Early experiments with asynchronous time division networks

Asynchronous time division multiplexing (ATDM) is a technique for sharing a transmission line by carrying user data in small fixed-size cells, usually no larger than 64 bytes. The technique is attractive because it can simultaneously support voice, video, and data communications at a variety of tran...

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Published in:IEEE network 1993-01, Vol.7 (1), p.12-26
Main Author: Fraser, A.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication switching
Computer networks
Data communication
Packet switching
Switches
Switching circuits
Telecommunication computing
Telecommunication traffic
Telephony
Time sharing computer systems
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Summary:Asynchronous time division multiplexing (ATDM) is a technique for sharing a transmission line by carrying user data in small fixed-size cells, usually no larger than 64 bytes. The technique is attractive because it can simultaneously support voice, video, and data communications at a variety of transmission speeds and using many protocols. A retrospective account of three experimental ATDM networks that were developed during the period 1969 through 1984 is presented. Spider was an initial exploration of asynchronous time division multiplexing as a foundation for data communications. Lessons drawn from that experience were built into Datakit, an experiment that eventually became an AT&T product and Incon, an experiment which put wall sockets in offices and in people's homes.< >
ISSN:0890-8044
1558-156X
DOI:10.1109/65.193084