ARM architecture facts for kids
ARM architecture is a computer CPU architecture commonly used in embedded systems and mobile devices such as cell phones, tablet computers, and handheld game consoles such as the Game Boy Advance. ARM CPUs use very little electricity and produce very little heat. Most ARM CPUs run on battery power and don't need a cooling fan. The Linux operating system is used most on ARM CPUs.
In 2013 ARM was the world's most popular 32-bit CPU architecture. Since then, production has increased to millions per day. 64-bit ARM, which allows for addressing memory greater than 3.8GB, has been available since then and is used in most modern smartphones.
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Brands and Manufacturers
Examples of products that use ARM
- Most Android devices
- Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
- Samsung Chromebook
- Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch
- Windows RT and Windows Phone
- Many Wi-Fi routers and other network equipment
- Digital cameras
- DVD and Blu-ray players
- Some newer televisions
- Some car stereos
- Raspberry Pi, a small $35 computer
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Images for kids
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ARM1 2nd processor for the BBC Micro
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Die of an ARM610 microprocessor
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Die of a STM32F103VGT6 ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller with 1 MB flash memory by STMicroelectronics
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Tronsmart MK908, a Rockchip-based quad-core Android "mini PC", with a microSD card next to it for a size comparison
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An ARMv7 was used to power older versions of the popular Raspberry Pi single-board computers like this Raspberry Pi 2 from 2015.
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An ARMv7 is also used to power the CuBox family of single-board computers.
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ARMv8-A Platform with Cortex A57/A53 MPCore big.LITTLE CPU chip
See also
In Spanish: Arquitectura ARM para niños
