For those that are interested. A not yet finished synthesizable vhdl ARM model can be downloaded at:
Note: Because I do not really know the licensing situation, download at your own risk.
It would appear that there are patent issues associated with implementing a full ARM core. As you are likely aware, this was done once before and the end result is that the code was removed from the web and has not been seen since.
I don't think ARM is going to come to you and try to squash you. But if you continue with this project, expect to hear from them, politely, but firmly. Or they may offer you a job :)
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