Title :
Synchronization in digital communications networks
Author :
Kartaschoff, Peter
Author_Institution :
Swiss PTT Res. & Dev. Lab., Bern, Switzerland
fDate :
7/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The general aspects of timing and synchronization in digital communications networks are reviewed. The properties of the links and nodes carrying and switching time-multiplexed digital signals determine the throughput and performance of a network. The continuity and integrity conditions for the digital information flow, where timing faults cause errors and loss of information, determine the requirements on accurate clock signal distribution. The dominant type of architecture for network synchronization is based on the master-slave hierarchy principle
Keywords :
digital communication systems; satellite relay systems; spread spectrum communication; synchronisation; telecommunication networks; time division multiplexing; clock signal distribution; continuity; digital communications networks; errors; integrity; master-slave hierarchy; nodes; performance; radio systems; reliability; satellite links; spread spectrum systems; synchronization; throughput; time-multiplexed digital signals; timing; Clocks; Communication networks; Communication switching; Digital communication; Frequency synchronization; Intelligent networks; Master-slave; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Time division multiplexing; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
