A generic digital switch interface (TR-303) for local access

Author

Arvidson, W.P. ; Jablecki, H.M. ; Misra, R.B.

Author_Institution

Bell Commun. Res., Morristown, NJ, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

2-5 Dec 1991

Firstpage

2087

Abstract

The authors describe a generic digital interface for local access that is being implemented by the leading switch vendors in North America in their local switches. With the availability of this interface for local switches, remote terminal vendors will be able to connect their products that are also built according to the interface requirements to create a multivendor integrated digital loop carrier (IDLC) system. After presenting the key features of the interface, operations interfaces needed to support an IDLC system are outlined. Some possible implementations of the interface in remote digital terminals are discussed. This is followed by a review of the application synergy of the two kinds (DSI and SONET) of IDLC systems. Also covered are some applications of this interface as a platform to support new services and architectures, such as the integrated services digital network, fiber in the loop, etc

Keywords

ISDN; electronic switching systems; network interfaces; optical links; DSI; SONET; TR-303 switch interface; fiber in the loop; generic digital switch interface; integrated services digital network; local access; local switches; multivendor integrated digital loop carrier; operations interfaces; remote digital terminals; Communication switching; ISDN; Integrated optics; Multiplexing; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; SONET; Switches; Telephony;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

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

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/GLOCOM.1991.188725

Filename

188725