Understanding the Roles of CPU, GPU, NPU, and More: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the Roles of CPU, GPU, NPU, and More: A Comprehensive Guide

✎ Introduction Are you still confused about the differences between CPU, GPU, FPGA, ASIC, DPU, and NPU? In modern computing, there are various specialized processor chips, each with unique characteristics serving different application needs. With the rise of AI and the semiconductor industry, these chips have transitioned from being “high-end” to “widely recognized,” yet those … Read more

Understanding CPU/GPU/TPU/NPU… What Are These XPU Technologies?

Understanding CPU/GPU/TPU/NPU... What Are These XPU Technologies?

Author: iot101 IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— In this era of rapid technological advancement, concepts like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and deep learning are flourishing, and various chip terms such as GPU, TPU, NPU, and DPU are emerging one after another… What are they? … Read more

Full-Stack Adaptation: The Ingenious Calculation of New Productive Forces

Full-Stack Adaptation: The Ingenious Calculation of New Productive Forces

Editor’s Note Driven by the wave of digitalization, the construction of information infrastructure such as basic hardware, basic software, application software, and information security provides solid support for the “flow” of information security. This year, the “Government Work Report” proposed to “optimize the layout of national computing power resources and create a digital industry cluster … Read more

Differences Between CPU, MCU, MPU, SOC, DSP, and More

Differences Between CPU, MCU, MPU, SOC, DSP, and More

Source: Blog Garden (wish life happy), Eefocus, Zhihu, IoT World, etc. If there is any infringement, please contact the author.In the field of electronics, we often mention CPU, MCU, MPU, SOC, DSP, ECU, GPU, FPGA, etc. These are common types of chips or processors, but they have significant differences in structure, function, and application scenarios. … Read more

The Origin of ARM: How a Small British Company Invented ARM and Changed the World

The Origin of ARM: How a Small British Company Invented ARM and Changed the World

Selected from arstechnica Author: JASON TORCHINSKYTranslated by: Machine HeartEdited by: Panda, Egg Sauce The performance of the Apple M1 chip is powerful, showcasing the immense potential of ARM processors in the desktop computer market, while ARM had already become the absolute ruler of the smartphone market. Where did this chip, which has already taken control … Read more

Surprising GPU, Disappointing CPU! How Powerful is MediaTek’s Dimensity 800?

Surprising GPU, Disappointing CPU! How Powerful is MediaTek's Dimensity 800?

Click the above Computer Enthusiasts to follow us In the new generation of 5G SoCs, the Snapdragon 765 series, Exynos 980, and Dimensity 1000L are performing a great show of the “Three Kingdoms”, equipping the Redmi K30 5G/OPPO Reno3 Pro/realme X50 5G, vivo X30 series, and OPPO Reno3, all of which are currently the hottest … Read more

Who Is the Main Character of the AI PC: CPU, GPU, or NPU?

Who Is the Main Character of the AI PC: CPU, GPU, or NPU?

As we all know, the “AI PC” has become one of the hottest topics in the consumer electronics industry today. For consumers who may not be well-versed in technical details but are intrigued by this concept, they believe that the “AI PC” can assist them in completing tasks they are not skilled at or alleviate … Read more

What Are the Differences Between NPU and CPU Chips?

What Are the Differences Between NPU and CPU Chips?

It has been observed that students are more interested in the core configurations of mobile phones, particularly the processor, as its performance can directly affect the operation of the phone. However, in the past two years, a new term called NPU has emerged. What exactly is this? What is its purpose? First, let’s talk about … Read more

Handcrafted CPU and Unix-like System with Assembly Language

Handcrafted CPU and Unix-like System with Assembly Language

Author: Anfulai Electronics, Typesetting: Xiaoyu WeChat Official Account: Chip Home (ID: chiphome-dy) Hardware Design: GR8CPU is a fully functional computer built on a breadboard. The first version, GR8CPU Rev2, has over 600 wires, 74 integrated circuits, and 79 LED lights. It is an 8-bit architecture that considers simplicity and processing power. The CPU can access … Read more

Another Expert Builds a CPU by Hand and Implements a Unix-like System in Assembly

Another Expert Builds a CPU by Hand and Implements a Unix-like System in Assembly

Previously, several showcases in this area have been posted. Unlike FPGA, this systematic design allows for a more comprehensive understanding of these things. 1. [Special Spring Festival Edition] Those Experts Who Build CPUs by Hand, Appreciating the Breathtaking Hand Wiring and Superb Skills. 2. [Build a Complete Computer System Yourself] From basic digital logic, CPU … Read more