Digital Transmission Hierarchies
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In telecommunications, the two following distinct digital hierarchical structures exist:
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH)
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
The Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy is a technology used in telecommunications networks to transport large quantities of data over digital transport equipment such as fibre optic and microwave radio systems...
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)