Simulation of a real time microprocessor network
Edward J. Pasahow · Annual Simulation Symposium · 1975
The purpose of this study is to simulate and evaluate the performance of a network of microprocessors as used for a real time control system (1). Specifically the message rates for the inter-processor bus, delays in sending messages and lengths of message input and output queues are to be examined by means of simulation.The system is composed of a distributed network of small, inexpensive microprocessors. The processors can communicate with one another by means of a modular inter-processor bus. This bus modularity permits the system designer the flexibility of adding incremental bus modules to provide for the data capacity and redundancy required by each installation. The low cost of the microprocessors permits the system designer to add processors for both increased computing power and processor redundancy for casualty control and future expansion.