Title :
Digital cross-connect deployment opportunities
Author :
Igleheart, J.D. ; Cross, D.N.
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, Redbank, NJ, USA
fDate :
28 Nov-1 Dec 1988
Abstract :
The authors address the identification of potential locations within the network to perform the digital cross-connect function. They describe various applications, discuss the investigation required to make such a transition, and examine operations and administration problems associated with this function. Potential benefits are also reviewed
Keywords :
digital communication systems; electronic switching systems; administration; digital cross-connect function; operations; Add-drop multiplexers; Broadband communication; Channel bank filters; Costs; Distributed control; Humans; Optical fiber devices; Routing; SONET; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Global Telecommunications Conference, 1988, and Exhibition. 'Communications for the Information Age.' Conference Record, GLOBECOM '88., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Hollywood, FL
DOI :
10.1109/GLOCOM.1988.26085