Understanding Digital Subscriber Line Technology

TLDR: In this article, the authors present an overview of a generic DSL architecture, including three-port networks for DSLs, as well as several configurations to support ATM transmission convergence in an ADSL environment.

Abstract: 1. DSL Fundamentals. Alternatives to DSLs: Fiber, Wireless, and Coax. Worldwide Extent. Voice-Band Modems and DSLs. Transmission Modes. DSL Terminology. Rate Versus Reach. Crosstalk. Enabling and Disabling Forces. Applications. Evolution of Digital Transmission. 2. Types of DSLs. DSL Design Margin. DSL Precursors. Basic Rate ISDN. HDSL. ADSL. VDSL. 3. Twisted-Pair Transmission. Twisted-Wire-Pair Origins. Telephone Network and Loop Plant Characteristics. Line Powering. Sealing Current. Transmission Line Characterization. Noises. Spectral Compatibility. More Two-Port Networks. Three-Port Networks for DSLs. References. 4. Comparison with Other Media. Fiber-to-the-Home. Coax and Hybrid Fiber Coax. Wireless Alternatives. Satellite Services. References. 5. Transmission Duplexing Methods. Four-Wire Duplexing. Echo Cancellation. Time-Division Duplexing. Frequency-Division Multiplexing. References. 6. Basic Digital Transmission Methods. Basic Modulation and Demodulation. Baseband Codes. Passband Codes. References. 7. Loop Impairments, Solutions, and DMT. Intersymbol Interference. Multichannel Line Codes. Trellis Coding. Error Control. References. 8. Initialization, Timing and Performance. Initialization Methods. Adaptation of Receiver and Transmitter. Measurement of Performance. Timing Recovery Methods. References. 9. Operations, Administration Maintenance, and Provisioning. OAM&P Features. Loop Qualification. 10. DSL in the Context of the ISO Reference Model. The ISO Model. Theory and Reality. The Internet Protocol Suite. ATM in the Seven-Layer Model. 11. ADSL: The Bit Pump. ADSL System Reference Model. ATU-C Reference Model. ATU-R Reference Model. Specific Configurations to Support ATM. Framing. Operations and Maintenance. Initialization. Reference. 12. ATM Transmission Convergence on ADSL. Functions of ATM Transmission Convergence. Transmission Convergence in an ADSL Environment. Reference. 13. Frame-Based Protocols over ADSL. PPP over a Frame-Based ADSL. FUNI over ADSL. Reference. 14. ADSL in the Context of End-to-End Systems. An Overview of a Generic DSL Architecture. Potential ADSL Services and the Service Requirements. Specific Architectures for Deploying ADSL in Different Business Models. Several ADSL Architectures. References. 15. Network Architecture and Regulation. Private Line. Circuit Switched. Packet Switched. ATM. Remote Terminal. Competitive Data Access Alternatives. Regulation. 16. Standards. ITU. Committee T1. ETSI. ADSL Forum. ATM Forum. DAVIC. IETF. EIA/TIA. IEEE. The Value of Standards and Participation in Their Development. Standards Process. Appendix A: Glossary. Appendix B: Selected Standards and Specifications. Appendix C: Selected T1E1.4 Contributions and ADSL Forum Technical Reports (found on website). Index.