Title :
A practical estimate methodology for MRTIE and related issues
Author :
Bregni, Stefano ; Valtriani, Luca ; Manzalini, Antonio
Author_Institution :
R and D Network Technol. Div., SIRTI S.p.A., Milan, Italy
fDate :
29 Nov-2 Dec 1993
Abstract :
Among the quantities defined in literature, maximum relative time interval error (MRTIE) has gained general acceptance as one of the main time domain measurement techniques characterizing timing performance in telecommunication networks. The authors discuss some features of MRTIE and provide a suitable practical estimate methodology, also describing an experimental test-bed. Real measurement results, obtained by testing synchronization units of widely deployed switching equipment, are shown. Moreover, some key features and critical issues of the MRTIE quantity measurement approach are pointed out
Keywords :
digital communication systems; error analysis; parameter estimation; synchronisation; telecommunication networks; time-domain analysis; MRTIE; maximum relative time interval error; practical estimate methodology; synchronization units; telecommunication networks; time domain measurement techniques; timing performance; Clocks; Frequency synchronization; Measurement techniques; Phase change materials; Pulse modulation; Stability; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Telecommunication switching; Testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1993, including a Communications Theory Mini-Conference. Technical Program Conference Record, IEEE in Houston. GLOBECOM '93., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0917-0
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1993.318322
