Method and apparatus for integrating multiple repeaters into a s

Details Method and apparatus for integrating multiple repeaters into a s Method and apparatus for integrating multiple repeaters into a s

1997-02-20

2000-09-05

Pham, Chi H.

Multiplex communications

Channel assignment techniques

Carrier sense multiple access

370438, H04L 12413, H04L 1243

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061153915

ABSTRACT:
A system for integrating multiple repeaters into a single collision domain employs both analog and digital circuitry to convey system-wide collision information to repeaters thereby allowing seamless integration of multiple repeaters into multiple hubs without requiring additional drivers or external glue logic. One signal line (CFSL) within each hub is used to aggregate collision information within the hub. Further, only one signal line (CFSS) is used to aggregate collision information between hubs. This latter signal line in conjunction with two intra-hub signal lines (COLZ and SNGLZ) distributes system-wide collision information to all of the repeaters in all of the hubs.

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