CPU-controlled transfer
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nounpl: CPU-controlled transfers
transferência controlada pela CPU
1. A data transfer operation in a computer system where the central processing unit directly manages and controls the movement of data between memory, peripherals, or other components
The CPU-controlled transfer ensured that the data was moved sequentially without errors.
A transferência controlada pela CPU garantiu que os dados fossem movidos sequencialmente sem erros.
2. In computing architecture, a method of data exchange where the CPU actively participates in coordinating each step of the transfer process
Unlike DMA, CPU-controlled transfer requires more processor cycles but provides greater control.
Diferentemente do DMA, a transferência controlada pela CPU requer mais ciclos do processador, mas oferece maior controle.
This is a highly technical term used primarily in academic, professional, and industrial computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the evolution of computer architecture discussions, particularly relevant in computer engineering courses and technical documentation. The term is language-neutral in many contexts, with professionals often using the English abbreviation 'CPU' even in Portuguese-language technical discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
CPU takes the wheel - when the CPU controls operations directly
hands-on transfer - descriptive phrase for active CPU involvement
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