7.1. Object File Format Specifications

The object files created by the assembler and linker conform to the ELF (Executable and Linking Format) binary format, which is used by the Embedded Application Binary Interface (EABI). The complete Arm ABI specifications can be found in the Application Binary Interface for the Arm Architecture - The Base Standard.

The ELF object files generated by the assembler and linker conform to the December 17, 2003 snapshot of the System V generic ABI (or gABI). This specification is currently maintained by SCO.