Title :
Fiber optic broadband networks for the Manufacturing Automation Protocol
Author :
Einolf, Charles W., Jr. ; Shutterly, H. Barry ; Malingowski, Joseph S. ; Oates, Robert M.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electr. Corp., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
An approach that permits the networking of broadband data over optical fiber is presented. This local area network (LAN) is a broadband network that allows the use of multiple carrier frequencies and thus multiple services. For example, multiple network formats, such as the Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP), broadband Ethernet, and the PC network, can coexist on the same optical fiber in addition to other broadband services such as video.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; local area networks; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; optical fibres; optical links; protocols; MAP; Manufacturing Automation Protocol; PC network; broadband Ethernet; fibre optic broadband networks; industrial LAN; local area network; multiple network formats; video; Broadband communication; Manufacturing automation; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Production facilities; Protocols; Splicing;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1988., Conference Record of 1988 Annual
Conference_Location :
Milwaukee, WI, USA
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.1988.10903
