latency
/ˈleɪ.tən.si/
Definition
The time delay between an instruction being sent to a system and the corresponding response being received, often critical in high-speed computing.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'latens', meaning 'lying hidden' or 'concealed'. It evolved into the English 'latency' to describe the state of being present but not yet manifest or active, eventually becoming a technical term for delays in processing.
In the news
While the word 'latency' was not explicitly written in the provided article text, it is a fundamental concept in the semiconductor and data center infrastructure industry mentioned in the text. In this context, reducing latency is the primary goal of Marvell's high-speed optical and memory switching technologies.
Marvell Technology (MRVL) Rides AI Demand, Is The Stock Now Too Expensive?
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