Memory Protection Unit

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hardware component
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:MPU
gptkbp:compatibleWith virtual memory
gptkbp:configurable_by gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:configuration memory regions
gptkbp:contrastsWith Memory Management Unit
gptkbp:controls access permissions
gptkbp:enables fault isolation
safe multitasking
gptkbp:enforcedBy privilege separation
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:ARM_Cortex-M_processors
gptkb:NXP_microcontrollers
gptkb:STMicroelectronics_microcontrollers
gptkbp:function memory protection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Memory Protection Unit
gptkbp:prohibits execute access
read access
write access
gptkbp:purpose increase system security
isolate tasks
prevent errant code execution
gptkbp:used_in embedded systems
microcontrollers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ARMv6-M
gptkb:ARM_Cortex-M
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5