TPU
Noun
Meaning
(uncountable, organic chemistry) Initialism of thermoplastic polyurethane, a type of plastic.
(countable, computer hardware) Initialism of Tensor Processing Unit, a circuit optimized for neural network machine learning.
Coordinate terms: CPU, GPU
Examples
Catalyst’s Impact Protection case brings all the features you’d expect from a tough case, including drop resistance of up to 3 meters, a flexible TPU bumper, and a clear polycarbonate back panel.
It’s made from completely clear TPU and polycarbonate, so you can show off your phone’s great style.
Made from polycarbonate and flexible TPU materials, the case sits over the device's buttons and it is compatible with Qi wireless chargers.
The flexible TPU material will protect against scratches and minor drops, and it’s been treated so it doesn’t yellow as it ages, while the polycarbonate back provides a solid backbone.
Caseology offers numerous case options for the iPhone 8, including the Envoy Series, pictured, which comes in six colour options for the iPhone 8. It is made from a combination of PU leather, TPU and PC material and it offers military-grade protection.
It protects against drops of up to 6 feet and the TPU core that lends that shock-absorbance also increases grip, helping you to keep your phone in your hand.