@article{Potter1990discrete,
author = {P. G. Potter and M. Zukerman},
title = {A discrete shared processor model for {DQDB}},
journal = {Computer Networks and ISDN Systems},
volume = {20},
number = {1-5},
pages = {217-222},
month = {Dec.},
year = {1990},
abstract = {The Distributed Queue Dual Bus (DQDB) protocol is
being considered by the IEEE 802.6 and ANSI T1S1.1 as an important component in
their Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN) and Broadband ISDN User Network Interface
(BISDN-UNI) standards respectively. The DQDB protocol is modelled in this paper
by a discrete time multi-priority multiqueue system involving several
distributed stations and a central shared processor. Exact analysis for the
model yields an expression for the mean packet delay as a function of the packet
size for each priority. Comparison with simulation results demonstrates that the
model can accurately describe DQDB where transmitting stations on the same bus
are concentrated.}
}