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VOCABULARY OF SWITCHING AND SIGNALLING TERMS

(Geneva, 1980; modified at Malaga-Torremolinos, 1984; Melbourne
1988)

1 This Recommendation provides a vocabulary of terms and definitions which have been studied for application in documentation on switching and signalling. The possible evolution toward integrated digital networks and integrated services digital networks has been taken into account.

2 The terms are grouped in sections and within each section terms belonging to the same area of concepts are assembled. While such grouping in logical order may ease overview, it was not established according to firm principles and arbitrary placing of certain terms was accepted.

3 Part of the terms and definitions in this Recommendation also are contained in specialized glossaries which are attached to certain Recommendations of the G, Q and Z Series. Care has been taken then that identical texts appear in both the Recommendation and the glossary.

Recommendation Q.9

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CONTENTS

0 -- 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- 8 -- 9 --

General terms (basic terms and terms common to several of the areas covered by the following sections)

Switching functions and techniques

Signalling functions and techniques

Control functions

Interfaces and interface functions (machine-machine)

Equipment and hardware

Executive software

Functions for basic and supplementary services

Mobile station networks

Telephone subscriber's equipment and local lines


Annex A -- Alphabetical list of terms defined in this Recommendation.

According to the conventions applied in the lists, indications in round brackets are qualifiers or alternative terms in general use in addition to the principal term.

Examples: call (in software)

Examples: exchange (switching exchange, switching centre)

Terms in square brackets are deprecated.

The indication (USA) | after a term in English means that the term is used in the United States, and is different

from that current in the United Kingdom. The indication (UK) | means the reverse.

A number (1) or (2) after a term indicates that more than one definition is given (when the term acquires another meaning depending on the context).

Cross-references to the sources in §§ 1 to 9 are given, where of interest, at the right-hand side of the line following the end of a definition.

Sources quoted are ISO, Recommendation G.701 [1] and Recommendation I.112 [7], List of Essential Telecommunication Terms [2], the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV), Recommendations E.100 and E.600 [3]. The name of ISO and Recommendations are mentioned along with a number; the terms derived from the ``List of Essential Telecommunications Terms'' give only a four digit number. The four digit number from E Recommendations [3] is preceded by the designation ``Study Group II''. Numbers beginning with 714 refer to Chapter 714 (Switching), those with 716 to Chapter 716 (ISDN) of IEV.

0 General terms

General terms and definitions as shown in § 0 have in many cases not been elaborated by Study Group XI. However, they need to be used in certain definitions for which the Study Group is responsible. A cross-reference to the source is given wherever possible. If no cross-reference is given, the term is quoted with the provisional meaning that Study Group XI adopted for it. Such definitions will be substituted by the definition of the competent body when available. It should be noted that the terms concerned will not necessarily be classified by the responsible body as ``general'' in the sense applied to § 0.

2 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

0001

communication (1)

F: communication | (1)

S: comunicacion´ | (1)

Information transfer according to agreed conventions.

Note 1 -- In the context of the present vocabulary, the ordinary dictionary meaning of the term is appropriate and

sufficient.

Note 2 -- The French term ``communication'' and the Spanish term ``comunicacion''´ have the current meaning given in this definition, but they also acquire a more specific meaning in telecommunication (see 0009, 0010 and 0011).

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0002

telecommunication

F: tel´ ecommunication´

S: telecomunicacion´

Any process that enables a correspondent to pass to one or more given correspondents (telegraphy or

telephony), or possible correspondents (broadcasting), information of any nature delivered in any usable form (written or printed matter, fixed or moving pictures, words, music, visible or audible signals, signals controlling the functioning of mechanisms, etc.) by means of any electromagnetic system (electrical transmission by wire, radio transmission, optical transmission, etc., or a combination of such systems).

01.01

0003 network, telecommunication network

F: reseau,´ reseau´ de tel´ ecommunications´

S: red, red de telecomunicaciones

A set of nodes and links that provides connections between two or more defined points to accommodate telecommunication between them.

0004 integrated digital network

F: reseau´ numerique´ integr´ e´

S: red digital integrada

A network in which connections established by digital switching are used for the transmission of digital signals.

0005

integrated digital network, digital network

F: reseau´ numerique´ integr´ e,´ reseau´ numerique´

S: red digital integrada, red digital

A combination of digital switching nodes and digital links that uses integrated digital transmission, digital

switching and common channel signalling to provide digital connections between two or more points to facilitate telecommunication and possibly other functions.

0007

channel; transmission channel

F: voie; voie de transmission

S: canal; canal de transmision´

A means of unidirectional communication.

Note -- Several channels may share a common path as in frequency division and time division systems; in these

cases, each channel is allotted a particular frequency band or a particular time slot which is reserved for it.

0008 access channel [channel]




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S: canal de acceso [canal]

A designated part of the information transfer capability, having specified characteristics, provided at the user-network interface.

Note 1 -- The term ``transmission channel'' is well understood to imply uni-directional working only, and then is commonly abbreviated to ``channel''. To avoid confusion with this usage, the term ``access channel'', which encompasses bi-directional working through the user-network interface, must not be abbreviated to ``channel''.

Note 2 -- The term ``access channel'' may be qualified, for example, by H, B, or D in which case it is appropriate to abbreviate the term to ``H-channel'', ``B-channel'' or ``D-channel''.

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0009

call (1)

F: appel | 1)

S: llamada | 1)

In an automatic system, the action performed by a calling party in order to obtain communication with the wanted

terminal equipment and by extension, the operations controlled by the action performed.

call (2)

F: communication | 2)

S: comunicacion´ | 2)

The use, or the possible use, of a complete connection set up between a calling party and the called party or service (see Note 2 of 0001).

0010 (complete) connection in telecommunication




S: conexion´ completa; cadena de conexion´ completa (en telecomunicaciones)

An association of transmission channels or circuits, switching and other functional units set up to provide means for a transfer of information between terminals in a telecommunication network.

Note 1 -- A connection is the result of a switching operation.

Note 2 -- A connection which allows an end-to-end communication, e.g. a conversation, may be called a ``complete connection''.

Note 3 -- The connection makes a communication possible but is not a communication.

0011

connection

F: cha| ne de connexion

S: conexion;´ cadena de conexion´

An association of transmission channels or circuits, switching and other functional units set up to provide a means

for a transfer of information between two or more points in a telecommunication network.

0012 call attempt (1) (of a user)

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F: (tentative d')appel (d'un usager) (1)

S: tentativa de llamada (de un usuario) (1)

The sequence of operations made by a user of a telecommunication network to obtain another party or a service.

Note -- Several call attempts may be required to establish a call.

0013

circuit, telecommunication circuit

F: circuit, circuit de tel´ ecommunications´

S: circuito, circuito de telecomunicaciones

A combination of two transmission channels permitting bidirectional telecommunication between two points, to

support a single call.

Note 1 -- If the telecommunication is by nature unilateral, for example: long distance television transmission, the term ``circuit'' is sometimes used to designate the single channel providing the facility.

Note 2 -- In telephony, use of the term ``circuit'' is generally limited to a telecommunication circuit with associated terminating equipment directly connecting two switching devices or exchanges.

Note 3 -- A telecommunication circuit does not necessarily permit simultaneous transmission in both directions.

Note 4 -- The ``go'' and ``return'' channels may be permanently associated together or may be selected from separate sets for association together throughout a call.

Note 5 -- The term circuit may be preceded by other qualifiers than telecommunication, e.g., telephone, digital, etc.

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0015

telephone circuit

F: circuit tel´ ephonique´

S: circuito telefonico´

A permanent electrical connection permitting the establishment of a telephone communication in both directions

between two telephone exchanges.

02.06

0016

hypothetical reference circuit (nominal maximum circuit)

F: circuit fictif de ref´ erence´

S: circuito ficticio de referencia (circuito maximo´ nominal)

A hypothetical circuit having a defined length and a defined amount of terminal and intermediate equipment,

these quantities being reasonably large but not extreme. Such a conception is of value in the study of certain characteristics (noise, for example) of long-distance circuits.

02.08

0017

virtual circuit

F: circuit virtuel

S: circuito virtual

A capability in the network between two users that is available to them for exchanging packets of data.

0018

permanent virtual circuit

F: circuit virtuel permanent

S: circuito virtual permanente

A capability in the network between two users that is continuously available to them for exchanging packets of

data.

0019

(electric) circuit

F: circuit (electrique)´

S: circuito (electrico)´

A region of electrical action where such action takes place essentially along a path and can be uniquely specified

in terms of time and a single dimension.

Note -- In contradistinction, an ``electric field'' implies action which can only be specified uniquely in terms of time and two or three dimensions.

02.01 | )

0020 . | | circuit (specific function)

F: circuit de . | |

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S: circuito de . | |

Part of an installation forming (or able to form part of) an electric circuit traversed by a current having a definite function, specified in each case, (example: calling, speaking, feeding, etc.).

02.01 | )

0022

circuit group

F: faisceau de circuits

S: haz de circuitos

A group of circuits which are traffic-engineered as a unit.

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0023

circuit sub-group

F: sous-faisceau de circuits

S: subhaz de circuitos

A number of circuits with similar characteristics (e.g. type of signalling, type of transmission path, etc.).

It is not engineered as a unit, but as a part of a circuit group. Circuit sub-groups are provided for reasons of

service, protection, equipment limitation, maintenance, etc.

0026

path, telecommunication path

F: itineraire,´ itineraire´ de tel´ ecommunications´

S: trayecto, trayecto de telecomunicacion´

The continuous course taken by a transmission signal between two points.

Note 1 -- This may be a physical transmission medium, a frequency band in a frequency multiplex, a time slot in a

time division multiplex, etc.

Note 2 -- The path includes the transmission media and the means used for connecting them together.

0031

link

F: liaison

S: enlace

A telecommunication path with specified characteristics between two points.

Note -- The nature of the specified characteristics may be added in the form of a qualifier, e.g., digital link,

co-axial link, radio link.

0040

signal (general sense)

F: signal | (sens gen´ eral)´

S: sen~ al | (sentido general)

Aggregate of waves propaged along a transmission channel and intended to act on a receiving unit.

Note -- ``General sense'' applies only to the area of telecommunications. The ordinary dictionary sense is still

wider, viz: ``A preconcerted or intelligible sign conveying information or direction at a distance, a physical phenomenon or characteristic quantity of such a phenomenon whose time variations represent information, etc.''

0041

signal (in signalling applications)

F: signal | (applications concernant la signalisation)

S: sen~ al | (en aplicaciones de sen~ alizacion)´

A transferable element of information relating to a particular circuit, a particular transaction or to the network

management.

Note 1 -- A signal as defined above may be generated by a change of state.

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Note 2 -- A qualification may precede the term, e.g. ``answer signal''. The qualification represents the name of the signal and generally refers to the kind of information the signal conveys or its main function. A great many of such qualifications are defined in standard signalling system's specifications.

0042

forward signal

F: signal en avant

S: sen~ al hacia adelante

A signal, used for the establishment, release or other control of a connection sent in the same direction as call

set-up.

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0046 backward signal




S: sen~ al hacia atras´

A signal, used for the establishment, release or other control of a connection, sent in the opposite direction to call set-up.

0050

subscriber's line

F: ligne d'abonne´

S: linea´ de abonado

The telephone line connecting the subscriber's equipment to the exchange.

0060

process (in a data processing system)

F: processus | (dans un traitement de l'information)

S: proceso | (en un sistema de procesamiento de datos)

A course of events occurring according to an intended purpose or effect.

(10.01.03 in ISO/TC97/SC1/515, Nov. 1975)

0063

bidirectional

F: bidirectionnel

S: bidireccional

A qualification which implies that the transmission of information occurs in both directions.

0064

unidirectional

F: unidirectionnel

S: unidireccional

A qualification which implies that the transmission of information always occurs in one direction.

0066

space division

F: repartition´ dans l'espace, repartition´ spatiale

S: division´ en el espacio; division´ espacial

The separation in the space domain of a plurality of transmission channels between two points.

0067

time division

F: repartition´ dans le temps, repartition´ temporelle

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11


S: division´ en el tiempo; division´ temporal

The separation in the time domain of a plurality of transmission channels between two points.

0068

frequency division

F: repartition´ en frequence,´ repartition´ frequentielle´

S: division´ de frecuencia

The separation in the frequency domain of a plurality of transmission channels between two points.

0069

code division

F: repartition´ en code

S: division´ por codigo´

The separation of a plurality of transmission channels by using specific values of codes belonging to the same set.

12

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0075

flag

F: fanion

S: bandera

The unique pattern on the signalling data link used to delimit a

signal unit.

0080

packet switched data transmission service





S: servicio de transmission´ de datos con conmutacion´ de paquetes

A service involving the transmission and, if necessary, the assembly and disassembly of data in the form of packets.

0081

user packet

F: paquet d'usager

S: paquete de usuario

A data packet exchanged between users.

0083

packet switching

F: commutation par paquets

S: conmutacion´ de paquetes

The function of handling, routing, supervising and controlling user packet data, as required, by an exchange.

0085

packet handling

F: traitement des paquets

S: manejo (tratamiento) de paquetes

The function of receiving and transmitting user packets between a user and a packet switching function.

0086

packet mode operation

F: fonctionnement en mode paquet

S: funcionamiento (operacion)´ en modo paquete

The transmission of data by means of addressed packets whereby a transmission channel is occupied for the

duration of the transmission of the packet only. The channel is then available for use by packets being transferred between different data terminal equipments.

0087 packet mode operation (in switching applications)

F: fonctionnement en mode paquet | (dans les applications de commutation)

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S: funcionamiento (operacion)´ en modo paquete | (en aplicaciones de conmutacion)´

The function of handling user packets is an exchange.

0105

functional unit

F: unite´ fonctionnelle

S: unidad funcional

An entity of hardware or software, or both, capable of accomplishing a special purpose.


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0108

traffic-carrying device

F: organe de trafic

S: dispositivo de curso de trafico´

Functional unit used directly or indirectly during the establishment and sustaining of a connection.

0112

(network) resource(s)

F: ressource(s) (du reseau)´

S: recurso(s) (de la red); organo´ de la red

Means of supplying a want or a stock that can be drawn on. In context with the telecommunication network, in

particular switching devices, circuit groups, echo and loss control devices, devices for sending recorded announcements, traffic service positions, network integrated data banks, etc.

0115

software

F: logiciel

S: soporte logico´ (software)

Computer programs, procedures, rules and any associated documentation concerned with the operation of a

system.

0120

processor

F: processeur

S: procesador

A device capable

of performing systematic execution of operations upon data. In telecommunication

applications, the operations include control of the resources required to provide services.

0124 operation and maintenance centre processor

F: processeur de centre d'exploitation et de maintenance

S: procesador de centro de operacion´ y mantenimiento

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0150

A centralized processor for operation and maintenance purposes which serves one or more switching centres.

route

F: route

S: ruta

a) the means of transmission (paths, links via wire, cable, radio) used or to be used for the set-up

of

permanent or switched connections between two locations;

b) the way within a network followed or to be followed for the transmission of a message or the set-up of a call between two locations.

Note -- Two or more routes may be used in tandem. The whole way between the end points then again is called route.

0151

routing

F: acheminement

S: encaminamiento

a) the process

of determining and using, in accordance with a set of rules, the route for the transmission of a

message or the set-up of a call. The process ends when the message or the call has reached the destination location;

b)

--

--

--

a qualification implying the above process, e.g.:

call routing;

message routing;

traffic routing.

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0205

seizure

F: prise

S: toma

A successful bid.

With ``bid'': a single attempt to obtain the service of a resource.

0208

busy

F: occupation

S: ocupado

Condition of a resource which is in use, following its seizure for the time until it is released.

0209

engaged test (UK); busy test (USA)

F: test d'occupation

S: prueba de ocupacion´

An engaged test is a test made to find out whether or not certain facilities which may be desired, such as a

subscriber's line or trunk, are available for use.

17.66

busy test

F: test d'occupation

S: prueba de ocupacion´

A procedure for determining whether a traffic carrying device is free and available for use.

0212

release

F: liberation

S: liberacion´

The sequence of events which brings about the end of a busy state.

0215

one-way





S: en un solo sentido

A qualification applying to traffic which implies that call set-ups always occur in one direction.

0216 both-way

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S: en ambos sentidos

A qualification applying to traffic which implies that call set-ups occur in both directions.

Note -- The amount of traffic flowing in the two directions is not necessarily equal either in the short term or in the long term.

0221

random errors

F: erreurs aleatoires´

S: errores aleatorios

Errors distributed over the digital signal so that they can be considered statistically independent from each other.

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0222

error burst

F: paquet d'erreurs

S: rafaga´ de errores

A group of bits in which two successive erroneous bits are always separated by less than a given number (x ) of

correct bits. The number x should be specified when describing an error burst.

Note -- The last erroneous bit in a burst and the first erroneous bit in the following burst are accordingly separated by x correct bits or more.

0225

bit error ratio

F: taux d'erreur sur les bits

S: tasa de errores en los bits; tasa de error en los bits

The ratio of the number of digital errors received in a specified period to the total number of digits received in the

same period.

Note 1 -- Numerical values of error ratio should be expressed in the form

n | (mu | 0D
p

where p is a positive integer.

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Note 2 -- Error ratio may be qualified, for example by the term ``bit'' or ``block''.

0226

cyclic redundancy check (or procedure)

F: contr| le (ou procedure) de redondance cyclique

S: verificacion´ por redundancia ciclica´ (procedimiento de)

The monitoring of a digital bit stream to detect deviations from the expected bit patterns.

0230

delay distortion

F: distorsion de temps de propagation

S: distorsion´ por retardo

Deviation in delay from a reference or an expected value for signals of various frequencies.

0231

group delay

F: temps de propagation de groupe

S: retardo de grupo

The time of propagation between two points of a certain point (for example the crest) of the envalope of a wave.

For a given frequency it is equal to the first derivative of the phase shift measured in radians, between these

points, with reference to the angular frequency measured in radians per second.

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0232

crosstalk

F: diaphonie

S: diafonia´

Electrical interference between non-connected components.

0301

first-order digital transmission hierarchy

F: hierarchie´ de transmission numerique´ du premier ordre

S: jerarquia´ de transmision´ digital de primera orden

Digital signals multiplexed to the 1544 or 2048 kbit/s level (Primary level) for digital transmission.

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19


0302 second-order digital transmission hierarchy




S: jerarquia´ de transmision´ digital de segundo orden

Digital signals multiplexed to the 6312 or 8448 kbit/s level for digital transmission.

0311

first-order multiplexes (Suggest that term should be, ``First-order multiplexed signals'')

F: multiplex du premier ordre

S: multiplex´ de primer orden

Digital signals that have been multiplexed into 1544 or 2048 kbit/s bit streams.

0312

second-order multiplexes (Same comment as above)





S: multiplex´ de segundo orden

Digital signals that have been multiplexed into 6312 or 8448 kbit/s bit streams.

0400

pilot

F: onde pilote

S: piloto

Sinusoidal signal transmitted over analogue FDM links for regulation and supervision purposes.

1 Switching functions and techniques

1001

exchange (switching exchange, switching centre)

F: centre -- central (centre ou central de commutation)

S: central (central de conmutacion,´ centro de conmutacion)´

An aggregate of traffic carrying devices, switching stages, controlling and signalling means at a network node

that enables subscriber lines and/or other telecommunication circuits to be interconnected as required by individual users. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1002

local exchange [local central office]

F: central urbain

S: central local

An exchange in which subscribers' lines terminate. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

15.02

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1003

transit exchange [tandem exchange, tandem central office, tandem office]

F: centre de transit

S: central de transito´

An exchange used primarily as a switching point for traffic between other exchanges. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

15.04

1004

combined local/transit exchange

F: centre mixte urbain et de transit

S: central combinada local/de transito´

An exchange in which subscribers' lines terminate that also is used as a switching point for traffic between other

exchanges. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 21

1005

international exchange

F: centre international

S: central internacional

A transit exchange where international circuits and, in general, national circuits terminate.

Figure 1/Q.9, p.

1007

geographically distributed exchange [geographically dispersed exchange]

F: centre geographiquement´ disperse´

S: central geograficamente´ distribuida


An exchange where not all sub-systems such as switching stages and control means are at the same location. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

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1008

remotely controlled exchange

F: centre tel´ ecommand´ e´

S: central controlada a distancia; central telecontrolada

An exchange whose switching functions are wholly or partially controlled by a control unit or a processor in

another location. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 23

1010

digital exchange

F: centre numerique´

S: central digital

An exchange that switches information in digital form through its switching devices.

1011

integrated services exchange

F: central avec integration´ des services

S: central de servicios integrados

An exchange arranged to handle multiple services such as telephone and data using all or part of the switching,

signalling and control devices in common.

1013

satellite exchange

F: centre satellite

S: central satelite´

A local exchange on a low level of the network hierarchy which is associated to another exchange and with no

route switching functions except those towards the associated higher level local exchange. A satellite exchange has normally the capability to connect locally subscribers' lines terminating in it. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1015 switching stage

F: etage´ de commutation

S: etapa de conmutacion´

An aggregate of switching devices constituting a subset of the switching network in an exchange and designed to operate as a single unit from a traffic handling point of view. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1016 remote switching stage

F: etage´ de commutation distant

S: etapa de conmutacion´ distante

A switching stage associated with and controlled by an exchange in a different location. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1018

exchange concentrator

F: concentrateur de central

S: concentrador de central

A switching stage wherein a number of subscriber lines or inter-exchange circuits carrying relatively low traffic

volumes can be through-connected to a few number of circuits carrying higher traffic volumes. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1019 co-located exchange concentrator

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F: concentrateur de central local

S: concentrador de central local

A concentrator in the same location as the exchange that controls it and to which its higher traffic volume circuits are connected. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1020

remote exchange concentrator

F: concentrateur de central distant

S: concentrador de central distante

A concentrator located remotely from the exchange that controls it and to which its higher traffic volume circuits

are connected. The switching stages comprised normally have no capability to directly interconnect subscriber lines terminating in that concentrator. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 25

1025

line concentrator (stand-alone concentrator)

F: concentrateur de lignes (concentrateur autonome)

S: concentrador de lineas´ (concentrador autonomo)´

A switching device which concentrates traffic from a number of circuits or subscribers' lines onto a smaller

number of circuits to a parent local exchange, where a similar switching device deconcentrates the traffic to the original number of lines. In the case of subscribers' lines, the correspondence of the lines before concentration and after deconcentration must be maintained. The system is both-way working, i.e., traffic from the exchange is concentrated onto the same circuits and deconcentrated to the subscribers as well. (See Figure 1/Q.9.)

1030 semi-automatic system




S: sistema semiautomatico´

A system in which the calling subscriber's order is given to an operator who completes the call through automatic switches.

16.19

1031 automatic system




S: sistema automatico´

A system in which the switching operations are performed by electrically controlled devices without the intervention of operators.

16.20

1105 inlet




S: entrada (en conmutacion);´ acceso de entrada

Point through which the incoming traffic flow enters a switching stage.

1106 outlet




S: salida (en conmutacion);´ acceso de salida

Point through which the outgoing traffic flow leaves a switching stage, or device.

1110

switching

F: commutation

S: conmutacion´

(1) The establishing, on demand, of an individual connection from a desired inlet to a desired outlet within a set of

inlets and outlets for as long as is required for the transfer of information.

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(2) A qualification implying the action as defined above, e.g.:

switching centre switching network

switching delay switching node

switching device switching point

switching equipment switching system

switching exchange switching unit

switching matrix

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 27

1111

switching node

F: noeud de commutation

S: nodo de conmutacion´

An interstitial point in a telecommunication network where temporary interconnection of inlets and outlets may

be undertaken as required.

1112 switching network

F: reseau´ de commutation

S: red de conmutacion´

The switching stages of a telecommunication exchange taken collectively.

1113

switching matrix

F: matrice de commutation

S: matriz de conmutacion´

An array of crosspoints in a space division exchange which, from a traffic point of view, operates as a switch.

1115

selection stage

F: etage´ de selection´

S: etapa de seleccion´

An aggregate of switches enabling an inlet to access one of a plurality of outlets and designed to operate as a

single unit from a traffic handling point of view.

1117

concentration (in a switching stage)

F: concentration

S: concentracion´

A configuration wherein the number of inlets into the switching stage is larger than the number of outlets.

1118

expansion (in a switching stage)

F: expansion

S: expansion´

A configuration wherein the number of inlets into the switching stage is smaller than the number of outlets.

1120

digital switching

F: commutation numerique´

28

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9


S: conmutacion´ digital

A process in which connections are established by operations on digital signals without converting them to analogue signals.

1121

digital node, digital switching node

F: point nodal numerique,´ point nodal de commutation numerique´

S: nodo digital, nodo de conmutacion´ digital

A point at which digital switching occurs.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 29


1122

digital circuit

F: circuit numerique´

S: circuito digital

A circuit which transmits information signals in digital form between two exchanges. It includes termination

equipment but not switching stages.

1123

digital link

F: liaison numerique´

S: enlace digital

A means of digital transmission between two points.

1125

circuit switching

F: commutation de circuits

S: conmutacion´ de circuitos

The switching together of circuits to form a connection which is used for the duration of a call.

1126

space division switching

F: commutation par repartition´ dans l'espace (commutation spatiale)

S: conmutacion´ por division´ en el espacio; conmutacion´ espacial

The switching of inlets to outlets using space division techniques.

1127

time division switching

F: commutation par repartition´ dans le temps (commutation temporelle)

S: conmutacion´ por division´ en el tiempo; conmutacion´ temporal

The switching of inlets to outlets using time division (multiplexing) techniques.

1128

frequency division switching

F: commutation par repartition´ en frequence´

S: conmutacion´ por division´ de frecuencia

The switching of inlets to outlets using frequency division (multiplexing) techniques.

1129

channel switching

F: commutation de voies

S: conmutacion´ de canales

30

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9


1130

The switching together of single channels to form a connection which is used for the duration of a call.

message switching; store-and-forward switching

F: commutation de messages; commutation avec enregistrement et retransmission

S: conmutacion´ de mensajes; conmutacion´ con almacenamiento y reenvio´

The process of routing messages comprising, in certain nodes of the network, a receiving, storing as necessary,

and forwarding of messages within a telecommunication network so as to minimize queue and idle times of traffic carrying devices.

1132

integrated digital transmission and switching

F: transmission et commutation numeriques´ integr´ ees´

S: transmision´ y conmutacion´ digitales integradas

The direct (digital) concatenation of digital transmission and digital switching, that maintains a continuous digital

telecommunication path.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 31

1134

exchange connection

F: connexion de commutateur

S: conexion´ de central

A connection that is established through an exchange, between the terminations on that exchange, of two or

more circuits or channels.

1135

digital connection

F: connexion numerique´

S: conexion´ digital

An association of digital circuits, digital switches and other functional units providing means for the transfer of

digitally encoded information signals between two terminal points.

1136 multislot connection




S: conexion´ multiintervalo

Time slots associated with two or more digital circuits switched in parallel through a digital exchange for use on the same call to provide a wideband service.

1137

trombone (loop) connection

F: connexion en boucle

S: conexion´ en bucle

The use for a single call of two circuits in tandem between a remote switching stage and its controlling entity.

1138

semi-permanent connection

F: connexion semi-permanente

S: conexion´ semipermanente

A connection established part-time and on a scheduled basis for the use of one user. At other times the

connection may be released and available for use in handling traffic of the switched network.

1139

transit connection

F: connexion de transit

S: conexion´ de transito´

An exchange connection for a call incoming from one interexchange circuit and outgoing on another.

1140

32

originating connection

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9


F: connexion de depart´

S: conexion´ de origen

An exchange connection for a call originating on a subscriber line or access channel outgoing to an interexchange circuit.

1141

terminating connection

F: connexion d'arrivee´

S: conexion´ de destino; conexion´ de terminacion´

An exchange connection for a call incoming from an interexchange circuit and terminating on a subscriber line or

channel.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 33

1142

internal connection

F: connexion interne

S: conexion´ interna

An exchange connection for a call between subscriber lines or channels on the same exchange.

1143

through connection

F: transfert

S: transconexion´

The processes performed by control and switching equipment in order to establish an exchange connection.

1144

asymmetrical through connection

F: transfert asymetrique´

S: transconexion´ asimetrica´

The through connection of only one direction of transmission on a potential both-ways through connection.

1145

symmetrical through connection

F: transfert symetrique´

S: transconexion´ simetrica´

The through connection of both directions of transmission simultaneously.

1147

input connection

F: connexion d'entree´

S: conexion´ de entrada

An unidirectional path from an interface of a digital exchange to an exchange test point.

1148

output connection

F: connexion de sortie

S: conexion´ de salida

An unidirectional path from an exchange test point to an interface of a digital exchange.

1149

half connection

F: demi-connexion

S: semiconexion´

34

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9


A bi-directional path comprised of an input connection and an output connection, both having the same exchange interface.

Note 1 -- These terms may be qualified by the words analogue or digital, the qualification signifying the property of the exchange interface.

Note 2 -- An analogue input (output) (half) connection may be further qualified by the words 2-wire or 4-wire.

1160

exchange termination (ET)

F: terminaison de commutateur (TC)

S: terminacion´ de central (TC)

The unit or function on the exchange side of the switching/transmission interface. See Figure 2/Q.9.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 35


Figure 2/Q.9, p. 36 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1161

line termination (LT)

F: terminaison de ligne (TL)

S: terminacion´ de linea´ (TL)

Group or functional block containing at least the transmit and receive functions terminating one end of a digital

transmission system. See Figure 2/Q.9.

1163

interface units

F: unites´ d'interface

S: unidades de interfaz

Units of an exchange on which lines and/or interexchange circuits are terminated, and which are involved in the

processing of traffic to/from those lines and/or circuits.

1165

mediation device

F: dispositif de mediation´

S: dispositivo de mediacion´

A unit or function that

is situated between a Network Element and an Operations System in the

Telecommunications Management Network that translates the information flow between the two entities as required, provides multiplexing, etc.

1166

muldex

F: muldex

S: muldex´

A contraction of multiplexer-demultiplexer. The term may be used when the multiplexer and demultiplexer are

associated in the same equipment.

Note -- When used to describe an equipment, the function of the equipment should qualify the title, e.g., PCM muldex, data muldex, digital muldex.

1167

primary muldex

F: muldex primaire

S: muldex´ primario

A digital multiplexer-demultiplexer that converts signals between 64 kbit/s and 1544 or 2048 kbit/s bit streams.

See Figure 2/Q.9.

1168 tertiary digital muldex

F: muldex numerique´ tertiaire

S: muldex´ digital terciario

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 37

A digital multiplexer-demultiplexer that converts signals between 64 kbit/s and 34 | 68 kbit/s bit streams. See Figure 2/Q.9.

1169

static multiplex

F: multiplex statique

S: multiplex´ estatico´

Digital bit streams between reference points into which lower bit rate channels have been combined, each into an

assigned channel or slot.

1170 two-wire switching




S: conmutacion´ a dos hilos

Switching using the same path, frequency band or time interval for both directions of transmission.

38 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1171 four-wire switching




S: conmutacion´ a cuatro hilos

Switching using a separate path, frequency band or time interval for each direction of transmission.

1176

reentrant trunking

F: jonction reentrante´

S: enlace reentrante

The routing of a circuit from outlet to inlet in a switching stage in order to access equipment associated with

special services such as operators, auxiliary equipment, etc.

Note -- Not to be confused with the action of mutual help where the purpose of re-entering the call is to attempt to reduce the probability of switching congestion on a given call by allowing a new possibility of choice of path from the new inlet to a trunk in the desired route.

1178

multiple

F: multiplage

S: multiple´

Interconnection of several inlets or outlets in a switching stage to the same traffic carrying device (e.g., other

switching stage or circuit).

1205 crossbar system




S: sistema de barras cruzadas

An automatic switching system in which the selecting mechanisms are crossbar switches .

16.26

1206

junctor (in the crossbar system)

F: joncteur

S: conector

In crossbar systems, a junctor is a circuit extending between frames of a switching unit and terminating in a

switching device on each frame.

15.68

1207 link (in the crossbar system)

F: maillon

S: enlace

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 39

A link is a circuit extending between the primary and secondary selectors of a selection stage.

15.69

1210

register

F: enregistreur

S: registrador

The apparatus, in an automatic system, which receives the dialled impulses and controls the subsequent

switching operations.

15.56 .bp

1212

translation

F: traduction

S: traduccion´

In automatic telephony: the retransmission of received trains of impulses after changing the number of impulses in

each train and/or changing the number of trains.

15.58

1213

translator

F: traducteur

S: traductor

In automatic telephony: a device used for the translation of trains of impulses.

15.57

1305 (time division) highway (in switching); bus (USA)




S: arteria; canal principal (por division´ en el tiempo) (en conmutacion)´

A common path within an apparatus or station over which signals from a plurality of channels pass, separated by time division.

1310 character signal




S: sen~ al de caracter´

A set of signal elements representing a character, or in PCM representing the quantized value of a sample.

Note -- In PCM, the term ``PCM word'' may be used in this sense.

1314

40

quiet code

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

F: code silencieux

S: codigo´ de calma

A digital signal used for transmission test purposes.

1315

cross-exchange check (cross-office)

F: verification´ du trajet dans le central

S: verificacion´ a traves´ de la central

A check made across the exchange to verify that a speech path exists.

1319

in-call rearrangement

F: remaniement des liaisons pendant la communication

S: reestructuracion´ en comunicacion´

Reassignment of the switched path during the call.

1330

channel gate

F: porte de voie

S: puerta de canal

A device for connecting a channel to a highway, or a highway to a channel, at specified times.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

41

1331

primary block; digroup (USA)

F: bloc primaire

S: bloque primario

A basic group of PCM channels assembled by time division multiplexing.

Note -- The following conventions could be useful:

Primary block m -- a basic group of PCM channels derived from 1544 kbit/s PCM multiplex equipment.

Primary block A -- a basic group of PCM channels derived from 2048 kbit/s PCM multiplex equipment.

1332

frame

F: trame

S: trama

A set of consecutive digit time slots in which the position of each digit time slot can be identified by reference to a

frame alignment signal.

The frame alignment signal does not necessarily occur, in whole or in part, in each frame.

1333

multiframe

F: multitrame

S: multitrama

A set of consecutive frames in which the position of each frame can be identified by reference to a multiframe

alignment signal.

The multiframe alignment signal does not necessarily occur, in whole or in part, in each multiframe.

1334

subframe

F: secteur de trame -- sous-trame

S: subtrama

A sequence of noncontiguous sets of digits assembled within a frame, each set occurring at n times the frame

repetition rate where n is an integer > | .

1335 parallel to serial converter; serializer (USA) [dynamicizer]




S: convertidor paralelo/serie

A device that converts a group of digits, all of which are presented simultaneously, into a corresponding sequence of signal elements.

1336 serial to parallel converter; deserializer (USA) [staticizer]

42 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9



S: convertidor serie/paralelo

A device which converts a sequence of signal elements into a corresponding group of digits, all of which are presented simultaneously.

1337

m/A law converter

F: convertiseur loi m/loi A

S: convertidor de ley m/A

A unit or a function that changes digital signals encoded using either m or A-law encoding into the corresponding

signal for the other.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 43

1405

frame alignment

F: verrouillage de trame

S: alineacion´ de trama

The state in which the frame of the receiving equipment is correctly phased with respect to that of the received

signal.

1406

frame alignment signal

F: signal de verrouillage de trame

S: sen~ al de alineacion´ de trama

The distinctive signal used to secure frame alignment; this signal does not necessarily occur, in whole or in part,

in each frame.

1407

bunched frame alignment signal

F: signal de verrouillage de trame concentre´

S: sen~ al de alineacion´ de trama concentrada

A frame alignment signal in which the signal elements occupy consecutive digit time slots.

1408

distributed frame alignment signal

F: signal de verrouillage de trame reparti´

S: sen~ al de alineacion´ de trama distribuida

A frame alignment signal in which the signal elements occupy non-consecutive digit time slots.

1409

frame alignment recovery time

F: temps de reprise du verrouillage de trame

S: tiempo de recuperacion´ de la alineacion´ de trama

The time that elapses between a valid frame alignment signal being available at the receive terminal equipment

and frame alignment being established.

Note -- The frame alignment recovery time includes the time required for replicated verification of the validity of the frame alignment signal.

1410

out-of-frame alignment time

F: duree´ de perte du verrouillage de trame

S: duracion´ de la perdida´ de alineacion´ de trama

The time during which frame alignment is effectively lost. That time will include the time to detect loss of frame

alignment and the alignment recovery time.

44 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1414

time slot

F: intervalle de temps

S: intervalo de tiempo

Any cyclic time interval that can be recognized and defined uniquely.

1415

channel time slot

F: intervalle de temps de voie

S: intervalo de tiempo de canal

A time slot starting at a particular phase in a frame and allocated to a channel for transmitting a character signal

and possibly in-slot signalling or other information.

Note -- Where appropriate a description may be added, for example ``telephone channel time slot''.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 45

1416

signalling time slot

F: intervalle de temps de signalisation

S: intervalo de tiempo de sen~ alizacion´

A time slot starting at a particular phase in each frame and allocated to the transmission of signalling.

1417

frame alignment time slot

F: intervalle de temps de verrouillage de trame

S: intervalo de tiempo de alineacion´ de trama

A time slot starting at a particular phase in each frame and allocated to the transmission of a frame alignment

signal.

1418

digit time slot

F: intervalle de temps pour el´ ement´

numerique´

S: intervalo de tiempo de digito´

A time slot allocated to a single digit.

1419

bit integrity

F: integrite´ des bits


S: integridad de los bits; integridad de la secuencia de bits

Exists when the values of the bits in each octet of a digital bit stream at the output of a device or system are unchanged from those at the input.

Note -- Digital processing devices such as A/m law converters, echo suppressors and digital pads must be disabled to provide bit integrity.

1420

octet sequence integrity

F: integrite´ de la suite des octets

S: integridad de la secuencia de octetos

The property of a digital transmission channel, telecommunication circuit or connection that permits a digital

signal to be conveyed over it without change to the order of any octets.

1421

time slot sequence integrity

F: integrit´ e´ de la sequence´ des intervalles de temps

S: integridad de la secuencia de intervalos de tiempo

The assurance that the digital information contained in the n time slots of a multislot connection arrives at the

output (or terminal) in the same sequence as it was introduced.

46 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1422 time slot interchange

F: echange´ entre intervalles de temps

S: intercambio de intervalos de tiempo

The transfer of information from one time slot to another between incoming and outgoing time division highways.

1425

retiming

F: reajustement´ du rythme

S: reajuste de la temporizacion´

Adjustment of the intervals between corresponding significant instants of a digital signal, by reference to a timing

signal.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 47

1426 timing recovery (timing extraction)

F: recup´ eration´ du rythme

S: recuperacion´ de la temporizacion´ (extraccion´

The derivation of a timing signal from a received

de la temporizacion)´

signal.

1428

bit timing

F: rythme des bits

S: temporizacion´ de los bits


Timing information sent from the Exchange Termination used by the Line Termination to recover information from the digital bit stream.

In the definitions, ``signal'' is taken with the general meaning of Definition 02.27. For information, Definition 02.27 is reproduced below: 02.27 signal (general sense) Aggregate of waves propagated along a transmission channel and intended to act on a receiving unit. 1430 synchronous

F: synchrone

S: sincrono´

Signals are synchronous if their corresponding significant instants have a desired phase relationship with each other.

1431

synchronization

F: synchronisation

S: sincronizacion´

The process of adjusting the corresponding significant instants of signals to make them synchronous.

1434

plesiochronous

F: plesiochrone´

S: plesiocrono´

Signals are plesiochronous if their corresponding significant instants occur at nominally the same rate, any

variation in rate being constrained within specified limits.

In these definitions ``clock'' is taken with the general meaning of Definition 51.10 and it is assumed that where replicated sources are used for security reasons, the assembly of these is regarded as being a single clock. For information, Definition 51.10 is reproduced below: 51.10 clock Equipment providing a time base used in a transmission system to control the timing of certain functions such as the control of the duration of signal elements, the sampling, etc.

Note 1 -- Two signals having the same nominal digit rate, but not stemming from the same clock or homochronous clocks, are usually plesiochronous.

Note 2 -- There is no limit to the phase relationship between corresponding significant instants.

48 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1446 synchronized network [synchronous network]

F: reseau´ synchronise´ | [reseau´ synchrone]

S: red sincronizada | [red sincrona]´

A network in which the corresponding significant instants of nominated signals are adjusted to make them synchronous.

Note -- Ideally the signals are synchronous, but they may be mesochronous in practice. By common usage such mesochronous networks are frequently described as synchronized.

1447 nonsynchronized network

1450

F: reseau´ non synchronise´

S: red no sincronizada

A network in which the corresponding significant instants of signals need not be synchronized or mesochronous.

hierarchic (mutually synchronized) network





S: red jerarquica´ (mutuamente sincronizada)

A mutually synchronized system in which some clocks exert more control than others, the network operating frequency being a weighted mean of the natural frequencies of the population of clocks.

1505

transmission delay (through a digital exchange)

F: temps de transmission | (dans un central numerique)´

S: tiempo de transmision´ | (a traves´ de una central digital)

The sum of the times necessary for an octet to pass in both directions on a connection through a digital exchange

due to buffering, frame alignment and time-slot interchange functions for digital-to-digital connections and in addition, for analogue-to-analogue connections, to the A/D conversions.

1506

switching delay (processing (handling) time)

F: temps de commutation (temps de traitement)

S: tiempo de conmutacion´ (tiempo de proceso (tratamiento))

The interval of time attributable to the functions performed in a switching exchange in the process of setting up a

call.

1507

incoming response delay





S: duracion´ de la preseleccion´

A characteristic that is applicable where channel associated signalling is used. It is defined as the interval from the instant an incoming circuit seizure signal is recognizable until a proceed-to-send signal is sent backwards by the

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 49

exchange.

50 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1508

exchange call set-up delay

F: temps d'etablissement´ de la communication dans le central

S: tiempo de establecimiento de la comunicacion´ por una central

The interval from the instant when the digits required for setting up a call are available in the exchange or the

address information is received at the incoming signalling data transmission control of the exchange to the instant when the seizing signal is sent to the subsequent exchange or the corresponding address information is sent from the outgoing signalling data transmission control.

1510

through-connection delay

F: temps de transfert

S: demora de transconexion;´ tiempo de transferencia de la central

The interval from the instant at which the information required for setting up a through-connection in an exchange

is available for processing in the exchange to the instant that the switching network through-connection is established and available for carrying traffic between the incoming and outgoing 64-kbit/s circuits.

1512

exchange call-release delay

F: temps de liberation´ de la communication par le central

S: tiempo de liberacion´ de la comunicacion´ (llamada) por una central

Exchange call release delay is the interval from the instant at which the last information required for releasing a

call in an exchange is available for processing in the exchange to the instant that the switching network through-connection is no longer available between the incoming and outgoing 64-kbit/s circuits and the disconnection signal is sent to the subsequent exchange. This interval does not include the time taken to detect the release signal, which might become significant during certain failure conditions, e.g. transmission system failures.

1514 post-dialling delay




S: periodo de espera despues´ de marcar

Time interval between the end of dialling by the subscriber and the reception by him of the appropriate tone or recorded announcement, or the abandon of the call without tone.

1517

engineered exchange capacity

F: capacite´ dimensionnee´ de commutateur

S: capacidad de la central establecida en el disen~ o

The maximum traffic load that an exchange can handle while meeting specified performance requirements, and

performing all normal operational and administrative functions, without entering into an overload condition.

1520 overload

F: surcharge

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 51

S: sobrecarga

That part of the total load offered to an exchange in excess of the engineered exchange capacity.

1551 basic access (ISDN basic access)




S: acceso basico´ (acceso basico´ RDSI)

A user-network access arrangement that corresponds to the interface structure composed of two B-channels and one D-channel. The bit rate of the D-channel for this type of access is 16 kbit/s.

52 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

1552 primary rate access




S: acceso a velocidad primaria

A user-network access arrangement that corresponds to the primary rates of 1544 kbit/s and 2048 kbit/s. The bit rate of the D-channel for this type of access is 64 kbit/s.

1560

reference point

F: point de ref´ erence´

S: punto de referencia

A conceptual point at the conjunction of two non-overlapping functional groups.

Note -- Each reference point is assigned a prefix letter, for example: T reference point.

1561

V-interface

F: interface V

S: interfaz V

A digtal exchange interface for subscriber access which coincides with the V reference point.

Note 1 -- A specific V interface is denoted by a suffix number.

Note 2 -- The V interfaces are internal network interfaces.


2 Signalling functions and techniques

2.0

2001

Basic signalling terms and techniques

signalling

F: signalisation

S: sen~ alizacion´

a) The exchange of information (other

than by speech) specifically concerned with the establishment,

release and other control of calls, and network management, in automatic telecommunications operation.

b) A qualification implying an action as defined above, e.g.:

signalling channel signalling procedure

signalling equipment signalling relation

signalling information signalling route

signalling link signalling system

signalling message signalling time slot

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 53


2004 speech digit signalling

F: signalisation par el´ ements´ numeriques´ vocaux

S: sen~ alizacion´ por digitos´ de conversacion´

A type of channel-associated signalling in which digit time slots primarily used for the transmission of encoded speech are periodically used for signalling.

2005

in-slot signalling

F: signalisation dans l'intervalle de temps

S: sen~ alizacion´ dentro del intervalo

Signalling associated with a channel and transmitted in a digit time slot permanently (or periodically) allocated in

the channel time slot.

54 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

2006

out-slot signalling

F: signalisation hors intervalle de temps

S: sen~ alizacion´ fuera del intervalo

Signalling associated with a channel but transmitted in one or more separate digit time slots not within the channel

time slot.

2008

common channel signalling

F: signalisation sur voie commune (signalisation par canal semaphore)´

S: sen~ alizacion´ por canal comun´

A signalling technique in which signalling information relating to a multiplicity of circuits, and other information

such

2009

as that used for network management, is conveyed over a single channel by addressed messages.

channel associated signalling

F: signalisation voie par voie

S: sen~ alizacion´ asociada al canal

A signalling method in which the signals necessary for the traffic carried by a single channel are transmitted in the

channel itself or in a signalling channel permanently dedicated to it.

2010

in-band signalling

F: signalisation dans la bande

S: sen~ alizacion´ dentro de banda

A signalling method in which signals are sent over the same transmission channel or circuit as the user's

communication and in the same frequency band as that provided for the users.

2011

out-band signalling

F: signalisation hors bande

S: sen~ alizacion´ fuera de banda

A signalling method in which signals are sent over the same transmission channel or circuit as the user's

communication but in a different frequency band from that provided for the users.

2012

line signalling

F: signalisation de ligne

S: sen~ alizacion´ de linea´

A signalling method in which signals are transmitted between equipments which terminate and continuously

monitor part or all of the traffic circuit.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 55

2013

register signalling (Signalling System R1)

F: signalisation entre enregistreurs

S: sen~ alizacion´ entre registradores

Link-by-link multifrequency (MF) in-band pulse signalling is used for the transmission of address information. The

signalling frequencies are 700 Hz to 1700 Hz, in 200 Hz steps, and combinations of two, and two only, determine the signal. The address information is preceded by a KP signal (start-of-pulsing) and terminated by an ST signal (end-of-pulsing). Either en bloc, or en bloc overlap, or overlap sending may apply. This register signalling arrangement is used extensively with other in-band and out-band line signalling systems.

56 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

2014

link-by-link signalling

F: signalisation section par section

S: sen~ alizacion´ enlace por enlace

A signalling method in which signals are transmitted one link at a time in a multi-link connection and requiring

processing at each intermediate switching point for subsequent transmission.

2015

link-by-link signalling

F: signalisation section par section

S: sen~ alizacion´ enlace por enlace

A procedure for the exchange of signalling information directly between two signalling points that are either

directly connected or via signalling transfer points.

2017

end-to-end signalling (general sense)

F: signalisation de bout en bout | (sens gen´ eral)´

S: sen~ alizacion´ de extremo a extremo | (sentido general)

A signalling method in which signals are transmitted from one end of a multi-link connection to the other end

where processing of these signals is required.

2018

end-to-end signalling

F: signalisation de bout en bout

S: sen~ alizacion´ de extremo a extremo

The capability to transfer signalling information of end point significance directly between signalling end points in

order to provide a requesting user with a basic or supplementary service.

2019

end-to-end signalling

F: signalisation de bout en bout

S: sen~ alizacion´ de extremo a extremo

A procedure for the exchange of signalling information directly between signalling entities in an originating

exchange and a destination exchange for purposes of supporting certain user services.

2020

pass along method

F: methode´ du ``faire passer''

S: metodo´ de paso de largo

A method for transporting signalling messages, whereby the signalling information is sent along the signalling path

of a previously established physical connection.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 57

2021 signalling system




S: sistema de sen~ alizacion´

The procedures for the interpretation and use of a repertoire of signals together with the hardware and/or software needed for the generation, transmission, and reception of these signals.

2022

en-bloc signalling

F: signalisation ``en bloc''

S: sen~ alizacion´ en bloque

A signalling method in which the address digits are assembled into one block for onward transmission, the block

containing all of the address information necessary to route the call to its destination.

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2023

compelled signalling (general sense)

F: signalisation asservie | (sens gen´ eral)´

S: sen~ alizacion´ de secuencia obligada | (sentido general)

A signalling method in which, after one signal (or message) has been sent, the sending of any further signals (or

messages) in the same direction is inhibited until the signal sent has been acknowledged in the opposite direction by the receiving terminal and the acknowledgement has been received.

2024 compelled signalling (fully compelled; continuous compelled)




S: sen~ alizacion´ de secuencia obligada (totalmente obligada; continuamente obligada)

A signalling method in which the signal to be transmitted as applied continuously until acknowledged or until a timeout occurs. Upon recognition of the initial signal, the acknowledgement signal is applied continuously until the cessation of the initial signal or until a timeout occurs. The cessation of the aknowledgement signal may provoke the beginning of the next subsequent compelled cycle. In addition to the acknowledgement, the acknowledgement signal may carry other signalling information (e.g. concerning the next cycle).

2025 overlap address signalling




S: sen~ alizacion´ de direccion´ con superposicion´

A signalling method in which the onward transmission of address signals from a switching centre may commence before the reception of all the address signals over the preceding link has been completed.

2026 overlap line signalling




S: sen~ alizacion´ de linea´ con superposicion´

A signalling method in which the onward transmission of a line signal from a switching centre may commence before the recognition time of the line signal being received expires.

2030

direct current signalling (d.c. signalling)

F: signalisation en courant continu

S: sen~ alizacion´ en corriente continua (sen~ alizacion´ en c.c.)

A signalling method in which the signalling information may be represented by controlling the direct current

magnitude, polarity, and duration or a combination thereof.

2031 loop/disconnect signalling

F: signalisation par ouverture de boucle

S: sen~ alizacion´ por interrupcion´ del bucle

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 59

2032

A direct current signalling method in which the signals are represented by the breaking of a loop circuit.

alternating current signalling (a.c. signalling)

F: signalisation en courant alternatif

S: sen~ alizacion´ en corriente alterna (sen~ alizacion´ en c.a.)

A signalling method in which the signalling information is represented by means of pulsed alternating current

having a frequency below the telephone speech band.

2033 voice-frequency signalling (VF signalling)




S: sen~ alizacion´ en frecuencia vocal (sen~ alizacion´ FV)

A signalling method in which the signalling information is based on the use of currents which have frequencies within the telephone speech band.

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2034

multi-frequency code signalling (MFC signalling)

F: signalisation multifrequences´ (signalisation MF)

S: sen~ alizacion´ en codigo´ multifrecuencia (sen~ alizacion´ CMF)

A voice-frequency signalling method in which the signalling information is represented by compound signals,

each consisting of n frequencies from a set of m frequencies.

2038

dual seizure

F: prise simultanee´

S: doble toma; toma simultanea´

The condition which occurs when in bothway operation two exchanges attempt to seize the same circuit at

approximately the same time.

2039

interruption control

F: contr| le d'interruption

S: proteccion´ contra las interrupciones

A system which monitors a pilot for interruptions on FDM systems and which transmits an indication to the

swiching equipment.

2040

signal spillover (in VF signalling)

F: partie debordante´ d'un signal | (dans un systeme de signalisation a frequences´

vocales)



S: rebasamiento de sen~ al | (en sen~ alizacion´ FV)

That part of a VF signal which passes in band from one link to the other in a multi-link connection before the connection between the links has been split at the incoming end.

2041

signal imitation (in VF signalling)

F: imitation de signaux | (dans un systeme de signalisation a frequences´

vocales)



S: imitacion´ de sen~ al | (en sen~ alizacion´ FV)

An unwanted signal produced within the signalling band by speech or other currents which are not genuine signals causing the response of a signal receiver.

2042

guarding (in VF signalling)

F: protection | (dans un systeme de signalisation a frequences´

vocales)



S: guarda | (en sen~ alizacion´ FV)

Rendering ineffective the signal imitation by recognizing the simultaneous presence of frequencies outside the signalling band.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 61

2043

splitting (in VF signalling)

F: coupure | (dans un systeme de signalisation a frequences´

vocales)



S: desprendimiento | (en sen~ alizacion´ FV)

A switching function which provides disconnection or isolation of that part of a channel which:

-- preceeds the point where the signalling frequency(ies) is(are) injected;

-- succeeds the point where the signal receiver is connected.

Splitting when receiving a signal prevents false operation of signalling equipment by signal reflections and signal spill-over.

Splitting when sending a signal prevents interference from a preceding circuit or near-end equipment.

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2050

signalling information

F: information de signalisation

S: informacion´ de sen~ alizacion´

The information content of a signal or a signalling message.

2051

address

F: adresse

S: direccion´

A name which indicates the source or destination of an intended instance of communication.

2052

band number

F: numero´ de bande

S: numero´ de banda

A subdivision of the address label, containing the most significant bits, used for routing the signal message and

possibly for identifying the circuit group containing the traffic circuit concerned.

2053

address signal

F: signal d'adresse

S: sen~ al de direccion´

A signal containing one element of the part of the selection signals which indicate the destination of a call initiated

by a customer, network facility, etc.

2054

address signal complete

F: signal d'adresse complet

S: sen~ al de direccion´ completa

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating that signals required for routing the call to the called party have

been received and that no called party's line condition signals will be sent.

2055

address-incomplete signal

F: signal d'adresse incomplet

S: sen~ al de direccion´ incompleta

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating that the number of address signals received is not sufficient for

setting up the call.

2056 end-of-pulsing (ST) signal

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 63

F: signal de fin de numerotation´

S: sen~ al de fin de numeracion´ (SFN)

An address signal sent in the forward direction indicating that there are no more address signals to follow.

2057

call-failure signal

F: signal d'echec´ de l'appel

S: sen~ al de llamada infructuosa

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating the failure of a call set-up attempt due to the lapse of a time-out

or a fault not covered by specific signals.

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2058

ringing tone; ringback tone (USA)

F: tonalite´ de retour d'appel

S: tono de llamada

A tone which indicates that the ringing function is being applied at the called end.

2059

release-guard signal

F: signal de liberation´ de garde

S: sen~ al de liberacion´ de guarda

A signal sent in the backward direction in response to the clear-forward signal when the circuit concerned is

brought into the idle condition.

2060

clear-forward signal

F: signal de fin

S: sen~ al de fin (desconexion)´

A signal sent in the forward direction to terminate the call or call attempt and release the circuit concerned. This

signal is normally sent when the calling party clears.

2061

clear-back signal

F: signal de raccrochage

S: sen~ al de colgar

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating that the called party has cleared.

2062

confusion signal

F: signal de confusion

S: sen~ al de confusion´

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating that an exchange is unable to act upon a message received

from

2070

the preceding exchange because the message is considered unreasonable.

message

F: message

S: mensaje

An assembly of information within a protocol transferred as an entity in a telecommunication process.

Note -- Specific qualifiers may be used to indicate a particular application, e.g., alarm, message.

2071

signalling message

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 65


F: message (de signalisation)

S: mensaje de sen~ alizacion´

An assembly of signalling information pertaining to a call, management transaction, etc., comprising also elements for delimitation, sequencing and error control, that is transferred as an entity.

2074

optional part

F: partie facultative

S: parte facultativa; parte opcional

Part of a message that contains parameters that may not occur in any particular message type.

Note -- Other qualifiers may be used in specific applications, for example, mandatory part.

66

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9


2080

initial address message (IAM)

F: message initial d'adresse (MIA)

S: mensaje inicial de direccion´ (MID)

A type of message sent in the forward direction at call set-up. It contains address information and other

information relating to the routing and handling of the call.

initial address message with additional information (IAI)

F: message initial d'adresse avec informations supplementaires´ (IAI)

S: mensaje inicial de direccion´ con informacion´ adicional (MII)

A type of message sent first in the forward direction at call set-up. It contains address, routing and handling information, such as charging and supplementary services information to be used in the call set-up procedures.

2081

subsequent address message (SAM)

F: message subsequent´ d'adresse (MSA)

S: mensaje subsiguiente de direccion´ (MSD)

A type of message sent in the forward direction subsequent to the initial address message and containing further

address information.

2082 subsequent address message with one signal




S: mensaje subsiguiente de direccion´ con una sen~ al

A type of message sent in the forward direction subsequent to the initial address message or to the subsequent address message and containing only one address signal.

2083

NSAP address (OSI-)

F: adresse NSAP (OSI)

S: direccion´ PASR (de la ISA)

A global address as defined for OSI which is understandable over any network and can be used to address

between networks.

2084 address complete (network)




S: direccion´ completa (red)

A message sent in the backward direction indicating that all the address (number) signals required by the network for routing the call to the called party have been received.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 67

2085 address complete (alerting)




S: direccion´ completa (aviso)

A message sent in the backward direction indicating that all the address signals required for routing the call to the called party have been received and that the called party is being alerted.

2086

connect message

F: message de connexion

S: mensaje de conexion´

A message sent in the backward direction indicating that all the address signals required for routing the call to the

called party have been received, and that the called party has answered.

68 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

2087

continuity check message

F: message de contr| le de continuite´

S: mensaje de prueba de continuidad

A type of message containing a continuity signal or a continuity-failure signal.

2088

end-of-selection signal

F: signal de fin de selection´

S: sen~ al de fin de seleccion´

A signal sent in the backward direction indicating the successful completion or unsuccessful termination of the

call set-up process, and which may contain information or the called party's line condition.

Note -- The functions of this signal in Signalling System No. 7 are provided by the Address Complete message, and the Unsuccessful Call Set-up message.

2089

delayed release message (DRS)

F: message de liberation´ retardee´ (MLR)

S: mensaje de liberacion´ diferida (LID)

A message sent in either direction, generated by the network, in response to a request to release a call, if the

network is applying a hold condition to the connection.

2090

message sequencing

F: mise en sequence´ des messages

S: secuenciacion´ de mensajes

The procedures for ensuring that received messages are processed in the correct order.

2091

unreasonable message

F: message inattendu

S: mensaje irrazonable (o irracional)

A message with an inappropriate signal content, an incorrect signal direction, or an inappropriate place in the

message sequence.

2092

reasonableness check

F: contr| le de vraisemblance

S: prueba de racionabilidad (o de racionalidad)

A procedure for verfifying whether the signalling information of a received signal message is reasonable in

relation to the sequence of previously received signal messages for that circuit.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 69

2093

call spill-over

F: empietement´ de communications

S: rebasamiento de llamada

Receipt of an abnormally delayed signalling message from a previous call at a switching centre whilst a new call

is being set up on that circuit.

2094

transaction (in signalling applications)

F: transaction | (dans les applications de signalisation)

S: transaccion´ | (en aplicaciones de sen~ alizacion)´

An interchange of enquiry and response messages between signalling points that transfers information.

70

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2095

enquiry (in a transaction)

F: demande | (dans une transaction)

S: averiguacion;´ indagacion´ | (en una transaccion)´

A signal or signals (possibly sent as a sequence of messages) requesting specific information.

2096

response (in a transaction)

F: reponse´ | (dans une transaction)

S: respuesta | (en una transaccion)´

A signal or signals (possibly sent as a sequence of messages) containing information requested by an enquiry.

2.1

2101

Structure and generic applications

message transfer part





S: parte (de) transferencia de mensajes

The functional part of a common channel signalling system which transfers signal messages as required by all the users, and which performs the necessary subsidiary functions, for example error control and signalling security.

2102 user part




S: parte (de) usuario

A functional part of the common channel signalling system which transfers signalling messages via the message transfer part. Different types of user parts exist (e.g. for telephone and data services), each of which is specific to a particular use of the signalling system.

2103 signalling network

F: reseau´ de signalisation

S: red de sen~ alizacion´

A network used for signalling and consisting of signalling points and connecting signalling links.

2104

signalling network

F: reseau´ semaphore´

S: red de sen~ alizacion´

A network used for transfer of signalling messages and consisting of signalling points and connecting common

channel signalling links.

Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 71

2106

signalling point

F: point semaphore´

S: punto de sen~ alizacion´

A node in a signalling network which either originates and receives signal messages, or transfers signal

messages from one signalling link to another, or both.

Note -- Signalling point may be qualified by a prefix, such as International, to denote a specific application.

72 Fascicle VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9

2107

(signalling) originating point

F: point semaphore´ d'origine

S: punto de origen (de la sen~ alizacion)´

A signalling point in which a message is generated.

2109

(signalling) destination point

F: point semaphore´ de destination

S: punto de destino (de la sen~ alizacion)´

A signalling point to which a message is destined.

2110

adjacent signalling points

F: points semaphores´ adjacents

S: puntos de sen~ alizacion´ adyacentes

Two signalling points that are directly interconnected by one or more signalling links.

2111

connection end-point

F: point terminal de connexion

S: punto extremo de conexion´

A signalling point which may be either originating or destination.

2112

signalling point numbering plan

F: plan de numerotage´ des points semaphores´

S: plan de numeracion´ de puntos de sen~ alizacion´

A formal description of the method of translating end-user provided address information into an address

understandable by the signalling network.

2113

signalling point restart

F: redemarrage´ d'un point semaphore´

S: rearranque de punto de sen~ alizacion´

A procedure that allows a graceful increase of traffic to a restarting node.

2114

signalling point code

F: code d'un point semaphore´

S: codigo´ de punto de sen~ alizacion´

Fascicle

VI.1 -- Rec. Q.9 73


A binary code uniquely identifying a signalling point in a signalling network. This code is used, according to its position in the label, either as destination point code or as originating point code.

2116

signalling link

F: canal semaphore´ (liaison de signalisation)

S: enlace de sen~ alizacion´

A transmission means which consists of a signalling data link and its transfer control functions, used for reliable

transfer of signalling messages.

2117

unavailable signalling link

F: canal semaphore´ indisponible

S: enlace de sen~ alizacion´ indisponible

A signalling link which has been deactivated and cannot therefore carry signalling traffic.

74

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2118

data channel

F: voie de donnees´

S: canal de datos

A unidirectional transmission path for data, with transmission terminal equipment at both ends.

2119

signalling link group

F: faisceau de canaux semaphores´ (faisceau de liaisons de signalisation)

S: haz de enlaces de sen~ alizacion´

A set of signalling link(s) directly connecting two signalling points, and having the same physical characteristics

(e.g., bit rate, propagation delay, etc.).

2120 regular signalling link




S: enlace de sen~ alizacion´ regular

The signalling link which normally carries some particular parcel of signalling traffic.

2121

reserve signalling link

F: canal semaphore´ de secours (liaison de signalisation de reserve)´

S: enlace de sen~ alizacion´ de reserva

The signalling link which can be used to carry all, or part of, the signalling traffic of a regular signalling link when

the latter has failed or has been withdrawn from service.

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