"ISDN Explained offers something to readers of all levels of understanding and is equally at home as a reference book or an introductory text"
Alan Knight, BT Engineering (reviewing 2nd Edition)

This brand new edition of a successful text has been completely updated and revised to provide an overview of the principles and applications of ISDN operation. The book includes further information on the Broadband signalling aspects as well as a clear, practical explanation of Signalling Access Protocols. Appealing to all communications professionals the author has included illustrations and text which update the reader with the latest developments in technology standards and applications.

• Features useful end of chapter questions with solutions included at the end of the text
• Includes a listing of ISDN terms in French, German and Spanish
• Also available is a CD ROM containing illustrations indispensable for producing OHPs for lectures, as well as question and answer sections for students

Contents:

• Network Evolution
• Pulse Code Modulation
• The Integrated Digital Network
• Local Network Digital Transmission
• The Basic Rate ISDN Customer's Interface
• Primary Rate ISDN Access
• Frame Mode Services ISDN Customer Premises Equipment and Applications
• Broadband ISDN
• SDL Appendix A - SDL
• Appendix B - Answers to Questions
• Appendix C - More Details of the ISDN Signalling Access Protocols
• ISDN Vocabulary