Course detail

Services of Communication Systems

FEKT-MPC-SKSAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course deals with services provided by modern telecommunications systems. Students will gain the necessary knowledge of technologies that are still used, although not as a priority, ie with ISDN services and Asynchronous ATM mode. However, emphasis is placed on contemporary technologies such as xDSL (ADSL, SDSL, HDSL, VDSL) and on the SS7 signaling system connected to modern transmission, the TMN Telecommunications Control Network and the quality of QoS service. The content also includes Internet Protocol version 6, IPv4 connectivity, OSI reference model versus TCP / IP network architecture. Other parts are devoted to passive optical networks PON, the use of integer programming in current networks and WDM multiplex. 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Vladislav Škorpil, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate of the course is able to:
- analyze the services provided by modern communication networks,
- theoretically analyze technologies related to xDSL services,
- justify the current state of use of ISDN,
- summarize ISDN features,
- compare ATM and other high-speed transmission options,
- assess the creation of ATM cells in relation to services,
- design signaling using SS7,
- categorize the quality of QoS services,
- describe the possibilities of the TMN Telecommunication Control Network,
- analyze the topology of Passive Optical Networks PON and the method of communication in them,
- assess the activation process of the terminal unit in the GPON network,
- use integer programming in current networks,
- analyze IP transmission of Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks,
- compare IPv6 in relation to IPv4 and the OSI reference model versus TCP / IP network architecture.

Prerequisites

A student who enrolls in a course should be able to:
- explain the basic concepts of converged communication networks,
- define the properties of Ethernet networks,
- name the laws of IPv4,
- express the characteristics of multimedia services,

In general, bachelor's degree knowledge is required.
Work in the laboratory is conditioned by a valid qualification of "employee knowledgeable for independent activity" according to Vyhl. 50/1978 Coll., Which students must obtain before the start of teaching. Information on this qualification is given in the Dean's Directive Familiarization of students with safety regulations. 

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include lectures and laboratory exercises. It includes a project and presentation of results in power point. The course uses e-learning (Moodle). 

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

0-15 points for activity in laboratories.
0-15 points for the elaboration of a PowerPoint study on a selected topic from PON,
0-70 points for a written exam with the support of e-learning, a compulsory part for passing the course, optionally an oral exam with written preparation.
The exam is focused on verifying the orientation in the issues of communication network services with a focus on the quality of service and the issues of passive optical networks PON.

Course curriculum

1. Services provided by modern communication systems - general analysis.
2. Integrated digital network services - ISDN. Basic and primary approach, reference model of ISDN subscriber connection, frame structure on S and U interfaces, power supply of terminals.
3. Asynchronous mode of transport - ATM. ATM principle, service classes, ATM cell and layer model. Synchronization, virtual path and virtual channel, service classes, ATM network elements.
4. Technologies related to xDSL services (ADSL, SDSL, HDSL, VDSL) including theoretical analysis, connection, reference model, modulation, interference in ADSL, crosstalk.
5. SS7 signaling system. SS7 features, signaling network, SS7 construction, MTP message transmission part, user parts, dynamic routing in the network, SS7 management.
6. Internet protocol version 6, connection to IPv4, OSI reference model versus TCP / IP network architecture.
7. Quality of QoS services. Telecommunication Management Network - TMN.
8. Telecommunication services from the point of view of economics
9. Passive optical networks network topology and method of communication.
10. Development of passive optical networks and their differences from the point of view of physical and transmission layer.
11. Activation process of the end unit in the GPON network.
12. Use of integer programming in current networks, network as a graph, load distribution from the point of view of transmission price.
13. IP transmission Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), CWDM, DWDM, TDM versus WDM, Routing and Wavelength Assignment (RWA).

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with an extended orientation in the services of communication systems with a focus on the quality of QoS service and to focus on the development of passive optical networks. 

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at laboratories is compulsory, justified absence can be made up after prior arrangement with the instructor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ŠKORPIL, V., VYCHODIL, P., KAPOUN, V. Efektivní využití přenosu informací pro integrovanou výuku VUT a VŠB-TUO, Brno 2015 (CS)
ŠKORPIL,V.: Služby telekomunikačních sítí. VUT, Brno 2014. (CS)

Recommended reading

BLACK, V.: Voice over IP. Prentice Hall, London 2002. (EN)
FARLAND, S., SAMBI, M., SHARMA, N., HOODA, S. IPv6, kompl. průvodce nasaz. v podnik. sítích. Computer Press, Brno 2011. ISBN 978-8025136843. (CS)
FARMER, J., LANE, B., BOURG, K., WANG, W. FTTx Networks, Technology Implementation and Operation. Morgan Kaufmann Elsevier, 2016. ISBN 978-0-12-420137-8. (CS)
KLČOVÁ, H., SODOMKA, P. Informační systémy v podnikové praxi, 2. vydání. Computer Press, Brno 2011. ISBN 978-8025128787. (CS)
ODOM,W., HEALY,R., MEHTA,N. Směrování a přepínání sítí. CPress, Brno 2009. (CS)

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-IBE Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme MPC-TIT Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Tomáš Horváth, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Vladislav Škorpil, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Services provided by current telecommunication networks.
2. Technology connecting with services xDSL (ADSL, SDSL, HDSL, VDSL) including theoretical analysis.
3. Services ISDN. Basic at Primary Access, reference model of subscriber connection ISDN, frame structure at interface S0, terminal power supply.
4. Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM. ATM principle, services classes, ATM cells, layer model.
5. Signalling system SS7. SS7 features, signalling network, SS7 building, Massage Transfer Part MTP, user parts, dynamic network routing, management SS7.
6. Internet protocol version 6, IPv4 relationship. Quality of service QoS.
7. MPLS - Multi Protocol Label Switching- networks used at backbone networks, reasons for MPLS creating with quality of service respect.
8. MPLS network structure, routing principle at MPLS. IP and ATM, communication principles.
9. Basic principles of active network elements functions - router, switch and their services in the network.
10. Layer 3 switching, peer-to-peer multilayer mapping, integration ATM/IP, -non-connection oriented service, classical IP over ATM (CLIP) and next developing.
11. LAN Emulation, private network - to - network interface (PNNI).
12. Artificial intelligence for priority controlling at network networks.
13. Data transmission and with it related services over energetic network and cable TV.

Laboratory exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Tomáš Horváth, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Vladislav Škorpil, CSc.

Syllabus

1 Packets absorption by analyzer
2. Videoconference in LAN and over MBONE
3. ARP protocol
4. WLAN broadband router configuration at 2,4 GHz
5. VoIP setting

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course