peripherals Overview

Introduces the Cortex-M4 processor, its architecture, and integrated core peripherals.

The Cortex-M4 Processor

Cortex-M4 Programmers Model

Describes processor modes, privilege levels, execution states, and stack usage.

Cortex-M4 Memory Model

Explains the memory map, access behavior, and bit-banding features.

Cortex-M4 Exception Model

Covers exception states, types, handlers, priorities, and grouping mechanisms.

The STM32 Cortex-M4 Instruction Set

Instruction Set Summary and Syntax

Lists supported instructions, syntax conventions, and flexible operand usage.

Memory Access Instructions

Details instructions for loading and storing data from memory.

General Data Processing Instructions

Covers arithmetic, logical, shift, and data manipulation instructions.

Multiply and Divide Instructions

Explains signed/unsigned multiply, accumulate, divide, and saturation instructions.

Saturating Instructions

Describes instructions performing saturation arithmetic on signed/unsigned values.

Core Peripherals

Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)

Details the NVIC's interrupt handling, priority levels, and registers.

System Control Block (SCB) Registers

Explains SCB registers for system control, configuration, and exception reporting.

SysTick Timer (STK) Functionality

Describes the SysTick timer for system timing and RTOS tick generation.

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