SoftModem

The integration of modem controller and data pump

algorithms into a single RAM-based DSP hardware

architecture. These integrated algorithms are stored on the

computer's hard disk, from which they are downloaded into the

DSP board's random access memory (RAM). This downloading, or

"booting" process of the PC-installed software algorithms

occurs as part of the computer's power-up initialisation

process in less than 100 milliseconds, making it transparent

to the user.

[Digicom Modem FAQ version 2.03].