Definition of "isochronous" in Anglais

adjective

1. Happening at regular intervals; isochronal.

2. Happening at the same time; simultaneous.

3. (computing) Of or pertaining to the use of clocks derived from the same clock reference.

   • Their entire national telephone network is isochronous, with a clock distribution tree radiating from a single, protected cesium reference clock.

4. (computing) of or pertaining to data associated with time-sensitive applications.

   • These packets belong to an isochronous voice application and need priority handling.