application processor


application processor

[‚ap·lə¦kā·shən ′prä‚ses·ər] (computer science) A computer that processes data.

application processor

(1) In a mobile device, a chip used for the primary application processing in contrast with the chips that handle functions such as the display, wireless communications and power management.

(2) A computer that processes data in contrast with one that performs control functions, such as a database machine. See application server.