| ATM This
standard packet-switching protocol for transmitting and receiving data
uses uniform 53-byte cells. (Each cell has a 5-byte address header and 48
bytes of data.) These short, standardized cells can be processed through a
digital ATM switch very quickly, allowing for data transmission speeds
surpassing 600 mbps. ATM was designed to support multiple services,
including voice, graphics, data, and full-motion video. It also allows
telephone and cable TV companies to dynamically assign bandwidth to
individual customers. |