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Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

[ˈnʊərəl ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt ɛn pi juː]
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Last updated: April 4, 2025

Definition

Specialized processor optimized for accelerating ML algorithms, especially neural network computations.

Detailed Explanation

A specialized processor optimized for accelerating machine learning algorithms, particularly neural network computations, often found in edge devices and servers alongside CPUs and GPUs.

Use Cases

Accelerating AI inference on smartphones and edge devices, dedicated AI computation in data centers, improving energy efficiency for ML tasks.

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