23.02.2009 22:06 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Cortex-M0: smallest, lowest power ARM processor available

If you love superlatives, you'll love ARM's new Cortex-M0. Hailed as the smallest, lowest power and most energy-efficient ARM processor available, this chip reportedly enables MCU developers to "achieve 32-bit performance at an 8-bit price point." The company asserts that this processor can consume as little as 85 microwatts/MHz (0.085 milliwatts) in an area of under 12K gates when using the ARM 180ULL cell library, and while that's probably over most of your heads, let's just say that this thing is ripe for use in medical devices, e-metering, lighting, smart control, gaming accessories and the like. Those looking to get this into their next widget should be thrilled to

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