Abstract: A method, apparatus, and scheduling system for managing a mix of time-critical messages and general messages. Messages, which are referenced by message identifiers stored in a transmission queue buffer, are scheduled for transmission using a schedule configuration table. The schedule configuration table defines an order for processing a mix of time-critical messages and general messages. The messages are scheduled according to the characteristics for time-critical messages and general messages defined in columns of configuration tables and status tables. The messages that have been scheduled are transmitted from an end system in which the time-critical messages are prioritized during transmission over the general messages.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and scheduling system for managing a mix of time-critical messages and general messages. Messages, which are referenced by message identifiers stored in a transmission queue buffer, are scheduled for transmission using a schedule configuration table. The schedule configuration table defines an order for processing a mix of time-critical messages and general messages. The messages are scheduled according to the characteristics for time-critical messages and general messages defined in columns of configuration tables and status tables. The messages that have been scheduled are transmitted from an end system in which the time-critical messages are prioritized during transmission over the general messages.

Abstract: A high silicon steel that comprises (by wt.) 5-10% silicon, 0.007-1% carbon; less than 0.01% impurities consisting of one or more of Mn, P, S, Cr and Ni; and balance Fe. A process for producing the high silicon steel involves the steps of adding 0.01-1% carbon to a high silicon steel comprising 5%-10% silicon, subjecting the steel to a homogenizing heat treatment in a protective atmosphere i.e. a solutionizing treatment between 1200° C. and at a temperature below the melting point of the steel, so that the constant-temp annealing of the steel eliminates most of the second phase in the silicon steel. The tensile ductility and workability of the silicon steel is improved so as to allow for mass production of high silicon sheets with various thicknesses. The process produces high silicon steel sheets in which the microstructure is controlled. In addition, final carbon content can be controlled to obtain high silicon steel sheets with optimal soft magnetism characteristics.