Book description
Many argue that telecommunications network infrastructure is the most impressive and important technology ever developed. Analyzing the telecom market’s constantly evolving trends, research directions, infrastructure, and vital needs, Telecommunication Networks responds with revolutionized engineering strategies to optimize network construction.
Omnipresent in society, telecom networks integrate a wide range of technologies. These include quantum field theory for the study of optical amplifiers, software architectures for network control, abstract algebra required to design error correction codes, and network, thermal, and mechanical modeling for equipment platform design.
Illustrating how and why network developers make technical decisions, this book takes a practical engineering approach to systematically assess the network as a whole—from transmission to switching. Emphasizing a uniform bibliography and description of standards, it explores existing technical developments and the potential for projected alternative architectural paths, based on current market indicators.
The author characterizes new device and equipment advances not just as quality improvements, but as specific responses to particular technical market necessities. Analyzing design problems to identify potential links and commonalities between different parts of the system, the book addresses interdependence of these elements and their individual influence on network evolution. It also considers power consumption and real estate, which sometimes outweigh engineering performance data in determining a product’s success.
To clarify the potential and limitations of each presented technology and system analysis, the book includes quantitative data inspired by real products and prototypes. Whenever possible, it applies mathematical modeling to present measured data, enabling the reader to apply demonstrated concepts in real-world situations. Covering everything from high-level architectural elements to more basic component physics, its focus is to solve a problem from different perspectives, and bridge descriptions of well-consolidated solutions with newer research trends.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half title
- Title
- Copy
- Preface
- Author
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Drivers for Telecommunication Network Evolution
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3 Networks Fundamentals and Present Architectures
- 3.1 Network Infrastructure Architecture
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3.2 Network Functional Architecture
- 3.2.1 Core Network Vertical Architecture
- 3.2.2 Network Layering
- 3.2.3 Internet
- 3.2.4 Carrier Class Ethernet
- 3.2.5 Multi-Protocol Label Switching
- 3.2.6 Synchronous Optical Network (SDH/SONET)
- 3.2.7 Optical Transport Network (OTN)
- 3.2.8 Telecommunication Management Network
- 3.2.9 Central Management in IP Networks
- 3.3 Network Convergence over IP
- 3.4 Comparison among Different Core Architectures
- References
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4 Technology for Telecommunications: Optical Fibers, Amplifiers, and Passive Devices
- 4.1 Introduction
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4.2 Optical Fibers for Transmission
- 4.2.1 Single-Mode Transmission Fibers
- 4.2.2 Fiber Losses
- 4.2.3 linear Propagation in an Optical Fiber
- 4.2.4 Fiber Chromatic Dispersion
- 4.2.5 Polarization Mode Dispersion
- 4.2.6 Nonlinear Propagation in Optical Fibers
- 4.2.7 Kerr Effect
- 4.2.8 Raman Scattering
- 4.2.9 Brillouin Scattering
- 4.2.10 ITU-T Fiber Standards
- 4.2.11 Polarization Maintaining and Other Special Telecom Fibers
- 4.2.12 Fiber Cables
- 4.3 Optical Fiber Amplifiers
- 4.4 Optical Filters
- References
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5 Technology for Telecommunications: Integrated Optics and Microelectronics
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Semiconductor Lasers
- 5.3 Semiconductor Amplifiers
- 5.4 PIN and APD Photodiodes
- 5.5 Optical Modulation Devices
- 5.6 Optical Switches
- 5.7 Electronic Components
- 5.8 Electronics for Transmission and Routing
- 5.9 Interface Modules and Transceivers
- Reference
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6 Transmission Systems Architectures and Performances
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Intensity Modulation and Direct Detection Transmission
- 6.3 Intensity Modulation and Direct Detection Systems Using Optical Amplifiers
- 6.4 Alternative Modulation Formats
- 6.5 Hardware Architecture of Optical Transmission Systems
- References
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7 Switching Systems: Architecture and Performances
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Space Division Switch Fabrics
- 7.3 Time Division Switch Fabrics
- 7.4 Wavelength Division Switch Fabrics
- 7.5 Hardware Platforms for Switching Network Elements
- 7.6 On the Performances of Core Switching Machines
- 7.7 Circuit Switching in the Transport Layer
- 7.8 Packet Switching at MPLS and IP Layers: Routers
- 7.9 Packet Switching at Ethernet Layer: Carrier Class Ethernet Switches
- References
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8 Convergent Network Management and Control Plane
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 ASON Architecture
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8.3 GMPLS Architecture
- 8.3.1 GMPLS Data Paths and Generalized Labels Hierarchy
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8.3.2 GMPLS Protocol Suite
- 8.3.2.1 Open Shortest Path First with Traffic Engineering
- 8.3.2.2 IS–IS Routing Protocol
- 8.3.2.3 Brief Comparison between OSPF-TE and IS–IS
- 8.3.2.4 Resource Reservation Protocol with Traffic Engineering Extensions
- 8.3.2.5 Constrained Routing Label Distribution Protocol
- 8.3.2.6 Comparison between RSVP-TE and CR-LDP
- 8.3.2.7 Line Management Protocol
- 8.4 Design and Optimization of ASON/GMPLS Networks
- 8.5 GMPLS Network Design for Survivability
- 8.6 Impact of ASON/GMPLS on Carriers OPEX
- References
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9 Next Generation Transmission Systems Enabling Technologies, Architectures, and Performances
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 100 Gbit/s Transmission Issues
- 9.3 Multilevel Optical Transmission
- 9.4 Alternative and Complementary Transmission Techniques
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9.5 Design Rules for 100 Gbit/s Long Haul Transmission Systems
- 9.5.1 Practical Multilevel Systems: Transmitting 100 Gbit/s on a 40 Gbit/s Line
- 9.5.2 Practical Multilevel Systems: Transmitting 100 Gbit/s on a 10 Gbit/s Line by 4QAM
- 9.5.3 Practical Multilevel Systems: Transmitting 100 Gbit/s on a 10 Gbit/s Line by PolSK
- 9.5.4 Practical Multilevel Systems: Native 100 Gbit/s Ultra-Long Haul Systems
- 9.6 Summary of Experimental 100 Gbit/s Systems Characteristics
- References
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10 Next Generation Networking: Enabling Technologies, Architectures, and Performances
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Optical Digital Network
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10.3 Transparent Optical Transport Network
- 10.3.1 Enabling Technologies for the Transparent Optical Transport Network
- 10.3.2 Transparent Optical Network Elements
- 10.3.3 Transport of Control Plane and Management Plane Messages
- 10.3.4 Design of a Transparent Optical Network: ILP Optimization
- 10.3.5 Cyclic-Based Design Algorithms and Wavelength Converters Placement
- 10.3.6 Translucent Optical Network: Design Methods and Regenerators Placing Problem
- 10.3.7 Summary: The Transparent Optical Network Status
- 10.4 Transparent Optical Packet Network (T-OPN)
- References
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11 The New Access Network Systems and Enabling Technologies
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 TDMA and TDM Overlay Passive Optical Network
- 11.3 WDM Passive Optical Network
- 11.4 WDM-PON versus GPON and XG-PON Performance Comparison
- 11.5 Enabling Technologies for Gbit/s Capacity Access
- References
- Appendix A: SDH/SONET Signaling
- Appendix B: Spanning Tree Protocol
- Appendix C: Inter-Symbol Interference Indexes Summation Rule
- Appendix D: Fiber Optical Amplifiers: Analytical Modeling
- Appendix E: Space Division Switch Fabric Performance Evaluation
- Appendix F: Acronyms
- Index
Product information
- Title: Telecommunication Networks
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2017
- Publisher(s): CRC Press
- ISBN: 9781351833417
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