ARM introduces high-performance Cortex-M7 processor to help the microprocessor market

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Component Trading Network News September 24, ARM announced the release of the latest 32-bit Cortex-M processor Cortex-M7, this processor can significantly improve the two compared to the current highest performance ARM architecture microcontroller (MCU) Multiple operations and digital signal processing (DSP) performance. The ARM Cortex-M7 processor targets high-end embedded applications for next-generation automotive electronics, networking equipment, and smart home and industrial applications. The first vendors to license the ARM Cortex-M7 processor include Atmel, Freescale and STMicroelectronics.

Noel Hurley, General Manager, ARM Processors

Noel Hurley, general manager of the ARM processor division, said: "With the addition of the Cortex-M7 in the ARM Cortex-M processor family, ARM and partners will provide the most scalable and software-compatible solution for the connected world. With the variety of Cortex-M7 and new memory capabilities, developers can design more powerful, smarter and more reliable microcontrollers for all types of embedded applications."

ARM Cortex-M7 processor delivers high performance and better digital signal processing efficiency, delivering superior embedded intelligence for industrial applications, infrastructure and home products

With Cortex-M7 performance test results up to 5 CoreMark/MHz1, this performance enables the Cortex-M7 to provide both high performance and digital signal control, helping microcontroller manufacturers to deliver performance-critical embedded applications. Keep research and development costs to a minimum. The Cortex-M7 will be used in intelligent control systems for motor control, industrial automation, advanced voice capabilities, image processing, a variety of connected vehicle applications and Internet of Things (IoT) related applications.

The Cortex-M7 can handle audio, image data and speech recognition more quickly, and users can immediately feel the advantages of this processor. Like the existing Cortex-M series, the Cortex-M7 also offers a program model for the C language and is binary compatible with existing Cortex-M series products. With the complete ecosystem and software compatibility, the existing Cortex-M core can be easily migrated to the Cortex-M7. As a result, system designers can reuse a variety of program code to reduce development and maintenance costs.

In 2013, ARM partners shipped a total of 3 billion ARM-based microcontrollers, becoming the industry leader

ARM Cortex-M7 product features:

The 6-stage superscalar pipeline has a performance test of 2,000 Coremarks at 40LP process and 400MHz.

Support for 64-bit AXI interconnects with optional instruction and data cache for more efficient access to large external memory and connectivity to high-performance peripherals.

Tightly coupled memory interface for fast, real-time response.

A wide range of configurable options to lock in a variety of different cost and performance points.

Improve system visibility with Embedded Trace Macrocell (ETM) with complete command and data traces.

The optional quan kit and built-in error detection help to achieve ASIL D and SIL 3 standards for automotive safety, which means the Cortex-M7 is safe for automotive, industrial, transportation and medical applications. The best choice for the market.

Partners on the ARM Connected Community offer the broadest range of third-party tools, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware that supports all architectures.