fragment processor
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fragment processor
In computer graphics, the stage that converts pixel fragments into final pixels for the frame buffers. Programmable fragment processors are the last programmable stage in the graphics pipeline. Also known as "pixel shaders." See graphics pipeline and vertex shader.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.