Synchronization and Timing in Telecommunications - Paperback

by Kishan Shenoi (Author)

This book covers the various issues related to synchronization and timing in telecommunications networks with emphasis on fundamental principles. A tutorial on the theory of clocks and clock noise analysis and the principles underlying noise transfer in phase- and frequency-locked loops is provided. Timing plays an important role in traditional TDM networks so the notion of clock strata and the role of various applicable standards are explained. The majority of the book addresses the relevance of synchronization in packet networks for providing real-time services. Synchronization in packet networks is a relatively new topic of study this book provides the most current view of the subject, providing material that is not readily available in the open literature. One entire chapter is dedicated to applying synchronization and timing concepts for studying the performance of packet networks for providing services at levels of quality end-users have become accustomed to.

Author Biography

Kishan Shenoi received his bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from IIT-Delhi, Columbia University, and Stanford University, respectively, in 1972, 1973, and 1977. Dr. Shenoi has been involved with applying digital signal processing techniques in telecommunications for over 30 years with emphasis on synchronization and timing since 1992. As Principal Consultant of Shenoi Consulting, he is an active contributor to Standards bodies (ITU-T, ATIS) and co-chair of the technical committee for the NIST-ATIS-IEEE Workshop on Synchronization in Telecommunications Systems (WSTS). He is named on 39 patents and has several publications including 'Digital Signal Processing in Telecommunications' (1995). He taught DSP and Communication Theory in the UC Berkeley Extension program for over 15 years and served as ProfSync and Dean of SyncUniversity.org. His favorite recreational pastimes are jogging with his dog, Killer Sudoku, and bridge.