Synchronisation for Telecommunications Networks

25-26 May 2006

If you would like to make a provisional registration for this course send an email with your full contact details to: the Continuing Education Office

Course Overview

With over 15 years experience in the telecom sector and more than 8 years designing networks and measuring sync quality, Chronos Technology is the leading UK value added solutions provider for the supply of telecommunications Network Synchronisation infrastructure.

Building on the successful seminars and MasterClasses presented over the past 5 years, Chronos, in association with the Universtiy of Surrey, presents this short course for people interested in learning more about the specialist topic of Synchronisation for Telecommunications Networks. The course is delivered regularly both in the UK and abroad.

The course was formulated for manufacturers of telecommunications equipment and licensed carriers and users of digital telecom wireline and wireless traffic. 100's of delegates from dozens of organisations have attended the MasterClass. It is suitable for:

Technical people wishing to broaden their knowledge of telecommunications
Anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of telecommunication network structures
Sales and Bid Preparation staff
Network Planners and Architects
Engineers and Technicians
Operations and Maintenance staff
Technical Support staff
Customer Liaison staff
Network Operations Centre staff
Senior Line Management of staff involved with synchronisation issues

Who should attend?

It is recommended that the attendees have at least a basic understanding of SDH transport technology. Pre-reading prior to the course should be sufficient.

Please note that numbers on this course are limited due to the lecture room size so early booking is advisable.

The Presenters

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Ian Wright

Ian Wright is former Technical Services Manager for Chronos Technology now working for Easynet in Network Development. Ian graduated in 1985 with a BSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey, he joined BICC Research and Engineering working on Voice, Video and Data Comms including an early Line of Site Ethernet Solution before leaving to Join GEC Hirst Research in 1997 working on FDDI, MAN and ATM. In 1990 in joined Fujitsu Telecom R and D Centre as part of the Core Network Group working on SDH, WDM, ATM and NGN. Active in SDH and Synchronisation Standardisation during his time at Fujitsu and chaired the ETSI TM3/1 Synchronisation Experts Group from 1997 - 2001. In 2002 he joined Chronos working primarily in the synchronisation arena including product development of SyncWatch, training including the Sync MasterClass and product related training, Sync consultancy and SyncAudit(tm).

Chris Farrow Technical Services Manager

Chris Farrow , BSc , Technical Services Manager

Chris joined Chronos from Marconi’s UK Technical Assistance Centre in Liverpool in January 2006. Whilst at Marconi, Chris was responsible for the Field Trial, Rollout and Support of Enhanced Synchronisation Products and Services within Marconi’s System X Switching and SDH products. Chris is responsible for all professional services focused on the sync product area including internal and external training, Sync MasterClass, Sync Audit and network planning consultancy, customer demonstrations and the SyncWatch Development. Chris holds an Honours degree in Physics & Electronics from UMIST – University of Manchester, Institute of Science & Technology.

Course Content

Pre Course Question Session
Introduction to Telecom Network Synchronisation
Fundamental Principles of Synchronisation
Time Synchronisation (NTP)
Synchronisation Elements
Synchronisation Quality Metrics
Standards
Synchronisation over SDH & OTN
Sync in ATM & Packet Networks
Synchronisation over PDH and DSL
Core Network Sync & Exercises
Mobile Network Sync
Applications Effected by Sync
Architecture & Planning
Post Course Questions

Provisional Timetable

Day 1

Pre-Course Question Session

Written test to assess level of knowledge
Over 40 questions and acronym definitions

Introduction to Telecom Network Synchronisation

History of Telecoms Synchronisation
Emerging new technologies
Basic misconceptions about sync
Typical sync routes through a network
Impact of poor sync on carrier's services

Fundamental Principles of Synchronisation

Acronyms and Definitions
Jitter and Wander
Slips and Pointer Adjustments
Introduction to mixed technology problems

Time Synchronisation (NTP)

History of Computer Time
NTP Applications
Design & Operation
Security
Developments
Introduction to IEEE 1588-PTP

Synchronisation Elements

Types of oscillator
Introduction to GPS
PRS Clocks
Slave clocks - SSU and SEC
VCO and PLL principles

Synchronisation Quality Metrics

Definitions
Derivation of TIE and sample data
Derivation of MTIE and sample data
Derivation of TDEV and sample data
Real application examples

Standards

ITU-T, ETSI, ANSI and Telcordia Standards
Clock standards
Electrical interface standards
Jitter and Wander standards

Day 2

Synchronisation over SDH & OTN

Review of SDH and SONET technology
Network Elements
Pointers
Sample SDH network MTIE "signatures"
Use of Retimers
Sync of WDM
Review of Optical Transport Networks
Optical Network Signal Structure
OTN Sync Transport Mechanisms
Examination of the transport of SDH clients over the OTN

Synchronisation in ATM & Packet Networks

Review of ATM technology
Network elements
Transport mechanism
Network Synchronous ACR and SRTS
Sample ATM network element MTIE "signatures"
Sync over Packet Networks

Synchronisation over PDH and DSL

PDH issues
ADSL, HDSL and SHDSL issues
Measured results

Core Network Sync & Exercises

Sync Distribution techniques
Transport Mechanism
Sync Design Exercises
Mobile Network Sync
GSM and 3G
Network and Base Station Sync
Mobile Network Architecture and Connectivity

Applications affected by Sync

Voice over IP
Impairments to VoIP cased by poor sync
Fax and MODEM over IP

Architecture & Planning

Inter-Network Architecture
Intra-Network Architecture
Master Slave PRC
Flat PRC
Hybrid PRC
Intra-Node Architecture
Sync Element Interworking
Planning Rules
PRC Level
SSU Level
PRC Autonomy Period
SEC Level
Network Examples

Post Course Questions

Repeat of questions from day 1
Comparison of marks
Review of answers

Registration

Price per person, including lunch, refreshments and printed course notes

£1100 - Standard rate
£995 - Early bird rate for payment received by 25 April 2006

Please note that we do not charge VAT on the above as we are classed as an educational establishment! This makes our courses extremely competitive. Discounts are also given for group bookings of 3 or more delegates on the course from the same company. Please phone +44 (0)1483 686040 for further information.

To reserve a place on the above course please complete this Registration Form

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Accommodation

Unfortunately on-site accommodation is not available on this course. Details of accommodation in the local area can be found on our website

Further Information

For further information and general enquiries, contact the Continuing Education Office

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Updated 25 April 2006