A simple model of an optical fibre based folded bus network for applic
ation as a time division multiplexed interconnect for computer work st
ations is presented. The model predicts the best positioning of discre
te amplifiers to achieve the power budget requirements, as well as the
optimum coupling ratios for the couplers on the bus. (C) 1997 Publish
ed by Elsevier Science B.V.