What Does PM Stand For?

PM stands for PMATPage Map Address Table

PM, or PMAT (Page Map Address Table), is a data structure used in computer memory management to efficiently map virtual addresses to physical memory addresses. This table enables the operating system to translate page numbers in virtual memory into their corresponding locations in physical memory, facilitating effective memory access and protection. By maintaining the relationship between virtual pages and their physical counterparts, the PMAT supports efficient memory allocation, enhances system performance, and ensures process isolation.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym

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