Arm Fast Models

Spec sheet

Purpose

Fast Models are functionally accurate programmer’s view models of Arm CPU and System IP for developing software before hardware implementations are available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Trial

An Arm getting-started guide says users can request a 30-day trial license by email and specify the CPU models they want to evaluate.Read 8 Oct 2026 · developer.arm.com

Security

The Arm support site provides a product security center for security advisories, updates, and guidance; the Fast Models product page does not state a product-specific security certification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Support

The product page links to a Fast Models user guide, reference manual, technical support, and software tools forum.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Headquarters

Cambridge, UKRead 28 Sep 2026 · arm.com

Automation

Scripting interfaces support automation, continuous integration, and validation farms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Debugging

The debug interface provides a virtual connection supported by many debug vendors and is intended to keep the debug experience consistent across hardware and software targets.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Integration

SystemC interfaces allow integration with third-party models to create virtual SoC prototypes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

License requirement

Arm states Fast Models are license managed, with license setup instructions in its licensing install guide.Read 8 Oct 2026 · learn.arm.com

Model detail

Models support coprocessor registers, exception levels, translation tables, and cache.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Software development

Arm says Fast Models are suited to low-level software development such as OS kernels and device drivers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Supported hosts

The installation guide says Linux hosts (AArch64 and x86) and Windows hosts (x86 only) are supported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · learn.arm.com

Use cases

Arm lists early software development, system optimization, test and validation, and hardware/software co-design as use cases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · arm.com

Windows requirement

The installation guide specifies Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 or later for Windows hosts and says Express and Community editions cannot be used.Read 8 Oct 2026 · learn.arm.com

Plans and prices

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