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Record 1 1997-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
CONT

Vector processors. The key difference between scalar and vector computers is that the scalar computer allows only scalar operands, whereas a vector processor additionally admits vector operands.

Key term(s)
  • vector processor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Gros ordinateur scientifique, très puissant, essentiellement destiné à des applications spécifiques comme le militaire, l'aéronautique, le nucléaire, la météorologie, la recherche pétrolière, etc.

Key term(s)
  • processeur vectoriel

Spanish

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