ADSL principles course:

This e-learning course is intended for technical staff involved in the planning, provisioning, and maintenance of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) broadband connections.

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of analogue and digital transmission.
It is suggested that the PTT e-learning course SRB: "Transmission fundamentals" is completed before attempting this course.

Course Aim:

To describe the characteristics and structure of access networks based on the use of copper wires and explain the principles of the technologies that provide access to broadband services over those wires.

Course objectives :

At the end of this course, the trainee will be able to:

Describe the structure and the role of the functional components of a conventional copper-based access network

Describe the cause and effects of the various impairments on the last mile that limit the performance of DSL service.

Explain the principles, role and characteristics of the various modulation techniques used in DSL systems.

Explain the principles, role and characteristics of the various error correction systems used in DSL systems.

Explain the basic principles and operation of an ADSL system and describe the functions of its components.

Describe and compare the functions, characteristics and performance of various types of DSL system including ADSL2+ and VDSL2


Number of modules: 6
Approximate study time: 7 hours