Masters Theses

Zafrul Ahsan

Date of Award

12-1985

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

Donald W. Bouldin

Committee Members

R. E. Bodenheimer, R. W. Rochelle

Abstract

Asynchronous file transfers between microcomputers and mainframes are gaining popularity at most institutions in the United States. The interprocessor communication is done through a serial telecommunication line using an asynchronous protocol. This thesis presents software and hardware considerations for the development of such a protocol between the TI-990/12 minicomputer and other computers. Programs are written for the implementation of a file transfer mechanism between the TI-990 minicomputer and the DEC-10 mainframe. All operator instructions for receiving a file from, and transmitting a file to, the DEC-10 are presented. A receiving Kermit program for the TI-990 minicomputer is also included as an alternative approach for file transfer between the TI machine and the DEC-10 mainframe. A well documented software presentation is included for future work on this project. Certain program limitations are presented along with suggestions for future modifications and enhancements to software.

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