nonblocking

Adjective

Meaning

nonblocking (not comparable)

(computing theory) That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The MySQL client library mishandled errors for connections in nonblocking mode. Source: Internet

The MDS 9700 Series architecture, which is based on central arbitration and a crossbar fabric, provides 32-Gbps line-rate, nonblocking, predictable performance across all traffic conditions for every port in the chassis. Source: Internet

Do not mix blocking and nonblocking assignments to the same reg. Source: Internet

See also * Museum of Communications * Nonblocking minimal spanning switch - describes how to combine crossbar switches into larger switches. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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