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ARM Architecture

A family of processor architectures known for high power efficiency, widely used in mobile devices and increasingly in laptops and servers.

AbbreviationARM
Categoryhardware

Overview

ARM processors use a simplified instruction set to operate at high speeds with low power consumption. This makes them ideal for battery-powered devices.

Dominance

  • Mobile: Powers almost all smartphones (iPhone, Android).
  • Laptops: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) is based on ARM.
  • Servers: Increasingly used in data centers for energy efficiency.

Licensing Model

ARM Holdings licenses the architecture to other companies (like Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung) to design their own custom chips.

Related Terms

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