ATM Reference Model

• ATM is independent of any specific transmission medium

• ATM layer defines cell format, how cells are transported, and how to treat congestion. It also defines virtual circuit creation and termination.

• ATM adaptation layer defines the process of converting information from upper layers into ATM cells.

ATM adaptation layer (AAL)

Physical layer

ATM layer

Services and applications

ATM layers

OSI layers

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