xDSL Tutorial

xDSL TutorialBy Brandon ProvoltEngineering InternMarketing and Product Development GroupSchott CorporationVersion 0.53 (beta)August 2000Contents1 General Information1.1 Introduction1.2 What is DSL and why do people use it?1.3 Why so many types and what’s the difference?2 Types of DSL2.1 HDSL2.2 ADSL2.3 G. Lite (DSL-Lite)2.4 G.SHDSL / HDSL22.5 RADSL and VDSL3 Conclusion3.1 DSL Quick Comparison Chart3.2 A note on units for measuring data.3.3 Glossary and Acronym list3.4 References and Links21 -- General Information1.1) IntroductionWith the rapid growth of xDSL technology many people feel confused by what exactly“xDSL technology” means. Adding to the confusion, there are a swarm of acronyms andjargon. The intend of this paper is to alleviate some of the uncertainty by explaining whatthe terms mean and to give resources on where to find more information. Technicalinformation and the applicable standards have been included where appropriate.This paper is divided into three basic sections. The first contains general informationabout DSL, which includes some broad definitions and explanations of general concepts ofDSL. The second section addresses various types of DSL individually, highlighting themajor features that set a particular type apart from the rest. At the end of this paper is aquick reference guide which contains a list of common acronyms and internet links whichare associated with xDSL topics.1.2) What is DSL and why do people ...