Tiny, 32-bit Processor

The Cortex-M processor series is designed to enable developers to create cost-sensitive and power-constrained solutions for a broad range of devices. Designed for smart and connected embedded applications, especially where size matters, the Cortex-M0 is the smallest Arm processor available, making it ideal for use in simple, cost-sensitive devices. For silicon designs, Arm Flexible Access offers the Cortex-M0 at $0.

Features and Benefits

Reduce Cost and Power

The exceptional code density of the Cortex-M0 significantly reduces memory requirements, which optimizes the use of on-chip Flash memory to save memory cost, reduce power, and increase performance. Take advantage of 32-bit processing intelligence at an 8/16-bit processor cost point.
Longer Battery Life

The Cortex-M0 processor allows developers to optimize power usage for specific applications with built-in, low-power features. With its three highly optimized low-power modes, the processor conserves energy to match processing demands.
Add Intelligence

The tiny footprint and extremely low-power requirements of Cortex-M0 mean that it can add intelligence to even the simplest of devices.

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Specifications

The Cortex-M0 has an exceptionally small silicon area, low power and minimal code footprint, enabling developers to achieve 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price point, bypassing the step to 16-bit devices. The ultra-low gate count of the processor enables its deployment in analog and mixed signal devices.

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Where Innovation and Ideas Come to Life

Wearables

Wearables require a long battery life combined with low power consumption, contained in a small silicon area. Cortex-M0 offers a low-cost, small solution ideal for enabling wearables.

Fundamentals of System-on-Chip Design on Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers
Fundamentals of System-on-Chip Design on Arm Cortex-M Microcontrollers

Access a comprehensive guide to embedded systems built around Arm Cortex-M processor cores, from a high-level hardware and software perspective to the fundamentals of microcontroller architectures and SoC-based designs.

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Available in Arm Flexible Access

For unlimited design access to this product and other useful Arm IP, visit Arm Flexible Access. Start your project off the right way with the world’s leading SoC design portfolio. This CPU IP is available in Arm Flexible Access at $0.

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