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What is the main limitation of the performance for this generation?
What is the main limitation of the performance for this generation?
- Reliability issues
- Maximum speed of electronics (correct)
- Fiber availability
- Bandwidth limitations
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of limited performance due to electronics speed?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of limited performance due to electronics speed?
- Switch overload
- Bandwidth constraint
- Electronics bottleneck (correct)
- Fiber saturation
Why are totally new approaches employed to satisfy increasing bandwidth requirements?
Why are totally new approaches employed to satisfy increasing bandwidth requirements?
- To improve reliability
- To avoid fiber limitations
- To reduce maintenance costs
- To exploit vast bandwidth available in fibers (correct)
What is the design approach for third generation networks to avoid the electronics bottleneck?
What is the design approach for third generation networks to avoid the electronics bottleneck?
What can achieve some performance improvements according to the text?
What can achieve some performance improvements according to the text?
Study Notes
Introduction to Optical Networks
- Three generations of networks are categorized based on the physical technology utilized.
- First generation networks rely on copper wire or radio technology, predating optical fiber.
- Second generation networks incorporate optical fibers into traditional network architectures.
SONET/SDH Overview
- SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) and SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) are key standards for optical networks.
- These technologies facilitate high-speed data transmission over optical fibers.
The Optical Layer
- Optical layers dominate modern telecommunications, offering significant benefits over previous generations.
- Key advantages include high bandwidth and reduced error rates.
Client Layers of the Optical Layer
- Client layers encapsulate the services that run over the optical layer, ensuring data integrity and synchronized transmission.
Digital Signal (DS) Structure
- Digital Signal (DS) defines the structure for transmitting digital information, typically encapsulated in SONET/SDH frames.
STS–1 Building Block
- STS-1 (Synchronous Transport Signal level 1) serves as the fundamental building block in SONET.
- Carries data at a rate of 51.84 Mbps, allowing for efficient management of multiple data streams.
TDM vs WDM
- Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) are techniques for optimizing data transmission.
- TDM allocates time slots for data transmission on a single channel; WDM uses multiple wavelengths to transmit data simultaneously over the same fiber.
Advantages of Fiber Optics
- High bandwidth capacity allows for expansive data transport capabilities.
- Low error rates enhance signal quality and reliability.
- Fiber optics are also favored for their durability and maintenance efficiency, contributing to their widespread adoption in modern networking.
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Description
This lecture covers the introduction to SONET/SDH, the optical layer, client layers, digital signals, TDM vs. WDM, and the evolution of network generations. It also discusses networks before and after the emergence of optical fiber technology.
