Maximum throughput of slotted ALOHA network is:
2020
Maximum throughput of slotted ALOHA network is:
- A.
18.4%
- B.
36.8%
- C.
50%
- D.
35.8%
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Correct answer: B
The maximum throughput (S) of Slotted ALOHA is achieved when the load G = 1, given by S = G . e-G. For G = 1, S = 1/e = 0.368 or 36.8%. This is exactly double the efficiency of Pure ALOHA (18.4%).