An Online Dictionary for Tech Terms Associated with
Computer Networks
ATM
DEFINITION:
The initials, ATM , stand
for
Asynchronous Transfer Mode.
It is a high-speed circuit and packet switching network
standard with a bandwidth from 25 Mbps to 622 Mbps which
supports voice, video, and digital data signals over a
single stream. An ATM is a connection oriented full duplex
communication network. ATM packets can be transmitted
intermittently on fixed paths.