DSP (Digital Signal Processor)

A Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor optimized for analyzing and manipulating real-world signals like audio, video, or sensor data. Unlike general-purpose processors, DSPs efficiently perform complex mathematical operations, such as filtering or detecting patterns, in real time. They are used in devices like smartphones, hearing aids, and audio equipment to improve sound quality, process images, or analyze data quickly and accurately. Essentially, a DSP acts as the brain that transforms raw signals into meaningful, usable information efficiently and rapidly.