Title :
Modelling and simulation of an avionics full duplex switched Ethernet
Author :
Charara, Hussein ; Fraboul, Christian
Author_Institution :
Networks & Telecommun. Dept., IRIT/ENSEEIHT Lab., Toulouse, France
Abstract :
Architectures of embedded avionics networks, such as that of the future Airbus A380, currently know important evolutions. This is principally due to the increase in the complexity of the embedded systems, in terms of the rise in the number of integrated functions and their connectivity. The evolution in the technologies of data transmission local area networks makes it possible to convey new answers to airframe manufacturers. In particular, switched Ethernet technologies are being implemented as an avionics architecture, even if the non-deterministic character of certain networks must be compensated by strong assumptions. The paper presents a simulation model for dimensioning an avionics full duplex switched Ethernet network (AFDX) and for studying the performance of this network. Comparison with other deterministic studies which use network calculus is also performed.
Keywords :
avionics; data communication; digital simulation; embedded systems; local area networks; multiplexing; switching networks; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network planning; Airbus A380; avionics full duplex switched Ethernet; data transmission local area networks; embedded avionics networks; embedded systems; network calculus; network dimensioning; Aerospace electronics; Data buses; Embedded system; Ethernet networks; Laboratories; Multiaccess communication; Switches; Telecommunication switching; Traffic control; Transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications, 2005. advanced industrial conference on telecommunications/service assurance with partial and intermittent resources conference/e-learning on telecommunications workshop. aict/sapir/elete 2005. proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2388-9
DOI :
10.1109/AICT.2005.58
