Title :
Telecommunications research and development in Brazil
Author :
Graciosa, Helio Marcos Machado
Abstract :
The author presents the fundamentals of Telebras (Telecommunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.) R&D activities, which represent over 90% of all research and development efforts in the field of telecommunications in Brazil. He describes Telebras´ strategy and operational approach. He reports results obtained in the areas of time-division electronic switching, digital transmission, satellite communications, fiber optic communications, data and text communications, outside plant, microelectronics and product technology. He examines briefly future trends in the Brazilian telecommunications industry.<>
Keywords :
research and development management; technological forecasting; telecommunication; Brazil; R&D activities; data communications; digital transmission; fiber optic communications; future trends; microelectronics; outside plant; product technology; research and development; satellite communications; telecommunications; text communications; time-division electronic switching; Communication industry; Companies; Frequency division multiplexing; Investments; Manufacturing; Nominations and elections; Pulse modulation; Research and development; Telecommunications; US Government;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
