Title :
Introduction of the SDH systems into the Italian network
Author :
Ledonne, R. ; Passeri, P.
Author_Institution :
SIP-Headquarters, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
A description is presented of the characteristics of the Italian telecommunications network, considering the impact of the SDH (synchronous digital hierarchy) transmission equipment with respect to the present plesiochronous network. Applications both in intercity, urban junction, and the distribution network are described. In addition, characteristics of SDH equipment to be introduced in the network in the short term are described
Keywords :
synchronous digital hierarchy; telecommunication equipment; AU cross-connect; Italian telecommunications network; SDH equipment; TU cross-connect; add-drop multiplexer; distribution network; intercity network; plesiochronous network; synchronous digital hierarchy; urban junction network; Add-drop multiplexers; Availability; Clocks; Costs; Microelectronics; Optical fiber networks; Protection; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Urban areas; Wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1991. GLOBECOM '91. 'Countdown to the New Millennium. Featuring a Mini-Theme on: Personal Communications Services
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-697-7
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1991.188482
