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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Example Sentences

There’s the main processor for interactive tasks and an always-on coprocessor to help conserve battery.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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