Title :
Establishing reliability and availability criteria for fiber-in-the-loop systems
Author :
Spencer, James L. ; Kobayashi, Duane S.
Author_Institution :
Bell Commun. Res., Morristown, NJ, USA
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Telephone service reliability and availability are examined historically. Availability objectives for fiber-in-the loop (FITL) systems are examined. Network, system, and component considerations are discussed. The problems raised by environmental conditions encountered by FITL systems are described, and the need for adequate reliability testing is discussed.<>
Keywords :
optical fibres; optical links; reliability; subscriber loops; testing; availability; environmental conditions; fiber-in-the-loop systems; network; reliability; reliability testing; telephone service; Availability; Manufacturing; Measurement units; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Subscriber loops; Switches; Telecommunication network reliability; Telephony; Time measurement;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
