Cortex-M

The Arm Cortex-M33 processor is the first feature rich implementation of the Armv8-M architecture. The Cortex-M33 was developed to address all embedded and IoT markets especially those that require efficient security or digital signal control. TrustZone for Armv8-M is the foundation of security for all embedded applications.The processor has many optional features including DSP, a co-processor interface, memory protection units and a floating-point unit. The optional co-processor interface opens the door for customisation and extensibility to further decrease the power consumption of the system in the presence of frequent compute intensive operations. The Cortex-M33 achieves an optimal blend between real time determinism, energy efficiency, software productivity and system security which opens the door for many new applications and opportunities across diverse markets.

The Cortex-M23 processor is the smallest and most energy efficient implementation of the Armv8-M architecture. It is a very compact, two-stage pipelined processor that supports the Armv8-M baseline instruction set. The Cortex-M23 with TrustZone is the ideal processor for the most constrained embedded applications where security is a key requirement.TrustZone for Armv8-M provides hardware-enforced isolation between the trusted and the untrusted resources on the Cortex-M23 device, while maintaining the efficient exception handling and determinism that have been the hallmark of all Cortex-M processors.The processor has many optional features including DSP, a co-processor interface, memory protection units and a floating-point unit. The optional co-processor interface opens the door for customisation and extensibility to further decrease the power consumption of the system in the presence of frequent compute intensive operations. The Cortex-M33 achieves an optimal blend between real time determinism, energy efficiency, software productivity and system security which opens the door for many new applications and opportunities across diverse markets.

The Arm Cortex-M7 processor is the most recent and highest performance member of the energy-efficient Cortex-M processor family, and enables partners to build the most sophisticated variety of MCUs and embedded SoCs.The Cortex-M7 has been designed to deliver a very high level of performance, while maintaining the excellent responsiveness and ease-of-use of the Armv7-M architecture. Its industry leading high-performance and flexible system interfaces are ideal for a wide variety of application areas including automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, high-end audio, image and voice processing, sensor fusion, advanced motor control and in the deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT).

The Arm Cortex-M4 processor is Arm’s high performance embedded processor developed to address digital signal control markets that demand an efficient, easy-to-use blend of control and signal processing capabilities.The combination of high-efficiency signal processing functionality with the low-power, low cost and ease-of-use benefits of the Cortex-M family of processors is designed to satisfy the emerging category of flexible solutions specifically targeting the motor control, automotive, power management, embedded audio and industrial automation markets.

The Arm Cortex-M3 processor is the industry-leading 32-bit processor for highly deterministic real-time applications, specifically developed to enable partners to develop high-performance low-cost platforms for a broad range of devices including microcontrollers, automotive body systems, industrial control systems and wireless networking and sensors. The processor delivers outstanding computational performance and exceptional system response to events while meeting the challenges of low dynamic and static power constraints. The processor is highly configurable enabling a wide range of implementations from those requiring memory protection and powerful trace technology to cost sensitive devices requiring minimal area.

The Arm Cortex-M0+ processor is the most energy efficient Arm processor available. It builds on the very successful Cortex-M0 processor, retaining full instruction set and tool compatibility, while further reducing energy consumption and increasing performance. Along with the Cortex-M0 processor, the exceptionally small silicon area, low power and minimal code footprint of these processors enable developers to achieve 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price point, bypassing the step to 16-bit devices. The Cortex-M0+ processor comes with a wide selection of options to provide flexible development.

The Arm Cortex-M0 processor is the smallest Arm processor available. The exceptionally small silicon area, low power and minimal code footprint of the processor enables developers to achieve 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price point, bypassing the step to 16-bit devices.The ultra-low gate count of the Cortex-M0 processor also enables its deployment in analog and mixed signal devices. Available in a low-cost, easy-to-access package.

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The Arm SecurCore SC000 processor is designed specifically for the highest-volume smartcard and embedded security applications. The SC000 combines the low power and low area from the Cortex-M0 processor with the proven security features of Arm SecurCore processors. The SC000 is currently the most widely licensed 32-bit processor for smartcards worldwide.The programmers’ model is the same as the Cortex-M0. Therefore, the Cortex-M0 documentation listed below can be used for software development. However, explanation of anti-tampering features requires a SecurCore NDA.

The Arm SecurCore SC300 processor is designed specifically for high performance smartcard and embedded security applications. The SC300 combines the benefits of the industry standard Cortex-M3 processor with the proven security features of Arm SecurCore processors; currently the most widely licensed 32-bit CPU for smartcards worldwide.