When Cycle accurate tracing is selected, the ETM records the number of cycles executed while tracing is enabled. This includes cycles during which no trace information is normally returned, such as memory wait states.

The Elem column of the Analysis window shows the cycle number of the cycle in which each instruction was executed. The count does not include cycles executed during a trace discontinuity. You must use the Time/unit column, which displays timestamp values, to measure across discontinuities in the trace output.

If Cycle accurate tracing is not selected, the ETM does not record cycle counts.