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Occurring at regular intervals. The opposite of synchronous is asynchronous. Most communication between computers and devices is asynchronous -- it can occur at any time and at irregular intervals. Communication within a computer, however, is usually synchronous and is governed by the microprocessor clock. Signals along the bus, for example, can occur only at specific points in the clock cycle. Sponsored listings Data Synchronization Software - Offers content synchronization software designed to distribute data between servers and PCs for small and large enterprises. Free trial available.
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