TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) networks are known for their predictable response. This is achieved because each node is allotted a time slot for data transfer. This mechanism results in low throughput as data is transmitted in its time slot irrespective of whether it is changed or not. A share-driven scheduled TDMA scheme has been recently proposed. This scheme promises to increase throughput of the network under certain scenarios. This paper extends this work to drive an empirical model for response-time. The model gives response-time for a given network parameters (event rate, Frame size, Number of devices on network). The model will be useful tool for network/system designer for making design related decisions.

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Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Time-Triggered Protocol (TTP/C) throughput event rate discrete-event simulation