Video processing technology has continued to evolve decades to finally give birth to MPEG-2, a general-purpose video processing standard. The digital version of High definition TV (DHTV) has also been standardized. This means the completion of a framework for broadband digital transmission and storage of all types of video information. Progress has been made to convert the distributive CATV network into an interactive broadband communications network, in which television can be turned into broadband terminal equipment. On the computer side, comparable evolution has been made. Multimedia technology has been developed to diversify the functions of computers, and networking capability has been added to turn computer into a network equipment. Internet services and the World Wide Web browser have contributed a great deal to extensive diffusion of personal computers to the business and residential areas. Computers are now ready to communicate and process broadband interactive multimedia data. This course provides information on current trends in technology development including BISDN and ATM technology, and HDTV. This course covers state-of-the-art, emerging technologies including TCP/IP protocol suites and the Internet; wireless and IEEE high-speed and real-time protocol; information superhighways and information infrastructure; and MPEG2.

1.0 BISDN and ATM Technology
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Functional Architecture and UNI Configurations of BISDN
1.3 Asynchronous Transfer Mode
1.4 BISDN Protocol Reference Model
1.5 Physical Layer of BISDN
1.6 ATM Layer of BISDN
1.7 ATM Adaptation Layer of BISDN
1.8 Control and Management in BISDN
1.9 Traffic and Congestion Control in BISDN
1.10 ATM Switching

2.0 High-Speed Data Networks and Services
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Open System Architecture
2.3 The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
2.4 Local Area Networks
2.5 IEEE High-Speed LANs
2.6 Data Services in ATM Networks
2.7 High-Speed and Real-Time Communication Protocol
2.8 Internet
2.9 Information Infrastructure and Information Superhighway

3.0 Broadband Video Services and Technology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Broadband Video Services
3.3 Video Compression Techniques
3.4 MPEG-2 Video Technology
3.5 Packet Video Transmission
3.6 High-Definition Television

Length:
Approximately 45 class hours and 15 lab/workshop hours

Method of Evaluation:
1. A mid-term examination, worth 30% of the final grade
2. A final examination, worth 40% of the final grade
3. Several assignments, worth 30% of the final grade

Teaching Method:
The course is to be offered in a standard lecture format.

Textbooks:
Broadband Telecommunications Technology, Second Edition, 1996
Byeong Gi Lee, Minho Kang, Jonghee Lee
Artech House

Location:
classes will be conducted at the campus of the Institute.

Theory/Skill Objectives:
Upon completion of this subject, the successful student will:

1. Have basic understanding of BISDN and ATM technology including:
    BISDN protocol reference model, physical layer of BISDN, ATM layer of
    BISDN, ATM adaptation layer of BISDN, Control and Management in
    BISDN, traffic and congestion control in BISDN, and ATM switching.

2. Have basic knowledge of high-speed data networks and services
    including: open system architecture, The TCP/IP protocol suite, Local
    Area Networks (LANs), IEEE high-speed LANs, data services in ATM
    networks, high-speed and real-time communication protocols, Internet,
    and information infrastructure and information superhighway.

3. Have an overview of broadband video services and technology including:
    Broadband video services, video compression techniques, MPEG-2 video
    technology, packet video transmission, and high-definition TV.