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ARMv8 is the successor to ARMv7, an ARM instruction set architecture announced in 2011 which brought a large number of fundumental changes to the instruction set, including the introduction of 64-bit operating capabilities.
Profiles
ARMv8 includes a number of profiles or flavor of the architecture that targets a certain class of workloads.
Profile | Name | Description |
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Application | ARMv8-A | Optimized for a large class of general applications for mobile, tablets, and servers. |
Real-Time | ARMv8-R | Optimized for safety-critical environments. |
Microcontroller | ARMv8-M | Optimized for embedded systems with a highly deterministic operation. |
Bibliography
- Richard Grisenthwaite. (October 26, 2011). "Technology Preview: The ARM Architecture - a View of the Future ".