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coprocessor

/ ˌkəʊˈprəʊsɛsə /

noun

  1. computing a microprocessor circuit that operates alongside and supplements the capabilities of the main processor, providing, for example, high-speed arithmetic
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coprocessor

/ prŏs′ĕs-ər /

  1. A microprocessor distinct from the central processing unit. A coprocessor performs specialized functions that the central processing unit cannot perform or cannot perform as well and as quickly.
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There’s the main processor for interactive tasks and an always-on coprocessor to help conserve battery.

Kedia says the coprocessor can also support onboard machine learning, though we’ll have to see if and how companies make use of that.

For the W5 Plus, Qualcomm is making a huge leap from 12nm to 4nm on the main chip and from 28nm to 22nm on the coprocessor.

Image: Qualcomm With the W5 Plus platform, the always-on coprocessor powers features that were previously handled by the main SoC.

Meanwhile, health tracking features like monitoring sleep and heart rate are also handled by the coprocessor.

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