CEA 223

ENGINEERING UTILITIES 1
MODULE 7:
BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS
FUNDAMENTALS OF
TELECOMMUNICATION
Telecommunication
- it is the transmission, emission,
or reception of signs, signals,
writing, images, sounds, or
information of any nature by TRANSMISSION MEDIA
wire, radio, optical, or other
Electromagnetic systems. Cable

Telecommunication system - it is the most common medium

- uses electricity, light (visible and
infrared), or radio waves to
transmit signals that carry voice
and data transmissions.
Telecommunications systems
maybe analog or digital.
TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS
Telecommunications network
- it is a collection of
communication equipment and
devices that are interconnected
so they can communicate in
order to share data, hardware,
and software or perform an
electronic function. The network
includes a series of connecting
points called nodes (e.g., a
telecommunication terminal
such as a telephone receiver or
computer) that are
interconnected with cables
(wiring). Networks can also
interconnect with other networks
and contain Subnetworks.
Network Topology
- it describes the configuration of
a network, including its nodes,
connecting cables and
equipment. It describes the
manner in which the cable is run
to individual workstations on the
network.
through which voice and data
usually move from one network
device to another.
Coaxial cable or coax
- is a type of electrical cable
consisting of an inner conductor
surrounded by a concentric
conducting shield, with the two
separated by a dielectric
(insulating material); many
coaxial cables also have a
protective outer sheath or jacket.
Optical fibers
- are long, thin strands of very
pure silicon glass or plastic
about the diameter of a human
hair.
Wireless
- ais a term used to describe
telecommunications in which
electromagnetic waves (instead of
some form of wire) carry the
signal.
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TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Telecommunication cabling
- it is the medium through which
voice and data move from one
telecommunication device to
another.
Pathway
- it is a passageway, and thus a
path, for cable to travel when
interconnecting devices,
components, and equipment in a
telecommunication system.
Backbone
- it is a generic term used to
describe a main pathway or
cabling media that interconnects
a number of telecommunication
devices.
Structured Cabling Systems
Structured cabling system
- it is the cabling, devices, and
equipment that integrate the
voice, data, video, and electronic
management systems of a (e.g.,
security safety access, building
alarms, energy control on).
systems, and Design
management and so and
installation of structured cabling
to systems national adheres and
international standards.
SUBSYSTEMS OF STRUCTURED
CABLING SYSTEMS
Interbuilding backbone
- it is the cabling and pathways
outside of the building.
Interbuilding backbone caries
telecommunication services to
the building.
Building entrance facility
- it is an entrance to the building
for both public and private
network service cables. It
includes the cables, connecting
hardware, protection devices,
and other equipment needed to
connect the interbuilding
backbone cabling to the
backbone cabling in the building.
Telecommunications equipment
room
- it is a centralized space for
housing main
telecommunications equipment.
Telecommunications closet
- it is a dedicated room on each
floor in a building that houses
intermediate voice and data
telecommunications equipment
and related cable connections.
Backbone pathway
- it connects the entrance
facilities/equipment room to the
telecommunications closets for
cabling that interconnects
equipment and devices in these
spaces.
Horizontal pathways
- it connect the backbone cabling
entering the telecommunications
closet with the terminal
equipment in the work area (e.g.,
computers, data terminals,
telephones, and so on).
Work area
- it is the space containing
workstation (terminal) equipment
and components.
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Advanced home wiring system allows
a homeowner to integrate the control
and management of the following
subsystems:

 Communication subsystem (e.g.,

intercom, phone, message
recording, fax and e-mail)
 Entertainment subsystem (e.g.,
whole-house stereo, VCR, cable,
digital and satellite television, and
home theater system)
 Home office subsystem (e.g.,
computers, printers and scanners)
 Environmental control/energy
management subsystem (e.g.,
control of HVAC equipment, water
heater, lighting and other
appliances)
 Security/property protection
subsystem (e.g., video surveillance
with closed circuit TV, control
entry gates and garage doors,
control lawn irrigation