DocumentCode :
1056297
Title :
SILK: An Implementation of a Buffer Insertion Ring
Author :
Huber, Daniel E. ; Steinlin, Walter ; Wild, Peter J.
Author_Institution :
Hasler Ltd., Switzerland
Volume :
1
Issue :
5
fYear :
1983
fDate :
11/1/1983 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
766
Lastpage :
774
Abstract :
Ring topology local area networks (LAN\´s) using the "buffer insertion" access method have as yet received relatively little attention. In this paper we present details of a LAN of this,type, called SILK-system for integrated local communication (in German, "Kommunikation"). Sections of the paper describe the synchronous transmission technique of the ring channel, the time-multiplexed access of eight ports at each node, the "braided" interconnection for bypassing defective nodes, and the role of interface transformation units and user interfaces, as well as some traffic characteristics and reliability aspects. SILK\´s modularity and open system concept are demonstrated by the already implemented applications such as distributed text editing, local telephone or teletex exchange, and process control in a TV studio.
Keywords :
LANs; Local-area network (LAN); Packet switching; Process control; Teletext/Videotex; Text processing; Communication system traffic control; Integrated circuit interconnections; LAN interconnection; Laboratories; Local area networks; Network topology; Open systems; Repeaters; Telecommunication network reliability; User interfaces;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0733-8716
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JSAC.1983.1145985
Filename :
1145985
Link To Document :
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