ABSTRACT

With quantum leaps in science and technology occurring at breakneck speed, professionals in virtually every field face a daunting task-practicing their discipline while keeping abreast of new advances and applications in their filed. In no field is this more applicable than in the rapidly growing field of telecommunications engineering. Practicing engineers who work with ATM technology on a daily basis must not only keep their skill sharp in areas such as ATM network interfaces, protocols, and standards, but they must also stay informed, about new classes of ATM applications.

A Textbook on ATM Telecommunications gives active telecommunications engineers the advantage they need to stay sharp in their field. From the very basics of ATM to state-of-the-art applications, it covers the gamut of topics related to this intriguing switching and multiplexing strategy.

Starting with an introduction to telecommunications, this text combines the theory underlying broadband communications technology with applied practical instruction and lessons gleaned from industry. The author covers fundamental communications and network theory, followed by applied ATM networking. Each chapter includes design exercises as well as worked examples .

A Textbook on ATM Telecommunications includes examples of design and implementation-making it an ideal took for both aspiring and practicing telecommunication professionals.

Features

chapter 1|93 pages

Introduction

A Perspective of Telecommunications: What is new?

chapter 2|117 pages

Basics of Electrical Communication Systems

What is communication?

chapter 3|126 pages

Networking: Concepts and Technology

What is a good network?

chapter 4|108 pages

ATM Network Interfaces and Protocols

Fenced out or thoroughfare?

chapter 5|131 pages

ATM Signaling and Traffic Control

How to get connected

chapter 6|40 pages

ATM Switching and Network Products

To switch or not to switch?

chapter 7|24 pages

ATM: Operations, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning

Who does housekeeping?

chapter 8|119 pages

ATM Networking: Implementation Considerations

ATM: Is it “ready or Net”?