low-power computing
nounUK /ləʊ ˈpaʊə kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /loʊ ˈpaʊər kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using computers and chips that run on very little electricity.
Low-power computing helps phones and watches last all day on a small battery.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Designing hardware and software to use as little electricity as possible.
The team focused on low-power computing to make the sensor last for years.
3. A style of computing used in small devices that cannot plug into a wall.
Low-power computing is essential for remote weather stations.
4. Reducing electricity use in data centers to save money and help the planet.
The company switched to low-power computing to cut its energy bills.