Test Solutions for Digital Networks: Basic Principles & Measurement Techniques for Pdh, Sdh, Isdn & ATM

New telecommunications methods and the liberalization of the market have meant that network providers, city carriers, and systems manufacturers are faced with new challenges and problems: How does SDH work? How do you line up an SDH cross connect? How is the quality of service determined for ATM? How is it possible to determine guaranteed specifications for a 2 Mbit/s leased line? Is separate test equipment needed? What criteria should be used when selecting test equipment? These and similar questions are answered in this book. It is intended as a source of practical help and advice, and as a reference work on the subject of test solutions for digital networks.