The modfinity network

Modfinity is a specialized wired network. Its purpose is to connect many devices that are distributed in two or three dimensional space. Focus is on relatively low-cost consumer devices with small size and low number of connecting poles.

Main Features:

• Unlimited number and depth of network nodes
• Unlimited number of hubs
• Unlimited number of branches at each hub
• Hot-plugging of new network participants and entire pre-connected sections
• Small footprint, low implementation cost for both network transceivers and hubs
• Implements data link and above layers in OSI network model
• Works with any physical layer, including one-wire 
• Implementation using FPGA, CPLD or microcontroller

Advanced (optional) Features:
 

• Simplified versions
  • hubs without any electronic components
  • implementation using few standard, non-programmable digital components and a microcontroller
• Fault tolerant routing algorithms, shortest path routing
• Combination with standard bus protocols such as I²C or SPI within certain limitations
• Latency / timing control for simultaneous input and output, for instance in audio applications

Possible Applications:

Highly modular devices such as 

• modular consumer goods
• 2D or 3D sensor / actor networks
• modular human computer interaction devices
• modular audio recording and playback devices or 
• modular lighting devices or displays

Our services:

• Integration of modfinity into your product
• Firmware libraries for microprocessors
• FPGA IP (Verilog or VHDL)
• Assembled and programmed Transceiver modules 
• Circuit templates or integration into product schematics & PCB layout
• Modular application development

 
 
Contact us:contact@modfinity.com