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In telecommunication, a virtual circuit (VC) is a communications arrangement in which data from a source user[?] may be passed to a destination user over various real circuit configurations during a single period of communication. Synonyms logical circuit, logical route.

Switched virtual circuits are generally set up on a per-call basis and are disconnected when the call is terminated; however, a permanent virtual circuit can be established as an option to provide a dedicated link between two facilities.

A switched virtual circuit (SVC) is a virtual circuit that is dynamically established on demand and is torn down when transmission is complete. POTS and ISDN telephone calls on the PSTN can be regarded as a simple form of switched virtual circuit. SVCs are used in situations where data transmission is sporadic. Called a switched virtual connection in ATM terminology.

A permanent virtual circuit (PVC) is a virtual circuit used to establish a long-term connection between data terminal equipments (DTE). In a PVC, the long-term association is identical to the data transfer phase of a virtual call[?]. Permanent virtual circuits eliminate the need for repeated call set-up and clearing. Deprecated synonym nailed-up circuit.

See also: DLCI[?]

Source: from Federal Standard 1037C in support of MIL-STD-188, and original Wikipedia contributions



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