Layered ATM systems and architectural concepts for subscribers´ premises networks

Author

Vorstermans, Jan P. ; De Vleeschouwer, André P.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Appl. Res., ATEA, Herentals, Belgium

Volume

6

Issue

9

fYear

1988

Firstpage

1545

Lastpage

1555

Abstract

The authors review the essential elements of the ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) technique and presents a framework for the definition of ATM, based on the ISDN (integrated-services digital network) protocol reference model. A layered functional model of an ATM open system is presented and the relation with existing packet techniques is studied. The use of ATM in the subscribers´ premises network (SPN) is analyzed. A two-tier SPN architecture is proposed covering both residential and business environments, in line with the modeling principles outlined. The merits of this architecture in the field of standardization are emphasized. Some implementation issues and the relation with the reference configuration are discussed.<>

Keywords

ISDN; broadband networks; packet switching; subscriber loops; ISDN protocol reference model; OSI; asynchronous transfer mode; broadband ISDN; open system; packet techniques; standardisation; subscribers´ premises network; Asynchronous transfer mode; B-ISDN; Bit rate; Broadband communication; Circuits; ISDN; Open systems; Protocols; Standardization; Telecommunications;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/49.12882

Filename

12882