instruction set architecture extension
C8848
concept
An instruction set architecture extension is an addition of new machine-level instructions or capabilities to an existing ISA to enhance performance, functionality, or support for specialized workloads while maintaining compatibility with the base architecture.
Aliases (1)
- ARM architecture extension ×2
Instances (3)
- VMX
- TrustZone security extension via concept surface "ARM architecture extension"
- VFP floating-point extension via concept surface "ARM architecture extension"