cptuit
Cptuit is a term used in discussions of computing to refer to a compact processing unit that integrates computation, memory, and input/output capabilities in a single, small footprint. The term is informal and lacks a formal standard, and its exact meaning depends on the speaker or field. In general, it denotes a modular building block designed for constrained environments such as embedded systems or edge devices, where space, power, and cost are critical factors.
Origin and usage: The word appears to be a recent neologism with unclear provenance; it is not
In practice, a cptuit is discussed in terms of three characteristics: compactness, composability, and bounded resources.
See also: modular computing, edge computing, microarchitecture, compact representation.