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handshaking

handshaking

4.4
Two devices exchange signals to agree how to connect before sending data
  • noun
  • /ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : negociación
  • The synchronous data transmission protocol is fast and simple, and there is no handshaking overhead.

Examples

  • However, there is some overhead associated with handshaking, so it is not possible to achieve a throughput rate of one output per cycle.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The usual handshaking protocols are not needed in this case because the previously raised XI hit ensures that this cluster is the current BSN bus master.

    Academic text (1997)
  • We also assumed that six cycles are used for handshaking per block of input data.

    Academic text (2000)
  • How was I supposed to know that it was up to me to initiate the handshaking?

    Academic text (1999)
  • So this is v + v OK, handshaking lemma again.

  • OK, I know sometimes known as the handshaking lemma, that the sums of degrees is just twice the number of edges.

  • The handshaking for broadcast operations between L2 and PU due to cross-cache interrogation is emulated by the L2 chip.

    Academic text (1997)
  • This accomplishes two results: 1) it eliminates clock skew problems that result from global synchronization, and 2) it reduces overhead due to asynchronous handshaking.

    Academic text (2000)
  • It is attractive for use in multiprocessor systems because the overhead of data transmission (handshaking, buffer management, etc.) is averaged over a large amount of data and it minimizes the amount of coordination or synchronization needed between processors.

    Academic text (2000)
  • When two devices connect, they begin handshaking to establish a secure communication link.

Synonyms

handshake
vshandshaking
  • Specialized
3 6.7

A first exchange between two computers to agree how to make a secure connection

is a general exchange of signals to set communication parameters before data transfer

How Reliable

handshake
  • Specialized
3 6.7
handshaking
  • Specialized
4.4

Surface Forms

handshaking singular
handshakings plural

Morphology

handshaking = handshake (semi-transparent) = hand + shake + ing

The form is based on the familiar metaphor of a handshake, but the computing sense is a specialized extension that is not fully guessable from the literal parts alone.

Etymology

Handshaking in computing uses the same image as a people greeting and comes from hand + shake. It means two devices send short messages like a 'greeting' to 'agree' on how they will talk before they send real data.