Title :
A cluster segment implementation of the FASTBUS protocol
Author :
Hoftiezer, J.H. ; Hayes, B.W.
Author_Institution :
KineticSyst. Corp., Lockport, IL, USA
fDate :
2/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A novel implementation of the FASTBUS protocol, the Cluster Segment, is presented. The Cluster Segment is implemented using standard single-ended ECL (emitter-coupled logic) on twisted-pair cable rather than differential current drivers. The major advantages of the Cluster Segment are that it is substantially less expensive, it preserves the complete FASTBUS protocol, and it can be easily upgraded to the existing Cable Segment of future segment implementations. Examples of the Cluster Segment interface and test results are presented
Keywords :
computer interfaces; data acquisition; emitter-coupled logic; nuclear electronics; protocols; Cluster Segment interface; FASTBUS protocol; cluster segment implementation; differential current drivers; emitter-coupled logic; single-ended ECL; twisted-pair cable; Backplanes; Cable shielding; Fastbus; Impedance; Integrated circuit interconnections; Logic; Power system interconnection; Protocols; Switches; Transceivers;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
