DIGITAL SWITCHING SYSTEMS

QUESTION BANK Subject Code: 10TE301 Faculty: Ms. Suganthi J

Unit1: 1. Draw a neat diagram of a four wire circuit and explain its working and derive the expressions for stability margin M. 2. With a block schematic explain the national telecommunication network. 3. Differentiate between TDM and FDM transmission network, with suitable diagram. 4. Explain the terms dB, dBw, dBm. 5. Explain in brief PCM primary Multiplex group. 6. Explain frequency division multiplexing with respect to a suitable block diagram. 7. Design any one type of PDH with a suitable diagram. 8. Differentiate circuit switching and message switching. 9. Explain the significance of distribution frames, with the help of a neat diagram. 10. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of cross bar switch. 11. Describe the functions of switching system. 12. Explain the working of distribution frame in strowger exchange. 13. What are the functions of MDF in a telephone exchange? How line side and exchange side are interconnected. 14. With a help of a neat diagram, explain Marker control of cross bar switch. What is its advantage over step by step control? 15. What are the facilities provided to the customer in electronic exchanges which can be controlled by him?

16. Write the block diagram of subscribers line interface circuit for a digital exchange. 17. Discuss the features (functions) of automatic switching system. 18. Explain SDH. 19. Explain in brief Regulations, standards in a telecommunication network. 20. Explain in brief Power Levels encountered in Telecommunication-Transmission systems. 21. Explain in brief with a neat diagram distributed systems. 22. Briefly explain the different network structures used in communication. 23. Explain the hierarchy of a national public switched telecommunication network with the help of a neat diagram. Unit 2: 1. Derive an expression for second Erlang distribution. 2. Derive an expression for a lost call system (GOS of a loss system) 3. Explain lost call system and delay system as applied to telecommunication switching. Give examples of each 4. Write short notes on the following: a) Call processing software. b) Characteristics of digital switching systems. c) Power plant for central office. d) Grade of service. e) Traffic Intensity f) Blocking Probability g) Blocking Network h) Busy Hour i) Congestion 5. With a neat sketch, explain a space switch for K incoming PCM highways and m outgoing PCM highways. 6. Discuss the need for frame Alignment in time division switching networks. Explain double ended unilateral and bilateral synchronization systems. 7. With a neat diagram, explain the basic call processing of incoming and outgoing calls through digital switching system

unit3: 1. Explain a two stage link system of the primary and secondary switches of size 1010 to interconnect 100 incoming and 100 outgoing trunks. 2. a) what is grading and types? With the aid of simple diagram, explain progressive grading b) Design a grading for connecting 20trunks to switches having ten(10) outlets .obtain the best grading scheme. c) Design a two stage switching network, connecting 200 in coming trunks to 200 outgoing trunks. Draw neat diagrams of possible networks. 3. Explain T - S - T switch. 4. a) Derive an expression for grade of service of a three stage network. b) Derive an expression for grade of service of a three stage network for connecting 100 incoming and outgoing trunks. 5. Explain space switch with the help of a neat diagram. 6. Explain the need for frame alignment in time division switching network 7. Explain frame synchronization. 8. With a neat sketch explain the operation of a KM. 9. Compare S-T-S and T-S-T Network. Unit 4: 1. Explain basic software architecture of a typical digital switching system. 2. Discuss the basic call model. How does the software scan the line and detect the request for organizations/Explain in brief call models and connect sequence. 3. a. Draw a neat diagram of the basic software architecture of a typical digital switching system, Showing clearly the three distinct levels of control. What is the type of operating system. used in digital switching system? What architectures are used for hardware and software. b. With a neat block diagram, explain the digital switch software classification. 4. List the call features. 5. Explain the three modes of operation for call forwarding using simple flow diagrams. 6. With a suitable diagram, explain the software linkages during a call.

Unit5: 1. Describe Reliability analysis, analysis report and recovery strategy for hypothetical digital switching system 2. Explain the basic steps necessary to complete a simple call through a digital switching system. 3. Explain in brief generic switch hardware architecture. 4. Explain in brief common characteristics of a Digital switching system