Digital Networks

The course is a substitute for:

Digital networks (D32DSI)

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Telecommunications Engineering

Synopsis:

Principles of Multiplexing (ATDM, STDM). Multiplexing, Mapping, Aligning. Principles of Connection and Connectionless oriented Digital Communication. Data Transmitting and Switching. Digital Telecommunication Networks both Narrowband (ISDN) and Broadband (B-ISDN). Signalling at User - Network Interface. D Channel Communication. Signalling at Network Interface. Clock Distribution in the Network. B- ISDN Reference Modell. Service acces Points and Adaptation Layer Protocols. Services and their Performance. Switching Elements in ISDN and B-ISDN. Optical elements in Broadband Communication. International Standards.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Multiplexing Principles ATDM, STDM. Principles of Communication

2. Open System Interconnection Model. Plesiochronous Hierarchy PDH

3. Synchronous Digital Hierarchy SDH. Principle and Function

4. Basic Principles of Telecommunication Equipment

5. Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN. User Network Interface

6. Digital Subscriber Signalling System DSS 1 Function, Protocols

7. Signalling System SS 7. Function, Protocols

8. Digital Networks Synchronization Object and Fundamentals

9. Solving of Digital Network Synchronization

10. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Reference Modell.

11. Communication in B-ISDN. Service Classes. Protocols.

12. User and Network Signalling in ATM. Protocols

13. Switching in B-ISDN

14. Switching Matrices and Elements

Syllabus of tutorials:

Multipex Hierarchy Types (PDH, SDH, ATM).

PDH - stuffing.

Synchronous digital hierarchy SDH. Mapping. Examples.

Circuits in ATM.

Digital switching. Examples

Study Objective:

Study materials:

1. Bocker, P. ISDN - Digitale Netze. Springer. 4. Auflage

2. Spohn, D. Data Network Design. Mc Graw Hill, 1997.

3. Sackett, G. ATM and Multiprotocol Networking. Mc Graw Hill,1996.

4. Xue Dao Gu. Control and Performance in Packet, Circuit and ATM Networks. Bobston: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Economics and Management of Power Engineering- structured studies (elective specialized course)