Computer Science

Introduction to Digital Networks

Introduction to Digital Networks

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    • Surveys network topologies-star, ring, mesh-and their suitability for robust industrial communication.
    • Explains key protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP) and how they ensure deterministic data delivery in control systems.
    • Reviews performance metrics-latency, bandwidth, jitter-and network design considerations to meet real-time manufacturing demands.

Benjamin Carter is a communications engineer specializing in digital networks with a Ph.D. in Network Architecture. He has over 12 years- experience designing and implementing high-speed LAN and WAN solutions for both enterprise and service-provider environments. His research on packet-switching optimization and congestion control appears in leading IEEE journals. Benjamin regularly consults with data center operators to enhance network resiliency and throughput and teaches adjunct courses on routing protocols and network virtualization. He is currently integrating SD-WAN technologies with edge-computing platforms to support low-latency applications.