What (who) is coprocessor - definition
SUPPLEMENTARY COMPUTER PROCESSOR THAT EXECUTES UNDER THE LOGICAL CONTROL OF A MAIN PROCESSOR
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coprocessor
Any computer processor which assists the main processor (the
"CPU") by performing certain special functions, usually much
faster than the main processor could perform them in software.
The coprocessor often decodes instructions in parallel with
the main processor and executes only those instructions
intended for it.
The most common example is a floating point coprocessor (or
"FPU"), others are graphics and networking.
(1995-01-05)
coprocessor
¦ noun Computing a microprocessor designed to supplement the capabilities of the primary processor.
Coprocessor
A coprocessor is a computer processor used to supplement the functions of the primary processor (the CPU). Operations performed by the coprocessor may be floating-point arithmetic, graphics, signal processing, string processing, cryptography or I/O interfacing with peripheral devices.
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Coprocessor
A coprocessor is a computer processor used to supplement the functions of the primary processor (the CPU). Operations performed by the coprocessor may be floating-point arithmetic, graphics, signal processing, string processing, cryptography or I/O interfacing with peripheral devices. By offloading processor-intensive tasks from the main processor, coprocessors can accelerate system performance. Coprocessors allow a line of computers to be customized, so that customers who do not need the extra performance do not need to pay for it.
