Author :
Ching, Yau-Chau ; Cyboron, Grant W.
Author_Institution :
Bell Commun. Res., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The status and trends of the American National Standards Institute´s synchronous optical networks (SONET) standards activities are discussed. A list of existing and emerging SONET products is presented, along with their deployment and development statuses. Current and potential SONET applications are described.<>
Keywords :
optical links; standards; telecommunication networks; ANSI standards activities; SONET products; applications; deployment; development; synchronous optical networks; Communication systems; Standards;
Journal_Title :
LTS, IEEE
