Code No: 74268/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCHING
(Electronics & Communications)

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Explain the principle of operation of a cross bar switch.
b) Compare blocking and non-blocking cross bar switches.

2.a) Compare three modes of model of dual processor architecture with

their merits and demerits.
b) Derive the expression for unavailability of single processor and
dual processor systems.

3. What is Hybrid? Explain the operation of Echo suppressor with

the help of neat sketch.

4.a) Describe the architecture of SS7.

b) Briefly explain the following terms
(i) Grade of Service (ii) Blocking Probability

5. Describe the operation of UART transmitter and receiver with the

help of block diagram.

6. What is the need for layered architecture? Explain the function of

each layer in OSI-ISO reference model.

7.a) Describe functional groupings and reference points of ISDN.

b) Explain BISDN reference model.

8.a) Describe SONET frame format and layers.

b) Briefly explain about DOCSIS.

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