Article | REF: TE7598 V1

DSL: the physical medium and modulation techniques

Authors: François DUTHILLEUL, Paul SPRUYT

Publication date: November 10, 2006

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2. Access networks based on twisted copper pairs

2.1 Telephone access network

The traditional telephone network uses circuit switching, hence its name "Public Switched Telephone Network" (PSTN) . Each telephone network subscriber is connected via a twisted copper pair to a line interface on a local exchange (LSE) or a routing autonomy switch (RAS).

The term local loop refers to the terminal part of the telephone network where, in the event of a call, there is metallic continuity between the user's installation and the CL or CAA

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