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parallel bus

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A shared channel that transmits data over several wires simultaneously. For example, a 32-bit bus has 32 wires. PCI is a common parallel bus. Contrast with serial bus. See parallel channel and PCI.


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Close examination of PCI signaling technology reveals that the parallel bus architecture of PCI is reaching its performance limits.
The growth was fairly steady until the mid-1990s, when parallel bus routes were cut, according to Keith Killough, the MTA's deputy executive officer for planning.
The Rambus low power signaling technologies can be applied to future parallel bus and serial link products for use in power-sensitive compute and consumer applications.
 
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