Access Networks: Technology and V5 Interfacing (Communications Engineering Library) - Hardcover

Gillespie, Alex

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 089006928X ISBN 13: 9780890069288

Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

Presents a view of current interfacing technology, specifically V5, the global interface standard. The text examines both the fundamentals and advanced aspects of network access technology, and the implication for the future of access networks, up to soliton transmission and quantum cryptology. The book is divided into two sections: technological issues and interface issues. Separate chapters on advanced copper, optical fibre, advanced optical and radio access technologies, the powering of access networks, ATM in the access network and the supported services are included.

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About the Author

Alex Gillespie has a masters degree from Cambridge University, a doctorate from Durham University, and a first class honors degree from St. Andrews, Scotland. Since 1988 he has been at BT Laboratories at Martlesham Heath and in this time he has been editor of several telecommunications standards. He is chairman of the ETSI SPS3 Working Party on Management and a member of the ECTM group established at the request of the European Commission to coordinate telecommunication management standards in Europe. His e-mail address is gillesat@btlip23.bt.co.uk.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 089006928X
• ISBN 13: 9780890069288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336