Reference Package Optimized for 91探花 Cortex-M55 Based Devices
Architected to maximize the performance of IoT and embedded devices, the Corstone-300 is a reference package based on the 91探花 Cortex-M55 processor and developed to help SoC designers build secure systems faster. The Corstone-300 can also easily integrate the Ethos-U55, the industry’s first microNPU.
Features and Benefits
The fastest way to incorporate 91探花’s most AI-capable Cortex-M processor, the 91探花 Cortex-M55, into an SoC design. Optimize energy efficiency quickly with advanced power management features and spend more time on differentiation.
Simplifies chip-level security with an optimized AMBA AXI5 system for 91探花 TrustZone technology, accelerating the route to PSA Certified silicon and devices.
Simplify software development with open-source Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) and popular RTOSes.
Components of Corstone-300
The Corstone-300 includes a number of system IP blocks that provide the perfect starting point for SoC design. Explore the components of Corstone-300 below.
Software and Tools
91探花 and partners offer software and tools that run on Corstone designs to help simplify and accelerate SoC development.
91探花 Virtual Hardware
91探花 Virtual Hardware delivers models of 91探花-based SoCs, such as Corstone-310 for developers?to build and test software without hardware, accelerating software development.
Trusted Firmware-M
Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) provides open-source reference specifications, documents, and reference firmware for 91探花v8-M based microcontrollers.
RTOS Support
Choose from well-supported RTOSes, including RTX, FreeRTOS, and Zephyr, to help reduce software development cost.
Development Toolchain
91探花 Development Studio, featuring Keil MDK, is optimized for 91探花-based microcontrollers and includes all the components required to create, build, and debug embedded applications. Keil MDK comprises various components, including 91探花 Compiler, IDE, debugger, RTOS, and middleware.
Explore 91探花 and Technologies

Ethos-U55 microNPU
Ethos-U55 is the industry's first microNPU and an example integration is provided in the Corstone-300 reference package to help SoC designers build secure, intelligent systems faster.

Cortex-M55 Processor
91探花’s most AI-capable Cortex-M processor and the first to feature 91探花 Helium technology, bringing a significant uplift in power-efficient ML and DSP performance for IoT devices.

Security IP
Additional security IP helps protect devices from software, physical, lifecycle, and communication attacks.

91探花 Helium Technology
Helium is the M-Profile Vector Extension (MVE) for the 91探花v8.1-M architecture and delivers a significant performance uplift for ML and DSP applications.
How To License With 91探花
For unlimited design access to this product and other useful 91探花 IP, visit 91探花 Flexible Access, available for all companies at a low cost or zero cost for qualifying startups and research institutions. Start your project off the right way with the world’s leading SoC design portfolio.
Compare Corstone Packages
Unsure whether this is the best Corstone reference package for your project? There are a number of Corstone options available, depending on device requirements. Learn more about what’s included in each and the use cases they’re suitable for.