Title :
A guide to data communications: B-ISDN and how it works
Author :
Delisle, Dominique ; Pelamougues, L.
Author_Institution :
CNET, Paris, France
Abstract :
The capabilities of the emerging broadband integrated services digital network (B-ISDN) are examined. Fundamental differences between broadband and narrowband ISDN are identified. The basics of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), the switching technique used by BISDN networks, are discussed. Channel identification, generic flow control, using ATM, and connectionless service are considered. The first services expected to make use of ATM are briefly described.<>
Keywords :
ISDN; broadband networks; data communication systems; time division multiplexing; ATM; B-ISDN; BISDN; asynchronous transfer mode; broadband integrated services digital network; connectionless service; data communications; generic flow control; narrowband ISDN; switching technique; Asynchronous transfer mode; B-ISDN; Data communication; Data engineering; Design engineering; Graphics; ISDN; Packet switching; Synchronous digital hierarchy; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
