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ARM architecture can also be called advanced reduced instruction set, AcornRISC.

It was originally supposed to be researched by Acorn Computer Company in 1983 for its own products. Now, it is about to become the first project that Far East Semiconductor Company needs to overcome.

After years of improvement and development of computers, the instruction set has become larger and larger. The most famous one now is the CISC used by Intel, which is the complex instruction set.

What is an instruction set architecture, and what are the differences between the two architectures?

To put it simply, developing a CPU is like developing a building. Before developing a building, developers need to find designers to design the building.

Designers cannot design randomly and must design according to national regulations, such as the height of the house, the orientation of the house, the size of the windows, the size of the drainage pipes, fire escapes, and a series of other designs.

This complete design solution is the instruction architecture for the CPU.

So what is the difference between these two architectures.

Let’s talk about the complex instruction set first. A complex instruction set means that many operation steps are concentrated into one instruction set, which is very similar to how things were done in ancient times.

We want to do something, but the other party will only tell you an address. After finally finding the service location, the other party tells you that they will not work today. But when you get to work, the other party will ask for various documents. When you get the documents, they will tell you that you need to issue a certificate. This is a complex instruction set.

The simplified instruction set is just the opposite. Before we do something, the other party will tell us what time to go, which address, which floor and number, and what documents we need to bring. This is the streamlined instruction set.

Complex instruction sets are like developing a building. They are complex and cumbersome. They are more grand, but they also consume a lot of building materials, so they are used for large equipment or servers.

The streamlined instruction set is like building a model house, simple and clear. Although there are not many people living there, it has all the necessary facilities, which saves time and effort. Mostly used in small equipment, such as mobile communications and portable equipment.

If it were a previous large computer, Luo Nianzhong would not even consider the RM architecture, because he knew it was completely impossible. However, there is no problem using the RM architecture in personal computers now. Intel's success in personal computers does not mean that complex instruction sets are more practical in this field. It is purely a hero made by the times.

In fact, ARM almost overturned Intel in history, but it was a pity that it was a bit unlucky.

1985年Acorn公司开发出了第一代ARM1。仅仅一年后，ARM2研发成功，仅有30000个晶管体的的ARM2这个32位的处理器，他的性能就比集成了130000个晶管体的英特尔80286强大。

However, the good times did not last long. A few months later, Intel 80386 was officially released.

This Intel's first 32-bit processor made ARM2 no one care about, and also brought this great chip that has gone down in history into decline, and it did not achieve its glory until decades later.

No one took notice of the product, leaving Acorn in a double dilemma of financial and lack of R&D funds.

If Texas Instruments, which later wanted to enter the communications industry, had not convinced Nokia to invest in Acorn to develop ARM7, this great product might have disappeared from the world.

This cooperation has undoubtedly become a symbol of the take-off of the ARM architecture, making ARM-based processors the dominant player in the mobile communications market in the future.

After its success, ARM has not failed to counterattack Intel's home base, the personal computer market. However, at this time, Intel had already built a generous moat after years of development.

The software on the market is all compatible with Intel or developed based on complex instruction sets. If there is no market for streamlined instruction sets, no company will spend money to develop them. With fewer applications, there are no computer manufacturers using ARM processors, which creates a vicious cycle.

Later, Intel also thought about getting involved in the small device market, but it also encountered the same problems as ARM and finally gave up.

But it's different now. There are still nearly four years until the 80286 product is launched, let alone the 80386.

Luo Nianzhong can finally develop ARM to intercept Intel's PC market and lay the foundation for future mobile terminals.

This is Luo Nianzhong's advantage. With an opportunity four years in advance, he can even make a lot of money by investing in many computer companies based on ARM's founding.

In terms of hardware, we have ARM processors with better performance, and in terms of software, we rely on the two powerful tools of database and spreadsheet software. If nothing else, it is relatively simple to change the situation where IBM was the dominant player in personal computers in the 80s.

The most important thing is that the wintel alliance, which affects the entire information technology era, will have its own place, and it will also be the most important one on the poker table. It is estimated that the name will be changed by then.

As for the operating system, Luo Nianzhong had not thought about it, but it was impossible for the beautiful country to let these two powerful tools be in the hands of a foreigner.

It's okay to say that in the early stage, it will definitely be handed over when the market grows. In this field, I can only say that I have no idea to take it one step at a time.

Even the streamlined instruction set architecture that will be successful in the future cannot be in his hands. However, through various cross-shareholdings in various offshore companies, it is no problem to retain control in the end. This is Luo Nianzhong's goal.

I will help you make money, but the company still has the final say. If you are greedy, don't blame me for turning against others. This is Luo Nianzhong's bottom line. Of course, there may be better results.

Tsim Sha Tsui is the temporary headquarters building of Far East Semiconductor. A large number of semiconductor electronics talents that Luo Nianzhong poached from Beautiful Country are gathered here to work.

As soon as the project announced by Luo Nianzhong was launched, all the talents who understood the situation became excited. As professionals, they all knew how great this project was. Once successful, it would definitely change the pattern of the CPU market.

Being able to participate in this project and personally create a future overlord in the CPU industry, whether it is an improvement in capabilities or extra points on their resume, will allow them to move up to a higher level.

And those industry experts who Luo Nianzhong spent a lot of money to poach saw huge fame.

Materially, Luo Nianzhong basically satisfies everyone. In terms of life, although he has left his hometown, the city of Hong Kong Island is still very suitable for living. Without worries, the entire company is now unified.

After Luo Nianzhong got out of the car, the first thing he saw was the neatly dressed and dashing guard at the door of the building. They were like the security guards of a secret agency, standing there, attracting the attention of people walking on the road. Have these ordinary people ever seen such a battle?

These people were all sent by Luo Nianzhong's former driver, Liang Yong.

After receiving funds from Luo Nianzhong, Liang Baoyong recruited about 500 people from his hometown, all of whom had served as soldiers, and many of them had been on the battlefield.

After some training, Luo Nianzhong spent another 500 million Hong Kong dollars and asked Liang Yong to establish the Weimen Security Company. Except for some with good conditions who were trained as bodyguards, the rest entered Luo Nianzhong's company as security guards.

After walking into the company, I learned why Erikson, the part-time president of Far East Semiconductor Company, did not come to greet me. It turned out that there was new progress in the project being developed by the Far East Software Company next door, and Erikson was giving a seminar there.

This is also what Luo Nianzhong requires. He does not want his company's senior executives to engage in formalism and must put work first when there is work.