2013

Difference between Cortex-A, Cortex-R and Cortex-M

Author: Irappa

ARM Cortex-A family (v7-A)

ARM Cortex Application Processors

ARM Cortex-R family (v7-R)

Cortex-R Series Exceptional performance for real-time applications Cortex-R Series - Exceptional performance for real-time applications Cortex Real-time Embedded processors have been developed for deeply embedded realtime applications where the need for low power and good interrupt behavior are balanced with exceptional performance and strong compatibility with existing platforms. The ARM Cortex-R real-time processors offer high-performance computing solutions for embedded systems where reliability, high availability, fault tolerance, maintainability and real-time responses are required.

ARM Cortex-M family (v7-M)

ARM Cortex Embedded Processors Cortex-M Series - Cost-sensitive solutions for deterministic microcontroller applications Cortex-M series processors have been developed primarily for the microcontroller domain where the need for fast, highly deterministic, interrupt management is coupled with the desire for extremely low gate count and lowest possible power consumption. The ARM Cortex-M processor family is an upwards compatible range of energyefficient, easy to use processors designed to help developers meet the needs of tomorrow's embedded applications. Those demands include delivering more features at a lower cost, increasing connectivity, better code reuse and improved energy efficiency.

Cortex-A -High performance processors for open Operating Systems Cortex application processors deliver exceptional 32-bit performance with the new Cortex-A50 series combined 32-bit and 64bit performance, enabling the next generation of mobile internet devices.

The ARM Cortex-A series of applications processors provide an entire range of solutions for devices hosting a rich OS platform and user applications ranging from ultra-low-cost handset through smartphones, mobile computing platforms, digital TV and set-top boxes through enterprise networking, printers and server solutions.

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Applications processors for full OS and 3rd party applications Applications: Smart phones Smart books & Netbooks eBook Readers Digital TV Home Gateways Huge array of additional products
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Embedded processors for real-time processing, control applications Applications: Automotive braking systems Powertrain solutions Mass storage controller Networking & Printing

signal

Microcontroller-oriented processors MCU and SoC applications

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Applications: Microcontrollers Mixed signal devices Smart sensors Automotive body electronics and airbags
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