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Mar 8, 2023 · Fundamentals

Overview of ARMv8 Architecture and the Transition from 32‑bit to 64‑bit

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the ARMv8 architecture, describing its 32‑bit (AArch32) and 64‑bit (AArch64) execution states, the benefits of larger registers and address spaces, and detailed specifications of Cortex‑A53, Cortex‑A57, and Cortex‑A73 processors.