资料来源 : pyDict

异步传输模式,(是一种利用固定大小封包动态调配频宽的方法,也叫快速信包)

资料来源 : WordNet®

asynchronous transfer mode
     n : 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: {ATM}]

资料来源 : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Asynchronous Transfer Mode
     
         (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://www.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)