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FPU

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(Floating Point Unit) A computer circuit that handles floating point operations.


FPU - floating-point unit


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In embedded applications such as motor control, industrial machine control, multimedia, and office automation, an FPU can make a big difference.
FPU has grown to include two special agent supervisors, two special agents, and a full-time professional translator at the California Bureau of Investigation's San Diego regional office.
Using the FPU multimedia or other processing reduces the CPU load, allowing multiple applications to run simultaneously.
 
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