Title :
Implementing a multimedia capable network using ATM and IEEE 802.9a (isochronous Ethernet) transport technologies
Author_Institution :
Syst. Technol., Nat. Semicond. Corp., Santa Clara, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses the characteristics of networks required to implement an infrastructure supporting multimedia applications and services. An example network is described using ATM as a backbone and for workstation connections; 802.3 (10BASE-T) and 802.9a (isochronous Ethernet) are used for PC and legacy LAN connections. A description of the issues when mapping isochronous data from IEEE 802.9a sub nets onto an ATM backbone network is provided
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; circuit switching; local area networks; multimedia communication; packet switching; transport protocols; 10BASE-T; ATM; IEEE 802.9a; backbone network; isochronous Ethernet; isochronous data; legacy LAN connections; multimedia capable network; transport technologies; workstation connections; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Circuits; Ethernet networks; Local area networks; Multimedia systems; Quantum computing; Spine; Telecommunication traffic; Videoconference;
Conference_Titel :
WESCON/94. Idea/Microelectronics. Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Anaheim , CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9992-7
DOI :
10.1109/WESCON.1994.403633
