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direct memory access (DMA)
A mechanism whereby a device other than the host processor contends for, and receives, mastery of the memory bus so that data transfers can take place independent of the host.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Semiconductors
- Category: Digital Signal Processors (DSP)
- Company: Texas Instruments
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