Definition of coprocessor in English:
coprocessor
noun kəʊˈprəʊsɛsəkoʊˈprɑsɛsər
Computing A microprocessor designed to supplement the capabilities of the primary processor.
Example sentencesExamples
- The company has entered the race to deliver microprocessor cores that accept custom-made instructions, saying the move gives designers an alternative to hardwired logic and coprocessors.
- It's also worth mentioning that the quality of the multimedia has a lot to do with audio and video coprocessors.
- His current interests include operating systems, security, secure coprocessors, and simulators.
- A video game system includes a game cartridge which is pluggably attached to a main console having a main processor, a 3D graphics generating coprocessor, expandable main memory and player controllers.
- The on-board graphics coprocessor delivers instantaneous chart redraw and sharp graphics.
Definition of coprocessor in US English:
coprocessor
nounkōˈpräsesərkoʊˈprɑsɛsər
Computing A microprocessor designed to supplement the capabilities of the primary processor.
Example sentencesExamples
- The company has entered the race to deliver microprocessor cores that accept custom-made instructions, saying the move gives designers an alternative to hardwired logic and coprocessors.
- It's also worth mentioning that the quality of the multimedia has a lot to do with audio and video coprocessors.
- A video game system includes a game cartridge which is pluggably attached to a main console having a main processor, a 3D graphics generating coprocessor, expandable main memory and player controllers.
- His current interests include operating systems, security, secure coprocessors, and simulators.
- The on-board graphics coprocessor delivers instantaneous chart redraw and sharp graphics.