What Does StrongARM Mean?
StrongARM was a RISC-based processor developed by Digital Equipment Corporation during the 1990s. This processor used the RISC model developed by British ARM Holdings.
Techopedia Explains StrongARM
A RISC approach can decrease the amount of transistors needed on a processor chip. It can also reduce heat and energy use. For these reasons, the use of RISC-based processors was integral to the creation of lightweight portable devices for the consumer markets.
