FDDI and timing requirements for image transmission

ABSTRACT

This article presents the timing requirements for digitalized video transmission and the synchronous transmission mode of the Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) protocol. First, we develop a timed model of the FDDI protocol and we prove that it meets its standard requirement. Secondly, we verify that the temporal constraints for real time image transmission are fulfilled by the FDDI protocol.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

General Terms:
Design, Theory, Verification