Title :
Fiber optic backbone boosts local-area networks
Author_Institution :
Bradley Dept. of Electr. Eng., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA
Abstract :
The evolving Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) for fiber optic networks, which greatly increases system capacity and flexibility, is discussed. The standard is described in terms of the ISO´s Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model. The initial FDDI standard defines four protocols: physical layer medium dependent, physical layer, media access control, and station management. Each of these is examined. Optical technology and the use of application-specific integrated circuits required by FDDI are discussed. Applications of FDDI and its future evolution are considered.<>
Keywords :
local area networks; optical communication equipment; optical fibres; optical links; protocols; standards; ASIC; FDDI standard; Fiber Distributed Data Interface; LAN; OSI reference model; Open Systems Interconnection; application-specific integrated circuits; fiber optic networks; local-area networks; media access control; protocols; station management; FDDI; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated optics; Media Access Protocol; Open systems; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber networks; Optical fibers; Physical layer; Spine;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
