Hybrid wired/wireless networks for real-time communications
- 3 April 2008
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine
- Vol. 2 (1), 8-20
- https://doi.org/10.1109/mie.2008.917155
Abstract
In this article, some considerations are presented about the way several well-known industrial networks (based on both fieldbus and industrial Ethernet solutions) can be practically extended with wireless subnetworks that rely on popular technologies, such as IEEE 802.11 and 802.15.4. This results in hybrid networks, which are able to combine the advantages of both wired and wireless solutions. In particular, advantages and drawbacks of several interconnection techniques are highlighted and, depending on the wired networks specifically taken into account, some hybrid configurations that are able to cope in a satisfactory way with the tight timing requirements often imposed by industrial control systems are suggested.Keywords
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