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Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) are specialized microprocessors designed to efficiently process digital signals in real-time, making them ideal for applications such as audio processing, image processing, and telecommunications in embedded systems.
Embedded DSPs are optimized for high-speed mathematical computations and real-time processing, while general-purpose processors are designed for a broader range of tasks and may not perform as efficiently in signal processing applications.