Local area network operating on the multiple bus system

摘要

A local area network operates on the multiple bus system and with a plurality of interface modules connected between the multiple bus system and data-processing/generating subsystems. Each interface module is provided with several autonomously operating bus adapters connected to separate lines of the multiple bus system including locally controlled buffer memory means. Each interface module is further provided with a local distribution circuit connected to the buffer memory means of the interface module and to a host interface unit for the subsystem to be connected to the interface module.