The maximum number of objects that can be processed in a single schedule. When subcomponents are scheduled by receipt of an IPS or a timer pop, that IPS can cause more work than can be performed in a reasonable time without blocking the N-BASE. Subcomponents handle this by breaking off processing when they hit a processing limit. Higher values increase the processing efficiency of DC-PIM instances, but can cause the scheduler to be blocked for excessive periods, causing timers to pop late. Lower values have the reverse effects.