17-01-2010, 11:48 PM
SEMINAR ON ARM processor.ppt (Size: 965.5 KB / Downloads: 1,367)
ARM partners will be able to differentiate and optimize ARM11 cores for power and performance, exploiting the characteristics of their own process technologies. The new microarchitecture is targeted at next-generation high-end portable and wireless applications, consumer, networking, and automotive applications. There are many features that will also make ARM11 processors highly suited to high-end embedded realtimeapplications, such as future networking and in-home entertainment products now require
History of RISC computers
First commercial RISC in 1985 by Acorn
First low-cost RISC-powered PC in 1987 by Acorn
ARM (joint venture of Acorn+Apple+VLSI) was established in Nov 1990
StrongARM (joint venture of ARM+Digital) established in 1998
Intel bought the license for StrongARM from ARM