In terms of dimensions, the ARM architecture still has a clear advantage over, say, the Intel Atom. This is because ARM has developed the processor core and licensed it to other chip manufacturers. These then add various features to their specific solutions. This means that we can find exactly the chip with the features we need without having to make adjustments around the CPU, which allows us to reduce the solution's total size considerably,according to Mizrahi.
Because multiple features are added directly to the ARM MCU, the solution,s total unit cost is reduced. Also if there is considerable pressure on price, dimensions and unit cost for a particular project, the ARM core can be integrated into an FPGA so that a proper system-on-chip canbe developed with a CPU, DSP and other peripheral components on one chip.
With a reduced unit cost, ARM offers a considerably cheaper total solution than the x86 architecture can at present, and as price is one of the most important criteria when choosing a CPU, typically an ARM is the perferred choice.
On the other hand, if there are particular requirements regarding performance, easy integration with peripherals such as displays, scalability or a need to use commercial 0Ses such as Window's XP or Windows 7, the outcome may be quite different.
No comments:
Post a Comment