Memory Protection Unit (MPU)

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer security technology
hardware component
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:software
gptkbp:compatibleWith virtual memory
gptkbp:controls access permissions
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:Memory_Management_Unit_(MMU)
gptkbp:enforcedBy memory region boundaries
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:ARM_Cortex-M_processors
some RISC-V cores
gptkbp:function memory protection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
gptkbp:prevention unauthorized memory access
gptkbp:prohibits execute access
read access
write access
gptkbp:provides region-based protection
gptkbp:usedFor fault detection
safety-critical applications
isolation of tasks
gptkbp:usedIn embedded systems
microcontrollers
real-time operating systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ARMv7-M
gptkb:ARMv8-M
gptkb:Cortex-M23
gptkb:Cortex-M33
gptkb:Cortex-M35P
gptkb:Cortex-M4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5