Configurable Processor for High Performance in a Low-Power Profile
The Arm Cortex-A processor series is designed for devices undertaking complex compute tasks, such as hosting a rich operating system platform and supporting multiple software applications. The Cortex-A5 processor is designed for applications that require virtual memory management for high-level operating systems within a low-power, low-area profile.
Features and Benefits
Meet performance, power, and area requirements for cost-sensitive, low-power applications.
Experience a reduced, single-core configuration for a minimal area footprint with the smallest application processor from Arm.
Brings Neon, MMU, and rich operating system support to the smallest devices.
Cortex-A5 CPU is available in Arm Flexible Access at $0.
Where Innovation and Ideas Come to Life
Drones and Robotics
Discover how Inuitive developed a computer vision processor with the smallest possible footprint for use in drones, robotics, and AR/VR with the Arm Cortex-A5 processor.
IoT Rich Nodes
When IoT nodes need to support a rich operating system, Cortex-A5 is a power-efficient option that provides the processing power needed in a constrained space.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are expanding and defining more applications than ever before, changing how we interact with devices and machines everywhere. Arm CPU processor IP is scalable and flexible enough to run any type of ML workload, today or in the future.
Talk with an Expert
Learn more about how Cortex-A5 can support your low-power, low-area applications.
Available in Arm Flexible Access
For unlimited design access to this product and other useful Arm IP, visit Arm Flexible Access. Start your project off the right way with the world’s leading SoC design portfolio. This CPU IP is available in Arm Flexible Access at $0.
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A Foundation of Silicon Success
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Armv7-A Architecture
The Armv7-A architecture introduced the concept of architecture profiles. It implements a traditional Arm architecture with multiple modes, supports a virtual memory system architecture (VMSA) based on a memory management unit (MMU), and supports the Arm (A32) and Thumb (T32) instruction sets.
Arm Neon Technology
Neon technology is an advanced SIMD architecture extension for the Arm Cortex-A and Cortex-R series processors. The architecture extension improves the multimedia user experience across many applications.
Cortex-A5 Resources
Everything you need to know to make the right decision for your project. Includes technical documentation, industry insights, and where to go for expert advice.
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