Thursday 5 May 2011

PROCESSOR



    * Central processing unit (CPU), an electronic circuit that can execute computer programs
    * Microprocessor, a CPU on one chip as part of a microcomputer
    * Graphics processing unit (GPU / VPU), a dedicated graphics rendering device for a personal computer
       or game console
    * Physics processing unit (PPU), a dedicated microprocessor designed to handle the calculations of 
       physics
    * Digital signal processor, a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing
    * Network processor, a microprocessor specifically targeted at the networking application domain
    * Front end processor, a helper processor for communication between a host computer and other devices
    * Coprocessor
          o Floating point unit
    * Data processor, a system that translates or converts between different data formats
    * Word processor, a computer application used for the production of printable material
    * Audio processor, used in studios and radio stations

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