Title :
Network, transport, and switching integration for broadband communications
Author_Institution :
Bell Commun. Res., Morristown, NJ, USA
fDate :
3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
It is shown how the development of technologies causes shifts in the relative use of space-, time-, and frequency-division multiplexing. Novel and integrated versions of these for integrated optical networks are examined. Synchronous and asynchronous transfer nodes are defined and discussed. The use of fixed-length and variable-length packets is considered. Mechanisms of switching in the space, time, and frequency domains are described.<>
Keywords :
broadband networks; frequency division multiplexing; optical links; packet switching; telecommunication networks; time division multiplexing; asynchronous transfer nodes; broadband communications; frequency-division multiplexing; integrated optical networks; network integration; packets; space division multiplexing; switching integration; time division multiplexing; transport integration; Broadband communication; Code division multiplexing; Communication networks; Communication switching; Costs; Frequency division multiplexing; Space technology; Switching systems; Telephony; Time division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
