A guide to data communications: B-ISDN and how it works

1 August 1991

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Spectrum

Vol. 28 (8) , 39-42
https://doi.org/10.1109/6.83489

Abstract

The capabilities of the emerging broadband integrated services digital network (B-ISDN) are examined. Fundamental differences between broadband and narrowband ISDN are identified. The basics of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), the switching technique used by BISDN networks, are discussed. Channel identification, generic flow control, using ATM, and connectionless service are considered. The first services expected to make use of ATM are briefly described.

Keywords

DATA COMMUNICATION
B-ISDN
SYNCHRONOUS DIGITAL HIERARCHY
TELEPHONY
ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE
DATA ENGINEERING
DESIGN ENGINEERING
ISDN
GRAPHICS
PACKET SWITCHING

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