Telecommunication Networks

Structure of Telecommunications Networks. Transmission Principles. Transmission Systems (Multiplexing -PCM, PDH, SDH- Line systems, Optical fiber systems, Microwave systems, Satellite systems). Switching Principles. Switching Systems. Control. Signaling. Numbering, Routing and charging. Traffic Theory. Private telecommunication Networks. Packet switching. ISDN. Broadband Networks. B-ISDN, ATM, Intelligent Networks. Network Performance and Planning Issues. Telecommunications Networks evolution: MPLS. xDSL technologies and networks. FTTx architectures. Standardization and regulation issues. Introduction to telecommunication technoeconomics.