PolyU Library
Journal Call no.HE8421.C48
AuthorGao, Xingzhong.
Article TitleVersatile ATM becomes popular / Gao Xingzhong.
Is Part OfChina telecommunications construction ; v.10, no.10, Dec 1998, p.38, +8p., illus.
AbstractATM technology is the focus of the communications field in recent decade and is developing fast to become the foundation of the next generation broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN). It has been recognized as the important platform for the future information superhighway, and viewed by many as the sole broad-band network technology in the future. The article features the development background of ATM, its basic principles and technical standards, technology applications of B-ISDN services, the application of ATM networks, as well as ATM status quo and prospects.