Burst mode (computing)

Burst mode (alternatively burst-mode) is a generic electronics term referring to any situation in which a device is transmitting data repeatedly without going through all the steps required to transmit each piece of data in a separate transaction. The usual reason for having a burst mode capability, or using burst mode, is to increase data throughput. The steps left out while performing a burst mode transaction may include A: waiting for input from another device; B: waiting for an internal process to terminate before continuing the transfer of data; or C: transmitting information which would be required for a complete transaction, but which is inherent in the use of burst mode.