Sync And Timing Issues Of Carrying Tdm Traffic Over Packet Networks

Kishan Shenoi, Symmetricom, San Jose, California

Stevenson Hall 1300
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Packet networks are very efficient in delivering information ("bits") between two end points. Delivery of TDM signals requires, in addition to bits, the replication of timing ("bit-time"). The talk introduces the notion of transporting bit-time and explains the four primary methods being considered in the various Standards Bodies. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are explained.