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Vendor:
Arm Ltd.
Category:
CPU
Arm Cortex-A53
The Cortex-A53 processor has one to four cores, each with an L1 memory system and a single shared L2 cache.
Overview
The Cortex-A53 processor has one to four cores, each with an L1 memory system and a single shared L2 cache.
Key features
- In-order pipeline - Lower power consumption.
- Extensive dual-issue capability - Increased peak instruction throughput via dual instruction decode and execution.
- Advanced branch predictor - Increased branch hit rate with 6Kb Conditional Predictor and 256 entry indirect predictor.
- Extensive power-saving features - Hierarchical clock gating, power domains, advanced retention modes.
Block Diagram
Arm Cortex-A53 block diagram
Benefits
- High efficiency processor for a wide range of applications in mobile, DTV, automotive, networking, storage, aerospace, and more.
- High value Armv8-A architecture for standalone entry level designs.
- Versatile, can be paired with any Armv8.0 core in a big.LITTLE configuration, including Cortex-A57, Cortex-A72, other Cortex-A53, and Cortex-A35 processors.
- Mature product with high volume shipment.
- This processor can also be implemented in an Arm big.LITTLE configuration.
Applications
- Premier to mid-range smartphones
- Aerospace
- Networking
- Storage networking (HDD
- SDD)
- Automotive infotainment
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
Arm Cortex-A53
Vendor
Arm Ltd.
Type
Silicon IP
Compute
CPU Architecture
ARM
Files
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Provider
HQ:
Great Britain
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