Asynchronous Transfer Mode

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

asynchronous transfer mode
    n 1: a means of digital communications that is capable of very
         high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice
         or video as well as data; "ATM is used for both LAN and
         WAN" [syn: {asynchronous transfer mode}, {ATM}]

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

Asynchronous Transfer Mode
Fast Packet

   <communications> (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the
   dynamic allocation of {bandwidth} using a fixed-size {packet}
   (called a cell).

   See also {ATM Forum}, {Wideband ATM}.

   ATM acronyms
   (http://atmforum.com/atmforum/acronym_index.html).

   Indiana acronyms
   (http://cell-relay.indiana.edu/cell-relay/FAQ/ATM-Acronyms.html).

   [More detail?  Data rate(s)?]

   (1996-04-01)