Lecture#16
Lecture#16
Lecture#16
Spring 2006
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DSL
What is xDSL?
xDSL is a generic abbreviation for a number of DSL
variations/flavors
The different variations of DSL technology have been
implemented to meet the specific needs of any home users,
small and medium size businesses, schools and colleges,
and corporate sectors
What is Asymmetric DSL or ADSL?
Higher downstream rate compared to upstream rate
Applications include web-browsing, video downloads etc.
What is SDSL?
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line
It is symmetrical (an equal amount of bandwidth is available
on the upstream and the downstream)
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DSL
What is RA-DSL?
Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line (R-ADSL)
technology can automatically adjust the speed of the
line by conducting a series of initial tests to
determine the maximum speed possible on a
particular line
In areas where there is a large variance in the length
of the local loop (distance between the service user
and the central office), the gauge of the wire, and
the condition of the line, it becomes difficult to
determine what speeds should be provisioned over
each line
Weather condition further acts to change the
maximum possible throughput on a given line 3
DSL
What is VDSL?
Very High Bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line provides
provision for shorter local loops, perhaps up to 4,000ft with
downstream speeds of up to a 52 Mbps
VDSL comes in two variants, a "symmetrical" and an
"asymmetrical" version
What is IDSL?
ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL) permits data
transmission at speeds of 128 Kbps over a single copper pair
specifying loops up to 18,000 feet
Because IDSL uses the same industry-standard line coding
technique as ISDN, customers with ISDN BRI terminal
adapters can use their current TAs/ routers for connecting to
IDSL lines 4
ISDN can be used for data-only applications
DSL
What is M-SDSL?
Multirate Symmetrical Digital Subscriber Line
M-SDSL can automatically adjust the speed of the
line
It supports eight distinct rates and permits data
transmission speeds between 64 Kbps and 128 Kbps
specifying loops up to 29,000 ft and stepping down
to 15,000 ft at a full 2 Mbps rate
M-SDSL uses Carrierless Amplitude Phase
modulation (CAP) modulation
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DSL
Summary of different variations of DSL
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DSL-Review
Which of the following statements about DSL is
not true?
DSL is a broadband access technology
DSL provides high speed internet connection
It is an “always-on” connection
A DSL connection can eliminate the frustrating
delays associated when waiting to download
information and graphics from the Internet
A DSL line can support only one telephone number
DSL increases the download times
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DSL-Review
What are the two line coding schemes used in the
DSL technology?
CAP DMT
What is DMT?
Discrete Multi Tone modulation
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DSL-Review
A modulation technique and is susceptible to
narrowband interference
CAP
DMT
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An Introduction to Broadband Communication
&
Broadband Access Potential in Pakistan
by
Wahaj-us-Siraj
CEO
Micronet Broadband
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