Introduction to ATM Networks and B-ISDN

Introduction to ATM Networks and B-ISDN Koichi Asatani NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation) R&D Headquarters Kanagawa, Japan The development of systems and services based on Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN) is now increasing faster than ever before. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) Technology is highly complex, flexible and evolving rapidly, with new applications in areas as diverse as electronic trading networks and multimedia broadcasting. This fully updated third edition of a highly successful account of the fundamentals of ATM Networks and B-ISDN by leading Japanese experts features:

• A distinct perspective on the impact of the evolution of ATM on B-ISDN.
• An invaluable guide to the latest CCITT standards in an easily readable format.
• In-depth coverage of the latest advances in B-ISDN signalling.
• Analysis of the standards and interconnect protocols of ISDN.

A clear, detailed account of contemporary network technology for students and engineers including details of the principles needed to design and calculate the specifications for B-ISDN switching.