Adc Dsl Systems, Inc.

Anaconda-ericsson Inc.

Carl E Gabrielson, Jr

Gary Gottlieb

Dale Terrien

James E Holbrook

Theodore M Stump

Charles W Thode

Robert L Ashlock

David J Rasmussen

Douglas P Kerr

A system of terminating signals in a telecommunication system is disclosed. In one embodiment a line card comprises functional circuitry, line card connector contacts and a termination resistor. The functional circuitry is used to interface first type ports with second type ports. The line card connector contacts are adapted to be selectively coupled to a backplane of a chassis. The termination resistor is adapted to terminate signal lines when a jumper is coupled across select line card contacts.

Termination for a line card in a telecommunication system

An automatic self-test apparatus for use in a digital multiplexed communication system and self-testing idle circuitry coupled to idle telephone lines. The apparatus utilizes a tone generator which generates digital words describing an analog test signal and a detector which detects digital data on the internal data bus which describes this self-test analog signal. The data from the tone generator is coupled to the circuitry connected to the idle line through a time division multiplexer under the control of a controller consisting of a programmed microprocessor. The microprocessor controls when the transfer is made and to which telephone line it is directed. This control is accomplished by writing a control word to a multiplexer naming the source and destination for the transfer and the time slot in which it is to occur. When the circuitry connected to the idle line functions properly, the controller proceeds to the next idle line. If a malfunction is detected, the controller sets an alarm.

Automatic self-test system for a digital multiplexed telecommunication

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Santa Ana, CA, United States of America

Carl E Gabrielson, Jr