coprocessor

American  

[koh-prahs-es-er] / ˌkoʊˈprɑs ɛs ər /

noun

• coprocessors
  plural

1. Computers. a supplementary processor that improves the speed and efficiency of the main processor by performing such specialized or complex tasks as arithmetic calculations, graphics, and cryptography.

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coprocessor British  

/ 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 Scientific  

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

From The Verge ● Jul. 19, 2022

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

From The Verge ● Jul. 19, 2022

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

From The Verge ● Jul. 19, 2022

In addition, there are two high-power application cores, two mid-range cores, four low-power cores, a dedicated coprocessor for security, a private compute core, and an image processing core.

From The Verge ● Oct. 19, 2021

We also won’t be using Raise-to-Wake because that requires an M9 or later motion coprocessor.

From The Verge ● Sep. 14, 2016

Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak said the Pro’s always-on display is made possible “by a number of new technologies that make the display incredibly power efficient,” including multiple coprocessors within its chipset.

From The Verge ● Sep. 9, 2022

It should also help it realize some of its bigger smartphone hardware ambitions, which include things like making its own SoCs and building machine learning coprocessors.

From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2017

NXP, which declined to comment, already supplies sensor coprocessors for the iPhone.

From Reuters ● Sep. 10, 2014

Modern computers already consist of a variety of coprocessors that perform specialized tasks, like producing graphics on your cellphone and converting visual, audio and other data for your laptop.

From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2013

Exotic features like high resolution, phosphorous monitors and floating-point coprocessors are less important than getting a good position on a dealer's shelf or mounting an effective national advertising campaign.

From Time Magazine Archive