Introducing Synchronisation in Deterministic Network Models

The paper addresses performance analysis for distributed real time systems through deterministic network modelling. Its main contribution is the introduction and analysis of models for synchronisation between tasks and/or network elements. Typical patterns of synchronisation are presented leading to the suggestion of suitable network models. An existing model for flow control is presented and an inherent weakness is revealed and remedied. Examples are given and numerically analysed through deterministic network modelling. Results are presented to highlight the properties of the suggested models. The suggested models are intended for incorporation into an existing analysis tool a.k.a. CyNC based on the MATLAB/SimuLink framework for graphical system analysis and design.