smc

Secure Monitor Call (A32)

SMC<c> #<imm>

Calls the Secure Monitor (EL3).

Details

The Secure Monitor Call instruction calls the Secure Monitor (EL3).

Pseudocode Operation

// Exception call; enters privileged mode

Example

SMC #16

Encoding

Binary Layout
cond
0001
0110
00000000
0111
imm4
 
Format System
Opcode 0x01600070
Extension A32 (System)

Operands

  • imm
    ID