Deanship of Educational Services

Broadband Communication Access:
Technologies and Applications

College of Applied Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Following topics will be covered:  1. General Overview: i) Broadband Networking  ii) Need for Broadband Services iii) Broadband Network Architecture iv) Access Bottleneck  2. Comparison of Major Broadband Access Technologies: i) Local loop Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) systems  ii) Broadband wireless access systems  3. Detailed Coverage of DSL Systems: i) Discrete Multi-Tone (DMT) Modulation  ii) Asymmetrical DSL (ADSL)  iii) Very high speed DSL (VDSL)  4. Detailed Coverage of Broadband Wireless Access Systems: i) Multi-channel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS)  ii) Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS)   5. Broadband Applications and Services: i) Internet Telephony (voice over DSL, etc)  ii) Virtual Private Networks (VPN)  iii) Videoconferencing and streaming

This course will be useful for telecommunication engineers and professionals involved in the planning, design and operation of broadband telecommunication networks providing high-speed voice & data access services to both residential and business users.

Changes may take place on scheduling of short courses without any prior notice. To be sure, please contact at:

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