What is latency?
Author: Brayden Eckles
Website: http://www.Broadband-e.com
Added: Sun, Sep 24, 2006 20:08:08
Category: Broadband Questions
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In networking, latency means the delay of packet data from one designated or original source to another point and back. In determining latency, it's measured by the round-trip time the packet of data goes from the source to the destination and back. Some of the factors that contribute to network latency are:
- Propagation- This is the time the packet of data takes to travel from one point to another at the speed of light.
- Transmission- This is how the packet of data is transferred by means of optical fiber or wireless, which can create some delays. Also, the size of the packet can affect the transmission, as larger packet will take longer to accept and return than a small one.
In computer systems, latency relates to the delay or waiting process that increases the response time beyond the expected response time. Computer latency happens when mismatches in data rate occur between a microprocessor, input/output devices, and poor data buffers.
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