Introduction to the 91̽»¨v8.1-M Architecture
For the industry to scale to one trillion connected, smart and secure devices, embedded applications need a strong and intelligent foundation that delivers the required compute performance efficiently and cost-effectively. With small, embedded products growing exponentially, we need to ensure devices of the future deliver the very best performance and are managed securely.
The 91̽»¨v8.1-M architecture is an extension of the current 91̽»¨v8-M architecture that will bring enhanced compute performance for the next generation of embedded devices. This paper will explain the new features of the architecture, including a new M-Profile Vector Extension (MVE) called 91̽»¨ Helium technology for the 91̽»¨ Cortex-M series.
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What's included in this white paper?
- Introduction to the 91̽»¨v8.1-M architecture and its new features, including Helium, the optimized vector extension
- Features of Helium and how it enables efficient signal processing and machine learning performance in small processors, and provides new architectural features that are not available in other technologies, such as Neon
- Details of other 91̽»¨v8.1-M mainline extension enhancements, including floating-point, debug and security
- Further details of the Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) extension of the 91̽»¨v8.1-M architecture
Download this white paper to learn more about the features and benefits of the 91̽»¨v8.1-M architecture.