An introduction to the new digital techniques of telephone communication networks, with emphasis on voice applications: voice digitization, digital transmission, digital switching, network synchronization, network control, and network analysis. Presents basic theory and stresses the application and operational aspects of communication systems design. Relates system level design considerations to telephone networks around the world, particularly in North America.
Covering past, present and future transport networks using three layered planes written by experts in the field. Targeted at both practitioners and academics as a single source to get an understanding of how transport networks are built and operated Explains technologies enabling the next generation transport networks
From the review of the Third Edition: "A must for anyone in volved in the practical aspects of the telecommunications industry." —CHOICE Outlines the expertise essential to the successful operation and design of every type of telecommunications networks in use today New edition is fully revised and expanded to present authoritative coverage of the important developments that have taken place since the previous edition was published Includes new chapters on hot topics such as cellular radio, asynchronous transfer mode, broadband technologies, and network management
Authorized self-study guide for voice over data network foundation learning This book will help you to: Configure Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, or IP using Cisco IOS(r) software Analyze existing voice hardware/software, and select the Cisco multiservice access devices that best serve your needs Analyze existing branch and regional office voice networks and services, and choose the optimum transmission method for voice traffic: Frame Relay, ATM, or IP Learn the fundamentals of VoFR, VoATM, and VoIP standards, protocols, and the Cisco hardware that supports these services Learn the basics of the Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data (AVVID) including CallManager, Cisco IP Phones, and related voice gateway equipment Design, configure, integrate, and optimize an enterprise network in remote branch and regional offices by using integrated access technology that combines voice and data transmission over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP connections, access devices, and CIPT client hardware Learn the fundamentals of PBXs, and apply the principles and concepts to develop a process for integrating Cisco equipment with PBXs and for replacing PBXs Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IPteaches you the Cisco solutions for voice technology (VoIP, VoFR, VoATM). This complete solutions guide helps you analyze existing voice hardware and software and select the Cisco multiservice access devices that best serve the needs of your network environment. In addition to learning how to design, configure, integrate, and optimize networks in remote branch and regional offices, this book also provides you with a fundamental understanding of PBXs, enabling you to develop a process for integrating Cisco equipment with or replacing PBXs. Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IPprepares you for voice and data integration by teaching you how to install and configure Cisco voice and data network routers; how to configure Cisco voice-enabled equipment for Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP; how to configure voice ports, dial peers, and special commands to enable voice transmission over a data network; and how to perform voice traffic analysis to determine how to improve the quality of service (QoS) for delay-sensitive voice traffic. This book features actual router output and configuration examples to aid in the discussion of the configuration of these technologies. At the end of each chapter your comprehension is tested by review questions. Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP has all of the tools you need to vastly improve your understanding of the Cisco solution to voice networking needs. Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IPis part of a recommended self-study program from Cisco Systems(r) that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners, and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining. This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press(r). Books in this series provide officially developed self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.
Since the publication of the second edition of this highly acclaimed textbook, telecommunications has progressed at a rapid rate. Major advances continue to occur in mobile communications and broadband digital networks and services, sophisticated signal processing techniques are prevalent at increasingly higher bit rates, and digital systems are widespread. These developments need to be addressed in a textbook that bridges the gap in the current knowledge and teachings of telecommunications engineering. Telecommunications Engineering, 3rd Edition offers an introduction to the major telecommunications topics by combining an analytical approach to important concepts with a descriptive account of systems design. Completely updated and expanded, this third edition includes substantial material on integrated services digital networks, mobile communications systems, metropolitan area networks, and more. What's New in the 3rd Edition New chapter on mobile communications covering first generation analog and second generation digital systems Expanded chapter on non-linear coding of voice waveforms for PCM New section on NICAM Updated chapter on the transient performance of the phase locked loop Revised chapter on recent major developments in satellite television New introduction to coding techniques for burst errors Extended chapter on ISDN and broadband digital communications Supplemented with worked problems, numerous illustrations, and extensive references to more advanced material, this textbook provides a solid foundation for undergraduate students of electrical, electronic, and telecommunications engineering.
The book, now in its third edition, is thoroughly revised and updated as per the new syllabi of Optical Fiber Communication of various universities. The material is well-presented and designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing courses in Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. The book offers a completely accessible and in-depth knowledge of the principles and applications of optical fiber communication (OFC). It deals with materials, devices, components, and systems of OFC. The coverage includes key concepts such as properties of light, evolution and elements of OFC, its benefits, along with applications in optical LAN and communication links. The attenuation loss of different types, dispersion mechanism, photon sources (LED and lasers), detectors (PIN and avalanche), analog and digital transmitter and receiver systems, connectorization, OADM, and amplifiers are described. Built-up of long haul OFC links at 8 Mb/s and 2.5 Gb/s, and optical interface are explained with illustrations. It also contains solved numerical problems for better understanding of topics. KEY FEATURES • Includes optical fiber LAN for data centres and industries • Provides detail treatment of LED, semiconductor, lasers, Tx and Rx • Discusses all optical communications links and optical networks • Includes important questions with answers • Provides practice papers and model test papers
Breakthrough PacketCable technology will enable cable companies to deliver high-speed Internet access, video, and IP-based residential telephony across the same coax wires. Every major U.S. cable company has committed to deploying PacketCable. It is estimated that 11% of U.S. residential calls will be carried on PacketCable networks by 2005. This is the first comprehensive guide to PacketCable: architecture, components, and implementation. Evans introduces the PacketCable standard, its goals and the business and technical problems it is intended to solve. Next, he shows how PacketCable networks handle each key task they must perform, including network-based and distributed call signaling; provisioning telephony and other services through Multimedia Terminal Adapters; transmission of billing information; interoperability with the classic Public Switched Telephone Network, and more. Evans also shows how the PacketCable standard provides hooks for implementing advanced Quality of Service (QoS) applications. For implementers, managers, and others concerned with providing CATV, broadband Internet, and telephony services over cable networks, and for building IP telephony networks from scratch using shared-access architecture.