array processor

processor (Or "vector processor") A computer, or extension

to its arithmetic unit, that is capable of performing

simultaneous computations on elements of an array or table

of data in some number of dimensions.

The IBM AltiVec (the "Velocity Engine" used in the Apple G4

computers) is a vector processor.

Common uses for array processors include analysis of fluid

dynamics and rotation of 3d objects, as well as data

retrieval, in which elements of a database are scanned

simultaneously. Array processors are very rare now (1998).

Array presentation.

(2003-09-11)