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

fYear

2005

fDate

17-20 July 2005

Firstpage

207

Lastpage

212

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AICT.2005.58

Filename

1517630