Title :
On the implementation of an optical token-ring LAN
Author :
Casale, S. ; Catania, V. ; Vita, L.
Author_Institution :
Istituto di Informatica e Telecomunicazioni, Catania Univ., Italy
Abstract :
A description is given of an MAC (medium access control) and physical layer implementation of DAFNE, a multiservice optical local area network using the token ring access method. The nodes´ hardware structure and the technologies chosen for their implementation are described. The implementation of the layers and their interface with the optical ring are investigated. The optical components used are functionally illustrated, and a double-ring design is described. The level of compliance with standards and the degree of reliability and fault diagnostic capability are dealt with
Keywords :
data communication equipment; digital communication systems; local area networks; optical communication; optical communication equipment; DAFNE; double-ring design; fault diagnostic capability; hardware structure; medium access control; multiservice network; optical token-ring LAN; physical layer; reliability; standards compliance; Access protocols; Communication system software; Computer networks; Control systems; Hardware; Local area networks; Optical fiber networks; Project management; Prototypes; Software prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Computers and Communications, 1988. Conference Proceedings., Seventh Annual International Phoenix Conference on
Conference_Location :
Scottsdale, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0830-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCCC.1988.10063
