About Design Checklists

What they are, and how they can help.

Arm Design Checklists

Arm Design Checklists are a quick and easy way for engineers to verify critical aspects of their design to help prevent errors, while ensuring the system is fit for purpose and follows Arm’s recommended design guidelines. Adding a layer of confidence in your design's success.

Arm Design Checklists are accessible to all partners and can be used in conjunction with remote or on-site Arm Design Reviews.

How to Access Design Checklists

In just a few easy steps, Arm Design Checklists can help ensure your project is on track:

Log into Arm IP Explorer.*
Click on Explore Processors, Explore System IP or Explore Interconnects and search for the IP you need to check
On the right side of the screen, scroll down to Design Review Checklist section and click the arrow to expand it
Click Download the PDF checklist.**

*Registration needed
**Access is based on partner IP entitlements

Get Started with a Design Checklist

Arm Design Checklists

Cortex-A	Cortex-R	Cortex-M	System IP & Interconnect
Cortex-A32	Cortex-R5	Cortex-M0	CoreLink CI-700
Cortex-A35	Cortex-R8	Cortex-M0+	CoreLink GIC-600
Cortex-A53	Cortex-R52	Cortex-M3	CoreLink GIC-700
Cortex-A55	Cortex-R52+	Cortex-M4	CoreLink MMU-600
Cortex-A72	Cortex-R82	Cortex-M7	CoreLink MMU-700
Cortex-A73		Cortex-M23	CoreLink NIC-400
		Cortex-M33	CoreSight SoC-600
		Cortex-M52	Neoverse CMN-700
		Cortex-M55
		Cortex-M85

If you are currently using any of the IP listed in the table beside, log into Arm IP Explorer to download the Arm Design Checklists.

Contact your account manager or Arm Support if you have any questions.

Design Checklist Example

Accessing an Arm Design Checklists through Arm IP Explorer helps ensures key design elements are considered. Using the checklist helps speed time to tape-out, with added confidence in the quality of your design.