Timing Analysis of Synchronous and Asynchronous Buses
David A. Hawley · 1999
This paper presents detailed examples of bus timing calculations for both synchronous and asynchronous busses, showing that bus throughput can be maximized by taking into account the characteristics and limitations of the transceiver technology being used. Based on these examples, a performance analysis of the currently available high speed bus interface technologies is made in terms of their maximum attainable transfer rate on both types of backplane busses. The results show that the use of a faster transceiver, as judged by its data sheet, doesn’t necessarily result in a faster bus.