burst mode

(computer science) A method of transferring data between a peripheral unit and a control processing unit in a computer system in which the peripheral unit sends the central processor a signal to receive data until the peripheral unit signals that the transfer is completed.

(1) A high-speed transmission mode in a communications or computer channel. Under certain conditions, the system sends a burst of data at higher speed for a limited amount of time. For example, a multiplexor channel may suspend transmitting several streams of data and send one high-speed transmission using the entire bandwidth.

(2) A high-speed mode in a still camera. It allows a certain number of shots to be taken in rapid succession.

Burst mode may refer to:

• Burst mode (computing), a computer term for the repeated transmission of data by a device without waiting for additional input.
• Burst mode (firearm), a firing mode enabling a pre-determined number of rounds to be fired with a single pull of the trigger.
• Burst mode (photography), a mode of operating a camera that allows multiple snapshots to be taken in a single click of the shutter.
• Bursting (or burst mode), a rapid signaling mode in neurons.
• A type of digivolution used in Digimon Savers that surpasses the Mega level

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