Local networks
Temporal characteristics of industrial networks
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Local networks
Temporal characteristics of industrial networks

Author : Jean-Pierre THOMESSE

Publication date: December 10, 2006 | Lire en français

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4. Local networks

Local area networks vary in terms of media, media access control protocols and application protocols. Media access is a crucial factor in data transmission delays.

4.1 Topologies

The term topology expresses the way in which stations are connected on a shared medium. We distinguish between bus, ring, star and tree topologies.

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4.1.1 Bus

A bus topology consists of a linear medium to which stations are connected (figure 20...

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