A2.5 About the memory model
The processor views memory as a linear collection of bytes numbered in ascending order from zero. For
example, bytes 0-3 hold the first stored word, and bytes 4-7 hold the second stored word.
The processor can store words in memory in big-endian or little-endian format. Instructions are always
little-endian.
Related information
ARM® Architecture Reference Manual ARMv8, for ARMv8-A architecture profile
A2 Technical Overview
A2.5 About the memory model
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