Title :
Fiber-optic-based networks for computer-integrated manufacturing
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
A brief overview is given of the special problems to be solved by the integrated communication network for computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and of fiber-optics-based networks. Network topologies considered include star, ring, unidirectional bus, and their combinations
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; computer networks; optical fibres; optical links; CIM; computer-integrated manufacturing; fiber-optics-based networks; integrated communication network; network topologies; ring network; star network; unidirectional bus network; Communication system control; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Manufacturing automation; Multiaccess communication; Network topology; Optical fibers; Propagation delay; Telecommunication network reliability; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
INFOCOM '89. Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies. Technology: Emerging or Converging, IEEE
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-1920-1
DOI :
10.1109/INFCOM.1989.101455
