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ARM Releases New 32-bit Cortex-M Processor [Health & Beauty Close - Up]
[September 26, 2014]

ARM Releases New 32-bit Cortex-M Processor [Health & Beauty Close - Up]


(Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ARM said that it has unveiled a new 32-bit Cortex-M processor that delivers double the compute and digital signal processing (DSP) capability of today's most powerful ARM-based MCUs.



In its release, the Company said that the ARM Cortex-M7 is targeted at high-end embedded applications used in next generation vehicles, connected devices, and smart homes and factories.

Early licensees of the Cortex-M7 processor include Atmel, Freescale and ST Microelectronics.


"The addition of the Cortex-M7 processor to the Cortex-M series allows ARM and its partners to offer the most scalable and software- compatible solutions possible for the connected world," said Noel Hurley, general manager, CPU group, ARM. "The versatility and new memory features of the Cortex-M7 enable more powerful, smarter and reliable microcontrollers that can be used across a multitude of embedded applications." ARM said that the Cortex-M7 achieves an impressive 5 CoreMark/ MHz1. This performance allows the Cortex-M7 to deliver a combination of high performance and digital signal control functionality that will enable MCU silicon manufacturers to target highly demanding embedded applications while keeping development costs low.

"The Cortex-M7 is well positioned between Atmel's Cortex-M based MCUs and Cortex-A based MPUs enabling Atmel to offer an even greater range of processing solutions," said Reza Kazerounian, senior vice president and general manager, microcontroller business unit, Atmel. "Customers using the Cortex-M-based MCU will be able to scale up performance and system functionality, while keeping the Cortex-M class ease- of-use and maximizing software reuse. We see the ARM Cortex-M7 addressing high-growth markets like IoT and wearables, as well as automotive and industrial applications that can leverage its performance and power efficiency." "Freescale Cortex-M7-based solutions dramatically extend MCU performance, opening new opportunities for our business," said Geoff Lees, senior vice president and general manager, MCU group, Freescale. "Our solutions will enable significant innovation and system-level efficiency in areas such as motor control, industrial automation and power conversion. These are rapidly growing markets where the high performance of the Cortex-M7 core eliminates the need for additional DSPs and microcontrollers." "Offering customers more intelligence and processing power on our STM32 microcontrollers is a major objective for ST, and the Cortex- M7 delivers that impressively," said Daniel Colonna, microcontrollers marketing director, STMicroelectronics. "The Cortex- M7 core supports upwardly-scalable compatibility with our existing wide range of 500 Cortex-M STM32 microcontrollers, associated tools and software ecosystem, allowing developers to rapidly adopt our next-generation STM32 Cortex-M7-based MCUs." More Information and Complete Details: http://community.arm.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved.

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