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ENG-302 Digital Networks: TX, DSX AND XDSL

Description

*This course is also available as a live distance learning course*

A 3-day training course to provide participants with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of digital networks and of Tx, DSx and xDSL technologies and their applications.

Objectives

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of digital transmission systems
  • Define Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
  • Distinguish between different digital transmission systems
  • Provide an in depth understanding of the following digital technologies and their applications: T1 and T3, DS1, DS3 and DS4, and the xDSL family

Topics

Digital technology fundamentals

  • Market motivation
  • Business applications
  • Vendors
  • Interoperability, scalability and future proof
  • Benefits of digital carriers
  • Digital network standards (ISDN, SONET, SDH, PDH)
  • A/D conversion
  • Signalling

DS1 – DS3

  • DS0, DS1 and DS3 characteristics
  • Digital Signal hierarchy (DS0 – DS4)
  • Digital signal coding
  • Signal levels and standards
  • Digital carrier framing
  • DS1 frame format
  • DS3 frame format
  • Super Frame (D4 or SF) and Extended Super Frame (ESF)
  • Channels Service Unit (CSU)
  • Data Service Unit (DSU)
  • Combined CSUs/DSUs
  • Multiplexers (MUX)
  • Channel banks
  • B7Sub/B8Sub
  • Zero Code Suppression (ZCS)
  • ZBTSI
  • Bandwidth loss, frequency response
  • AMI, B8ZS, NRS, AM, FM, PSK, QAM
  • Synchronous and asynchronous transmission
  • HDB3/B3ZS
  • Formatted vs. non-formatted

T1 technology

  • T1/T3 hierarchy
  • T1 channel banks
  • T1 networking
  • Development of T-carrier system
  • T1 fundamentals
  • Multiplexers
  • What is fractional T1?
  • T1 equipment
  • Applications
    • Digital Access Cross-connect System (DACS)
    • D4 channel bank
    • Private Branch eXchange (PBX)
    • CSU functions
    • T1-MUX
    • FT series fractional T1 DSU/CSU
T3 technology
  • T3 networking
  • T3 fundamentals
  • T3 formats, standards and protocols
  • T1 and T3 equipment
  • T3 applications
  • Tx T-extenders
T1 and T3 services
  • Types of service providers
    • Local Exchange Carriers (LEC)
    • Inter-eXchange Carriers (IXC)
    • Access providers
  • Ordering carrier services
  • Costs and tariffs
    • Pricing components
    • Distance calculations
ADSL
  • Evolution and background
    • Analogue local loop – copper
    • Digital PSTN – ISDN services
    • High-speed Internet access
  • xDSL technologies
    • Evolution of xDSL technologies
    • ADSL overview
    • xDSL family
    • IP-based services over ADSL
    • Distance vs. speed limitations
    • xDSL equipment
  • ADSL architecture
  • ADSL framing
  • DSL Access Mux (DSLAM)
  • ADSL physical layer issues

Target Audience

  • Telecommunications managers and personnel responsible for or working with digital networks
  • Managers looking to complement their skill-set by gaining a good understanding of digital networks

Methodology

A combination of engaging activities and dynamic presentations to stimulate and maximize participants' learning.

Methodology

Location

A selection of Neotelis' training courses is held in various cities around the world. Please contact us at training@neotelis.com for the complete Yearly Training Calendar.

Locations




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