Overview

Reference Package Optimized for Arm Cortex-M55 Based Devices

Architected to maximize the performance of IoT and embedded devices, the Corstone-300 is a reference package based on the Arm Cortex-M55 processor and developed to help SoC designers build secure systems faster. The Corstone-300 can also easily integrate the Ethos-U55, the industry’s first microNPU.

Features and Benefits

Accelerate Time to Market

The fastest way to incorporate Arm’s most AI-capable Cortex-M processor, the Arm Cortex-M55, into an SoC design. Optimize energy efficiency quickly with advanced power management features and spend more time on differentiation.

Simplify Security Implementation

Simplifies chip-level security with an optimized AMBA AXI5 system for Arm TrustZone technology, accelerating the route to PSA Certified silicon and devices.

Reduce Risk and Costs

Simplify software development with open-source Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) and popular RTOSes.

Components

Components of Corstone-320

The Corstone-300 includes a number of system IP blocks that provide the perfect starting point for SoC design. Explore the components of Corstone-300 below.

Software and Tools

Arm and partners offer software and tools that run on Corstone designs to help simplify and accelerate SoC development. 

Related Products

Explore Products and Technologies

Arm Ethos-U55

Ethos-U55 microNPU

Ethos-U55 is the industry's first microNPU and an example integration is provided in the Corstone-300 reference package to help SoC designers build secure, intelligent systems faster.

Arm Cortex-M55

Cortex-M55 Processor

Arm’s most AI-capable Cortex-M processor and the first to feature Arm Helium technology, bringing a significant uplift in power-efficient ML and DSP performance for IoT devices.

Security IP

Security IP

Additional security IP helps protect devices from software, physical, lifecycle, and communication attacks.

Arm Helium Technology

Arm Helium Technology

Helium is the M-Profile Vector Extension (MVE) for the Armv8.1-M architecture and delivers a significant performance uplift for ML and DSP applications.

Compare Corstone Packages

Unsure whether this is the best Corstone reference package for your project? There are a number of Corstone options available, depending on device requirements. Learn more about what’s included in each and the use cases they’re suitable for.

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