(1) (Switched Virtual Circuit) A network connection that is established at the time the transmission is required and disconnected when the session is completed. SVCs are normally implemented in connection-oriented systems such as the analog telephone network and ATM networks. Contrast with PVC.
(2) (SuperVisor Call) A mainframe instruction that passes control to the operating system.
(2) (SuperVisor Call) A mainframe instruction that passes control to the operating system.
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