The ARM architecture provides the technology foundation for consumers to access and enjoy media-rich content while at home through digital video displays or transmitted to every parts of the home through media distribution networks.

ARM Intellectual Property also supports the consumer’s need for security, media acceleration and portability, which are becoming of increased importance as digital products become more complex and connected.

• Built-in architecture extensions - more efficient processing of algorithms to save CPU overhead, memory and power;
     - Thumb®2 - Greatly improved code density
     - DSP - signal process directly in the RISC core
     - Jazelle® - Java acceleration;
     - TrustZone™ - Hardware/Software environment for maximum security
• Core performance - Through a wide range of functionality and power, parts running from 1MHz to 1 GHz with architectural performance enhancements for media and Java.
• Tools of choice – ARM has the widest range of hardware and software tools support of any 32 bit architecture.
• Wide support - ARM is the best supported microprocessor architecture available. A wide range of OS, Middleware and tools support an extensive choice of multimedia codec solutions optimized for ARM processors, are available from the ARM Connected Community
• Low cost of silicon – ARM processors and other IP products make efficient use of silicon and memory to align with the economics of wireless devices. Architectural features such as Thumb® and Thumb-2 core technology reduce code size for minimal footprint and silicon cost.
• Rapid Time-To-Market - Mature and stable development tools from ARM and multiple vendors along with a multitude of re-usable IP blocks and reference platforms.
• Low power consumption – ARM microprocessor solutions offer the industries lowest power consumption and MIPS per Watt. These enable long battery life with very advanced features.
     - Intelligent Energy Management (IEM) technology can reduce processor energy consumption from 25% to 50%
  - making them ideal for all home devices.