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      • In computing, channel I/O is a high-performance input/output (I/O) architecture that is implemented in various forms on a number of computer architectures, especially on mainframe computers.
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  2. In computing, channel I/O is a high-performance input/output (I/O) architecture that is implemented in various forms on a number of computer architectures, especially on mainframe computers.

  3. Apr 22, 2020 · Last Updated : 22 Apr, 2020. I/O Channel is an extension of the DMA concept. It has ability to execute I/O instructions using special-purpose processor on I/O channel and complete control over I/O operations. Processor does not execute I/O instructions itself.

  4. Channel I/O is an advanced input/output architecture that extends the concept of Direct Memory Access (DMA). It plays a crucial role in managing data transfer between a computer's memory and its peripheral devices, offloading these tasks from the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

  5. Apr 18, 2022 · An I/O channel, also known as an input channel, is a data communication channel between the input/output bus and memory to a computer peripheral or CPU. It executes I/O instructions and controls I/O operations based on the CPUs instructions .

  6. Apr 26, 2022 · Channel I/O is a high-performance I/O architecture that is implemented in various forms on a number of computer architectures, especially on mainframe computers. In the past, channels were generally implemented with custom devices, variously named channel, I/O processor, I/O controller, I/O synchronizer, or DMA controller.

  7. Jan 10, 2024 · I/O channels handle the details of data transfer, including managing communication protocols, buffering, error detection and correction, and synchronization. They offload the CPU from direct involvement in the intricacies of I/O operations.

  8. © 2024 Google LLC. Even with optimizations like direct memory access, I/O causes significant performance penalties for the CPU. Channel I/O is a more complex and expensive sol...

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