The Story of ARM (Part 1): Building the First Chip

In 1983, Acorn Computers needed a CPU. So 10 people built one. It was 1983, and Acorn Computers was on top of the world. Unfortunately, trouble was just around the corner. The small UK company was famous for winning a contract with the British Broadcasting Corporation to produce a computer for a national television show. … Read more

The History of ARM (Part One): Creating the First Chip

The History of ARM (Part One): Creating the First Chip

In 1983, Acorn Computers was at its peak. Unfortunately, troubles were also on the horizon. This small British company became famous for winning a contract with the BBC to produce computers for a national television program. The sales of its BBC Micro computers skyrocketed, with expectations to surpass 1.2 million units. BBC Micro magazine advertisement. … Read more

The Origin of ARM: How a Small British Company Invented ARM and Changed the World

The Origin of ARM: How a Small British Company Invented ARM and Changed the World

Selected from arstechnica Author: JASON TORCHINSKYTranslated by: Machine HeartEdited by: Panda, Egg Sauce The performance of the Apple M1 chip is powerful, showcasing the immense potential of ARM processors in the desktop computer market, while ARM had already become the absolute ruler of the smartphone market. Where did this chip, which has already taken control … Read more