The ARM Cortex™-A8
processor is based on the ARMv7 architecture and has the ability
to scale in speed from 600MHz to greater than 1GHz. The Cortex-A8
processor can meet the requirements for power-optimized mobile devices
needing operation in less than 300mW; and performance-optimized consumer
applications requiring 2000 Dhrystone MIPS. The Cortex-A8 high-performance processor is proven in end devices today. From high-end feature phones to netbooks, DTVs, printers and automotive-infotainment, the Cortex-A8 processor offers a proven high-performance solution with millions of units shipped annually.
The processor is particularly suited to high-performance applications.
- Frequency from 600MHz to 1GHz and above
- High-performance, Superscalar microarchitecture
- NEON™technology for multi-media and SIMD processing
- Binary compatibility with ARM926, ARM1136, and ARM1176 Processors
| Product Type | Application |
|---|---|
| Smartphone | Application processor running fully featured mobile OS |
| Netbook | Power-efficient main processor running desktop OS |
| Set-top Box | Main processor for managing Rich OS, Multi-format A/V and UI |
| Digital TV | Processor for managing Rich OS, UI, browser |
| Home Networking | Control processor for system management |
| Storage Networking (HDD, SSD) | Control processor to manage traffic flow |
| Printer | High-performance integrated processor |