EDN

The Broadband Loop Carrier Battle

As the telecom infrastructure evolves from circuit-switched to packet-switched architectures, the Class 5 switch, narrowband digital-loop carrier, and xDSL remote terminal will give way to the ...
EDN

Testing the subscriber loop in broadband-telephony applications

Broadband providers are now bundling and delivering communication services to homes and businesses. Cable companies, along with providing their traditional television service, are now providing ...
Electronic Design

Design Kit and PortNote® Solution Enabling Effective SLIC Protection

Bourns, Inc. has announced a specific new 4 kV ITU-T Subscriber Line Interface Circuit (SLIC) Protection Design Kit and PortNote® Solution. Bourns, Inc. has announced a specific new 4 kV ITU-T ...