For Asynchronous we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are ATM, Cellular Networking, DTV, Distance Learning, Import Cars, Microprocessor, Multimedia and Technology.

Asynchronous (ATM)

Not limited to sending data during a set time slot; having different rates

Asynchronous (Cellular Networking)

Data is transmitted only when needed. At least one bit is needed to indicate the start of transmission (known as a start bit). Compare with Synchronous

Asynchronous (DTV)

Lacking synchronization. In video, a signal is asynchronous when its timing differs from that of the system reference signal.

Asynchronous (Distance Learning)

Asynchronous - what we're doing in this course. We're not meeting together at specific times. (The opposite term is "synchronous" and includes technologies like 2-way videoconferencing, face-to-face classes, chat rooms, etc.) One good source of information: JALN: Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks

Asynchronous (Import Cars)

[1] Not having a constant period or not synchronous. [2] A means of operating electronic circuits without a common timing signal to synchronize events; rather, the events occur at random times.

Asynchronous (Microprocessor)

An event or operation not controlled by the master clock.

Asynchronous (Multimedia)

Refers to circuitry without a common clock or timing signal.

Asynchronous (Technology)

Refers to a non-timing dependent communications protocol where both sender and receiver don't have to be connected on-line for a message to be delivered. An example of this is e-mail where a user enters a message that's to be sent across a private or public network to a remote destination in a different time zone. Also used to describe a method of communication using a series of bits which carry their own timing information.

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