Broadband Communications [Paperback]

Balaji Kumar (Author)

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ISBN-10: 007038293X | ISBN-13: 978-0070382930 | Publication Date: May 1, 1998

Broadband communications standards, services, architectures, markets, and cutting-edge innovations--everything there is to know about the subject in this definitive resource.

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The complete reference to the exploding area of broadband communications.

Broadband communications standards ... services ... architectures ... markets ... cutting-edge innovations. You'll discover everything there is to know about the subject in this definitive resource. Widely praised for completeness and clarity, it has now been expanded to keep you ahead of the curve on the latest developments and revolutionary technologies: access technologies, such as ADSL, HDSL, and X-DLS, Cable Modems, LMDS, MMDS, and Gigabit Ethernet - the missing pieces of end-to-end broadband communication, now included in this edition.

• Access architecture, including the various public access network options such as FTTC, HFC, DBS, and wireless that take advantage of the new access technologies
• Broadband Intelligent Network (IN), including potential ATM-based broadband IN architecture and its migration options to support broadband services
• Current and future ATM issues, addressing trends that affect LANs and WANs, as well as the next-generation photonic architectures such as photonic switching and WDM
• Implication of the Internet and its role in enabling broadband are covered.

You'll also find in-depth information on all available broadband communications - FDDI, DQDB, frame relay, SMDS, ATM, SONET, access technologies, and the BISDN architecture protocol layers - and data that helps you compare the strengths and weaknesses of each in real-world usage.

About the Author

Balaji Kumar is Senior Manager for Local Network Strategy and Architecture at MCI. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences such as SUPERCOM and Interop, and has written many papers for industry publications and chaired technical sessions at conferences. Kumar's previous management and staff positions with Andersen Consulting and Bell Northern Research, Inc., have provided him with more than 15 years of experience in the broadband communications area. A graduate of the University of Dallas (MBA) and the University of Missouri (Master of Science, Computer Science), and a professional badminton player, he is currently based in Richardson, Texas. He is also a member of IEEE and AMA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 668 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007038293X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070382930
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,692,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further, November 18, 1999

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David T. Johnson (Los Gatos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broadband Communications (Paperback)

I spent the likes of three days trying to find a book that had a realistic application towards ATM and SONET/SDH technology. Practically by mistake I got lucky and found this one, (via the local bookstore). Not to say that others don't share the same depth, it's just that this one has a format that flows very nicely and is very well organized in thought and technolgy. It also seems to have the best collection of graphics, especially for understanding the bigger picture of device connectivity. It also provides a great history as to how the industry and need for this technology evolved, making it an ideal book for sales and marketing personnel. However, the author describes it as a post-graduate level book. So it is very specific, but its very easy to understand and flows in a logical manner. I can't imagine you would be disappointed. Feel free to write me if you have specific questions about this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars coverage of different communications technologies, September 30, 2000

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Jeremy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broadband Communications (Paperback)

This book comes as a handy reference when you need to look up stuff quickly. For instance if you want to check out K1 K2 bytes in a SONET frame and what they do, you can easily find it in this book. In a similar way it covers a broad range of topics, such as ATM, Frame Relay, SONET/SDH, digital hierarchy, xDSL etc.

Its not a definative guide since it does not cover any theoretical aspects of the technologies but still a good everyday reference with tons of pages.