Very high-speed digital data bus
US4748617A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/44
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A time-division multiplexed, data communications system allowing multiple user devices, including super computer buses configured in a local network, and other existing network hierarchies to exchange digital data over extended distances at speeds heretofore unattainable. The system includes a plurality of intelligent nodes, termed "DATApipe.TM. adapters", which are coupled to a fiber optic bus. The DATApipe adapters function as interface devices between the fiber optic bus and the I/O processors which are used to couple the user devices and networks to the DATApipe adapters.
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