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ATM Principles

Audience

Operational and technical staff

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the course Fast Packet Technologies and some knowledge of wide area etworks

Course Aim

To describe ATM technology and provide the student with a foundation in ATM operations and applications

Learning Objectives

Outline the new application demands. Describe the principles behind ATM. Distinguish between cell-based and packet-based technologies. Describe the structure of the various cell types used in ATM.

Topics Covered

Introduction to ATM - What is ATM? - ATM services - ATM standards Principles of ATM - Optical transmission - Cell-based networks - ATM v STM ATM cells - General structure of ATM cells - Cell types