Engineering Networks for Synchronization, CCS 7, and ISDN

In view of the extensive development of CCS 7 and fast-paced growth of ISDN in telecommunication networks throughout the world, this valuable resource serves as a timely reference and guide. Practical and up-to-date, Engineering Networks for Synchronization, CCS 7, and ISDN provides in-depth instruction on three important and closely related elements of the modern digital network: network synchronization, CCITT Common Channel Signaling System No. 7 (CCS 7), and Narrowband ISDN. Series Editor's Note.

Foreword.

Preface.

Introduction.

Digital Network Synchronization: Basic Concepts.

Planning, Testing, and Monitoring Network Synchronization.

CCS 7: General Description.

Introduction to ISDN.

Functions of the CCS 7 Signaling Link Level.

Signaling Network Functions in CCS 7.

ISDN: Services and Protocols.

CCS 7 ISDN User Part.

CCS 7 Planning and Implementation.

Testing in CCS 7.

Packet and Frame Mode Services in the ISDN.

Planning and Implementation the ISDN.

Testing in the ISDN.

Timing in SONET and SDH.

Appendix 1: Ordering Information.

Appendix 2: List of ISUP Messages.

Index.

About the Author. About the Author P. K. Bhatnagar is director of the Centre for Development of Telematics (CDOT) in New Delhi, India. He has 25 years of experience in diverse areas of telecommunications including research and development, teaching, testing, validation, network planning, and network operations. He has also served as International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) consultant on several occasions. In his current assignment, he is responsible for the development of rural and urban digital switching systems and implementation of new features and services such as intelligent network services, ISDN, V 5.1/V 5.2 interfaces, and ATM. Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications Engineering Networks for Synchronization, CCS 7, and ISDN Standards, Protocols, Planning, and Testing Practical and up to date, Engineering Networks for Synchronization, CCS 7, and ISDN focuses on three key elements of modern telecommunication networks: network synchronization, CCITT common channel signaling system no. 7 (CCS 7), and narrowband ISDN. ISDN cannot exist without CCS 7, and CCS 7 cannot exist without network synchronization. Until now, information on these three closely linked areas was scattered among sources, but this book provides a valuable one-stop guide to all these subjects. Key features of immediate relevance include:

• Coherent coverage of basic concepts
• In-depth treatment of CCS 7 and ISDN protocols
• Detailed practical guidelines on engineering and planning telecommunication networks for synchronization, CCS 7, and ISDN
• Comprehensive discussion on testing and validation
• Extensive coverage of international, North American, and European standards
• Timing in SONET and SDH

In view of the extensive deployment of CCS 7 and the fast-paced growth of ISDN in telecommunication networks throughout the world, this valuable resource serves as a timely reference and guide for practicing engineers, network operators, service providers, administrators, and consultants. For educators and students, it provides an exposure to practical aspects of modern telecommunication networks. About the Series The IEEE Telecommunications Handbook Series consists of handy references to the practical information used by technical specialists within the telecommunications industry. These books have been specifically designed to provide technical practitioners in the three basic fields of the telecommunications industry—inside plant, outside plant, and administration and regulatory—with practical day-to-day engineering and technical information on telecommunications systems.