Title :
Communication processors
Author :
Newport, C.B. ; Ryzlak, Jan
Author_Institution :
Honeywell Information Systems, Inc., Billerica, Mass.
Abstract :
A review is given of the use of small digital computers for the processing of data received over communication lines. A detailed discussion is presented of the hardware and software requirements of front-end processors, network processors, remote data concentrators, and message switching systems. Finally, the desirable features common to all communications processors are analyzed. Examples of actual applications are given, so that a realistic basis can be established for the determination of the features which should be included in the design of new communication processors.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Buffer storage; Communication switching; Communication system control; Control systems; Costs; Government; Management information systems; Microcomputers; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1972.8900
