Implementation of an SDH simulator using SDR
Date
2006-03
Authors
Brandt, A. D.
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
A Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) point-to-point bi-directional link was implemented at a base Synchronous
Transfer Mode level 1 (STM 1) signal rate. The full STM-1 multiplexer was implemented and the functional code
developed to Virtual Container level 4 (VC4) level. The implementation was realized using a Software Defined Radio
(SDR) architecture that managed and linked the SDH atomic units into a STM-1 SDH multiplexing structure. These
atomic units have been well defined in recommendation G.707 [1].
The functional description of each unit was based on the G.783 [8] recommendation which specifies a library of basic
building blocks and set of rules by which these atomic functions should be combined into various functional layers.
These layers interconnect to ultimately form a bi-directional path in the SDH network.
A SDH Management Sub network (SMS) was implemented using a graphical user interface to perform a monitoring
function for the bi-directional link.
Description
Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Theses -- Electrical and electronic engineering, Dissertations -- Electrical and electronic engineering