ADSL Technology

Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a type of digital suscriber line technology, a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines than a conventional voiceband moddem can provide. 

Also is a technology for transmitting digital information at a high bandwidth on existing phone lines to homes and businesses.

 

DSL Applications:

• Internet access and file sharing
• Video

        - Broadcast TV

        - Video on demand

        -User generate video

• Telecomuting
• Online education and shopping
• Telemedicine
• Online gaming

How does DSL work?

• Functional elements
• Use of bandwitch
• Channel separation and pots splitter
• New IP-centric architecture