Reply by Tauno Voipio September 7, 20102010-09-07
On 7.9.10 9:12 , 42Bastian Schick wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:16:30 -0700 (PDT), linnix > <me@linnix.info-for.us> wrote: > >> The link http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ said it all: >> >> 1) 2 stacks pointer (leaving only 1 stack pointer). >> 2) The SVC assembler instruction for software interrupts (protected/ >> user mode). >> 3) System timers - for systick?> >> >> 1)& 2) stops you from having supervisor mode. > > No. It means no user mode. By default the CM1 runs in a supervisor > alike mode. > > An RTOS does not need supervisor/user mode to allow writing safe > software. It is a matter of clean design (=> direct message passing).
It seems that for a clean context switch, the Cortex m needs a software interrupt (be it then called a supervisor call or something else). The ARM7TDMI method of switching via PSW to IRQ or SVC mode is not available in Cortex. -- Tauno Voipio tauno voipio (at) iki fi
Reply by 42Bastian Schick September 7, 20102010-09-07
On Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:16:30 -0700 (PDT), linnix
<me@linnix.info-for.us> wrote:

>The link http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ said it all: > >1) 2 stacks pointer (leaving only 1 stack pointer). >2) The SVC assembler instruction for software interrupts (protected/ >user mode). >3) System timers - for systick?> > >1) & 2) stops you from having supervisor mode.
No. It means no user mode. By default the CM1 runs in a supervisor alike mode. An RTOS does not need supervisor/user mode to allow writing safe software. It is a matter of clean design (=> direct message passing). -- 42Bastian Do not email to bastian42@yahoo.com, it's a spam-only account :-) Use <same-name>@monlynx.de instead !
Reply by Marcus Harnisch September 6, 20102010-09-06
"bo" <bo@cephus.com> writes:

> Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and > whether there is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix > the IP core)?
This is not a bug that can be fixed, it is an implementation option of the processor core that Actel apparently chose to disable. The OS extensions in C-M1 are not essential to execute an OS on this CPU, but they can help implementing one. The OS extension comprises of: 1. A second stack pointer to implement two separate stacks for tasks and OS 2. The SysTick timer which serves as a global time base for scheduler. 3. The SVC/PendSV exceptions to request OS services. Best regards -- Marcus Harnisch Senior Consultant DOULOS - Developing Design Know-how VHDL * SystemC * Verilog * SystemVerilog * e * PSL * Perl * Tcl/Tk ARM Approved Training Centre (ATC) Doulos Ltd., Central European Office, Garbsener Landstr. 10, 30419 Hannover Tel: +49 (0)511 2771340 mailto: marcus.harnisch@doulos.com Fax: +49 (0)511 2771349 Web: http://www.doulos.com This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and Doulos Ltd. reserves all rights of privilege in respect thereof. It is intended for the use of the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system, any use, disclosure, or copying of this document is unauthorised. The contents of this message may contain personal views which are not the views of Doulos Ltd., unless specifically stated.
Reply by An Schwob in the USA September 3, 20102010-09-03
On Aug 31, 7:59=A0am, "bo" <b...@cephus.com> wrote:
> Sorrry for the delayed reply.. > > Using the 3M part. Will have at least 512M. > > In the interim I happened across this post on Keil's website. > > http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ > > It basically says that because Actel has not implemented 'OS extensions' =
that no OS will run on this core. I also found that Actel has ported a v3, = which does support OS extensions, to their SmartFusion line. --which I cann= ot use because it is not rad-tolerant. So now, I'm trying to get them to po= rt their v3 core to the ProASIC3 3M part. No word yet on if or when they wi= ll fix this.
> > Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and whether th=
ere is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix the IP core)?
> > thanks! > > On Aug 24, 12:03=3DA0pm, "bo" <b...@cephus.com> wrote:> Does anyone know =
of either a free or commerical RTOS that supports ARM Co=3D
> > rtex M1? I'm finding that some vendor's websites claiming support are ina=
cc=3D
> urate. > > > Looking for RTOS with filesystem and drivers to support a SoC implentat=
io=3D
> > n in an Actel FPGA... > > > > > Any recommendations? > > How much memory are you going to have? =A0If you have a couple of > 256Mx16, you might be able to run Linux. > > Are you using the 600K or 3M part? > > --------------=3D =A0Posted using GrabIt =A0=3D---------------- > ------=3D =A0Binary Usenet downloading made easy =3D--------- > -=3D =A0Get GrabIt for free fromhttp://www.shemes.com/=A0=3D-
Check out Segger embOS. Should do what you want. An Schwob
Reply by linnix September 1, 20102010-09-01
On Sep 1, 3:21=A0am, FreeRTOS info <noem...@given.com> wrote:
> On 31/08/2010 15:59, bo wrote: > > > Sorrry for the delayed reply.. > > > Using the 3M part. Will have at least 512M. > > > In the interim I happened across this post on Keil's website. > > >http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ > > > It basically says that because Actel has not implemented 'OS extensions=
' that no OS will run on this core. I also found that Actel has ported a v3= , which does support OS extensions, to their SmartFusion line. --which I ca= nnot use because it is not rad-tolerant. So now, I'm trying to get them to = port their v3 core to the ProASIC3 3M part. No word yet on if or when they = will fix this.
> > > Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and whether =
there is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix the IP core)?
> > You can run an RTOS on small 8 bit devices, that definitely don't have > the undefined 'OS extensions'. =A0All you need is to find an OS that has > been ported, or pay somebody to port it for you. > > Some CPU's have additional features that assist in the writing of an > RTOS, some are just CPU's. =A0You can run an RTOS on both, one will just > be easier to write than the other. =A0FreeRTOS runs on 25 different cores > (thats cores as in architectures, not devices), believe me they don't > all have OS extensions.
They should have said no protected mode OSs. ProASIC3 with M1 soft core is for smaller devices. SmartFusion with Cortex M3 hard core is for bigger devices and bigger OSs.
Reply by FreeRTOS info September 1, 20102010-09-01
On 31/08/2010 15:59, bo wrote:
> Sorrry for the delayed reply.. >=20 > Using the 3M part. Will have at least 512M. >=20 > In the interim I happened across this post on Keil's website.=20 >=20 > http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ >=20 > It basically says that because Actel has not implemented 'OS extensions=
' that no OS will run on this core. I also found that Actel has ported a = v3, which does support OS extensions, to their SmartFusion line. --which = I cannot use because it is not rad-tolerant. So now, I'm trying to get th= em to port their v3 core to the ProASIC3 3M part. No word yet on if or wh= en they will fix this.=20
>=20 > Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and whether =
there is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix the IP core)= ?=20 You can run an RTOS on small 8 bit devices, that definitely don't have the undefined 'OS extensions'. All you need is to find an OS that has been ported, or pay somebody to port it for you. Some CPU's have additional features that assist in the writing of an RTOS, some are just CPU's. You can run an RTOS on both, one will just be easier to write than the other. FreeRTOS runs on 25 different cores (thats cores as in architectures, not devices), believe me they don't all have OS extensions. Regards, Richard. + http://www.FreeRTOS.org Designed for Microcontrollers. More than 7000 downloads per month. + http://www.SafeRTOS.com Certified by T=DCV as meeting the requirements for safety related systems= =2E
Reply by linnix August 31, 20102010-08-31
On Aug 31, 7:59=A0am, "bo" <b...@cephus.com> wrote:
> Sorrry for the delayed reply.. > > Using the 3M part. Will have at least 512M.
Good for you. I am using 600K A3 and 32Mx32 SDRAM
> > In the interim I happened across this post on Keil's website. > > http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ > > It basically says that because Actel has not implemented 'OS extensions' =
that no OS will run on this core. I also found that Actel has ported a v3, = which does support OS extensions, to their SmartFusion line. --which I cann= ot use because it is not rad-tolerant. So now, I'm trying to get them to po= rt their v3 core to the ProASIC3 3M part. No word yet on if or when they wi= ll fix this.
> > Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and whether th=
ere is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix the IP core)? Yes, license the source and patch it. The link http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/ said it all: 1) 2 stacks pointer (leaving only 1 stack pointer). 2) The SVC assembler instruction for software interrupts (protected/ user mode). 3) System timers - for systick?> 1) & 2) stops you from having supervisor mode. 3) can probably be work around with additional resources to implement a timer.
Reply by bo August 31, 20102010-08-31
Sorrry for the delayed reply..

Using the 3M part. Will have at least 512M.

In the interim I happened across this post on Keil's website. 

http://www.keil.com/forum/13316/

It basically says that because Actel has not implemented 'OS extensions' that no OS will run on this core. I also found that Actel has ported a v3, which does support OS extensions, to their SmartFusion line. --which I cannot use because it is not rad-tolerant. So now, I'm trying to get them to port their v3 core to the ProASIC3 3M part. No word yet on if or when they will fix this. 

Can anyone enlighten me on exactly what OS extensions are? and whether there is a way around the issue (other than having actel fix the IP core)? 

thanks!

On Aug 24, 12:03=A0pm, "bo" <b...@cephus.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know of either a free or commerical RTOS that supports ARM Co=
rtex M1? I'm finding that some vendor's websites claiming support are inacc= urate.
> > Looking for RTOS with filesystem and drivers to support a SoC implentatio=
n in an Actel FPGA...
> > Any recommendations?
How much memory are you going to have? If you have a couple of 256Mx16, you might be able to run Linux. Are you using the 600K or 3M part? --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- ------= Binary Usenet downloading made easy =--------- -= Get GrabIt for free from http://www.shemes.com/ =-