asynchronous transfer mode
asynchronous transfer mode
Definition
asynchronous transfer mode
noun
a set of rules for transferring data, sound, and images in small, fixed groups at very high rates of speed over computer networks
asynchronous
transfer mode (ATM) Finance Definition
A network that divides messages into
small cells, or fixed-size units, that establish a switched connection between
two computers. By separating the transmission into small pieces, different
types of signals (such as data, voice, and audio) can be sent over a single
line without any one type dominating the transmission. It provides fast
transmission speeds.
asynchronous transfer mode (ATM)
Telecom Definition
See ATM.
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