monolithic processor
[mɑː.nə.ˈlɪ.θɪk ˈprɑː.ses.ər]
nounmasculinepl: monolithic processors
processador monolítico
1. A single integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on one chip, typically manufactured using a single substrate or die
Modern smartphones rely on monolithic processors that integrate CPU, GPU, and memory management on a single chip.
Os smartphones modernos dependem de processadores monolíticos que integram CPU, GPU e gerenciamento de memória em um único chip.
2. A processor architecture designed as one unified system rather than a modular or heterogeneous architecture
The early Intel processors were monolithic processors before the era of multi-core and heterogeneous computing.
Os primeiros processadores Intel eram processadores monolíticos antes da era da computação multi-núcleo e heterogênea.
This is a specialized technical term commonly used in computing, electronics engineering, and semiconductor industries in both Brazil and the United States. It gained prominence with the evolution of processor design, particularly in the context of smartphone and IoT device manufacturing. The term reflects the industry's shift from discrete components to integrated solutions, and is primarily used among tech professionals, engineers, and academics rather than in general conversation.
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