SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Cell based user network access for 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s; Physical layer interfaces for B-ISDN applications
- Abstract
To specify the requirements for a B-UNI applying to cell-based interfaces at 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s. This revision of edition 2 of ETS 300 299 (to be EN 300 299 V1.3.1) includes improvements and simplification of the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload for these systems.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 300 299 Version 1.3.1, published by SIST. It specifies the physical layer interface requirements for Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) cell-based user network access at 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s, so it is aimed at people designing, building, testing or buying B-UNI equipment.
This revision updates the earlier ETS 300 299 edition and includes improvements and simplification of the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload used by these systems.
What does SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 specify?
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 specifies requirements for a B-UNI on cell-based interfaces at two bit rates: 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s. In practice, that means it sets the physical-layer behavior that equipment must follow to exchange cells reliably across a B-ISDN access interface.
The document is organized with front matter, then sections on scope, references, definitions and abbreviations, followed by technical material on capabilities, interface behavior and timing. The annex material supports the main text with test, acquisition and error-handling details that are important when verifying equipment.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003?
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 focuses on how a B-UNI behaves at the cell level, especially around synchronization, scrambling, OAM handling and receiver behavior. These points matter because interoperability depends on both ends handling cells, errors and timing in the same way.
Cell-based operation at the two specified rates
The standard sets the requirements for cell-based user network access at 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s. For implementers, this means the interface has to be designed and verified for those two operating rates, not for a generic or lower-speed access.
Scrambler mechanism and OAM cell payload
The scope states that this revision improves and simplifies the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload. In practice, manufacturers need to use the revised scrambling and maintenance-cell behavior so that equipment can interoperate and handle operational traffic consistently.
Cell acquisition and synchronization behavior
The document includes acquisition-state behavior, including the HUNT and PRESYNC states mentioned in the technical material. This is important because a receiver must search for cell alignment, move through the pre-sync phase and then reach stable synchronization before normal traffic can be accepted.
Error detection and reaction
The technical material covers how the interface reacts when errors are detected, including cases where a cell is corrected, discarded or left unchanged. For engineers, this defines what the receiver is expected to do with bad headers or payloads, which affects alarm handling, data integrity and conformance testing.
Interface state and signal conditions
The document describes operational conditions at the side interface, including normal operation, no-signal and signal-present cases. That helps designers define state machines and helps testers confirm that the equipment reports and reacts to loss, appearance or recovery of signal in a predictable way.
Timing and test setup
The timing section and annex material support conformance testing of the interface. The document also shows a test arrangement with a transmit signal generator, transmission cable, receiver under test, BER analyser and TV generator, which tells a test lab how to set up measurements on the bench.
What terms does SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 define?
- B-ISDN - Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network, the network family addressed by the standard.
- B-UNI - the broadband user-network interface covered by the document.
- OAM - operations, administration and maintenance traffic, used for control and maintenance functions.
- BER - bit error rate, a measurement used when checking receiver performance.
- HUNT - the cell-search state used while the receiver is looking for proper cell alignment.
- PRESYNC - the pre-synchronization state used before full synchronization is reached.
Who uses SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003?
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 is used by telecom equipment manufacturers, interface designers, network operators, test laboratories and quality teams. They use it when designing B-ISDN access equipment, checking interoperability, setting up conformance tests and deciding whether a product behaves correctly at the physical layer.
What changed in SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 replaces edition 2 of ETS 300 299. The scope states that this revision includes improvements and simplification of the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload.
What does the SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 document contain?
The document contains the core specifications for B-UNI physical-layer behavior at the two stated bit rates, plus technical material on timing, acquisition and error handling. It also includes state descriptions and tables that distinguish between normal operation, loss conditions and detected errors.
The annex material supports practical verification work. It shows test arrangements, signal paths and measurement roles for a receiver-under-test setup, and it includes the cell-acquisition and error-reaction logic used in testing and implementation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Cell based user network access for 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s; Physical layer interfaces for B-ISDN applications". This standard covers: To specify the requirements for a B-UNI applying to cell-based interfaces at 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s. This revision of edition 2 of ETS 300 299 (to be EN 300 299 V1.3.1) includes improvements and simplification of the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload for these systems.
To specify the requirements for a B-UNI applying to cell-based interfaces at 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s. This revision of edition 2 of ETS 300 299 (to be EN 300 299 V1.3.1) includes improvements and simplification of the scrambler mechanism and the OAM cell payload for these systems.
SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.080 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Cell based user network access for 155 520 kbit/s and 622 080 kbit/s; Physical layer interfaces for B-ISDN applications33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 299 Version 1.3.1SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 299 V1.3.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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