Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ATTA-0001
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
TF0210
Organization:
AT&T Network Operations and Engineering Training
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
24 hours (3 days)
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Digital Communications Network Concepts
Description

Objective:

To provide a basic understanding of the concepts associated with the use of digital in the network including modulation techniques, network sync, digital copper facilities, and digital switching systems and their applications.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Distinguish among three difference number systems
  • Identify the functions, components, capacities, and applications of: DACS and DSX cross-connect equipment, four transmission facility types, and 4ESS and 5ESS
  • Recognize the four zero substitution codes and the basic principles of digital switching theory
  • Describe the Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) process-Extended Superframes (ESF) framing and D4 framing
  • Explain how Common Channel Signaling (CCS) works, but-robbed signaling, how DS-3 multiplexing works with pulse-stuffing and B3ZS/HDB3, and how Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) operates
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies