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ARM and RISC-V

Prominent modern reduced instruction set families.

How it works

ARM is a licensed RISC architecture dominating phones and growing in servers; RISC-V is an open ISA with a small base and optional extensions, free to implement.

Where it is used

Smartphones, embedded devices, custom accelerators.

Common pitfall

Ecosystem and software support vary by extension set.

Where it fits in the course

ARM and RISC-V is topic 50 of 51 in Computer Architecture & Logic, rated Advanced. It follows Hardware Description Languages. The next topic is Moore's Law and Dennard Scaling.

Practice and explore

How to study this topic

  1. Read the explanation above and restate the definition in your own words.
  2. Open the interactive lesson and answer its mini quiz.
  3. Read the common pitfall, then write a short example that avoids it.
  4. Check your understanding in the Computer Architecture & Logic quiz, and revisit the topic if you miss a question.

Frequently asked questions

What is ARM and RISC-V?
Prominent modern reduced instruction set families. It belongs to Computer Architecture & Logic and is an advanced-level topic.
Where do people use ARM and RISC-V?
Smartphones, embedded devices, custom accelerators.
What is the most common mistake with ARM and RISC-V?
Ecosystem and software support vary by extension set.
What should I learn before this topic?
Start with Hardware Description Languages, the topic just before it in Computer Architecture & Logic.
How can I practice it?
Answer the mini quiz in the interactive lesson, then take the Computer Architecture & Logic quiz.
Is ARM and RISC-V hard to learn?
It is an Advanced topic. Expect to read the explanation more than once and to connect it with earlier topics. Working through a small example by hand helps most.
How long does it take to learn ARM and RISC-V?
Most learners can read the explanation and finish the interactive lesson in under an hour. Fluency comes from applying the idea, so plan a few short practice sessions with the quiz.
Which topics are related to ARM and RISC-V?
Hardware Description Languages, Moore's Law and Dennard Scaling, FPGA are closely connected. The full list is in the related topics section of this page.
What should I study after ARM and RISC-V?
Continue with Moore's Law and Dennard Scaling, the next topic in Computer Architecture & Logic.

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