The advancement of fiber-optic technologies has resolved the fundamental bandwidth problem, thus securing the physical medium for broadband transmission. The development of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy/Synchronous optical Network (SDH/SONET) technology has established the transmission convergence layer over the fiber-optic transmission medium, and the follow-up of ATM technology has enabled the consolidation of service adaptation and network functions on the SDH/SONET foundation. This, in effect, completes the formation of the transport platform for broadband telecommunications. This course provides information on current trends in technology development including SDH/SONET transmission, and network survivability. This course covers state-of-the-art, emerging technologies including broadband subscriber networks. They can be categorized into twisted-pair based technology such as High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL), Asymmetric Digital subscriber Line (ADSL), and Very- high-Speed Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL); cable based technology such as Hybrid Fiber/Coax (HFC); fiber based technology such as Fiber-to-the Office (FTTO), Fiber-to-the-Curb (FTTC), and Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH).

1.0 Introduction to Broadband Telecommunications
1.1 Technologies in Telecommunication Networks
1.2 Evolution of Telecommunication Technologies
1.3 Key Technologies for Broadcast Telecommunications

2.0 Broadband Subscriber Network
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Twisted-Pair Based Subscriber Network
2.3 Hybrid Fiber Coaxial Cable
2.4 Fiber-to-the Curb
2.5 Device Technologies for the Optical Subscriber Network
2.6 Wireless Subscriber Network
2.7 Full-Service Subscriber Network

3.0 Synchronous Digital Transmission
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Frame Structure and Synchronous Multiplexing
3.3 Synchronous Multiplexing Procedures
3.4 Tributary Mapping for Synchronous Multiplexing
3.5 Section and Path Overheads
3.6 Pointers and Pointer Processing
3.7 Structure of Synchronous Multiplexers
3.8 Synchronous Transmission System
3.9 Transport Network for Synchronous Transmission
3.10 Synchronous Network Survivability

Length:
Approximately 45 class hours and 15 lab/workshop hours

Method of Evaluation:
1. A mid-term examination, worth 30% of the final grade
2. A final examination, worth 40% of the final grade
3. Several assignments, worth 30% of the final grade

Teaching Method:
The course is to be offered in a standard lecture format.

Textbooks:
Broadband Telecommunications Technology, Second Edition, 1996
Byeong Gi Lee, Minho Kang, Jonghee Lee
Artech House

Location:
classes will be conducted at the campus of the Institute.

Theory/Skill Objectives:
Upon completion of this subject, the successful student will:

1. Have basic knowledge of the fundamental issues on broadband  telecommunications.

2. Have basic understanding of the following broadband subscriber  networks: Twisted-pair based
    subscriber network - DSL, HDSL, ADSL, and VDSL, hybrid fiber     coaxial cable, fiber-to-the curb,
    and wireless subscriber network.

3. Have basic understanding of synchronous digital transmission including SDH and SONET, frame
    structure and synchronous multiplexing, tributary mapping for synchronous multiplexing , section
    and path overheads, pointers and pointer processing, Structure of synchronous  multiplexers,
    synchronous transmission system, transport network for synchronous transmission, and
    synchronous network survivability.