PRELIMINARY
Glossary
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Glossary
This glossary lists abbreviations and acronyms used in texts dealing
with RBS 2401. Some basic terms and acronyms needed for
cross-references are included in the list.
In the RBS manuals, terminology defined by Ericsson GSM System is
used.
Terms and Abbreviations
An arrow -> is used to indicate a reference to another entry in this list.
Abis
GSM interface standard defining attributes
of the communication between BSC and
BTS.
AC
Alternating Current
AGW
Abis Gateway
ARFCN
Absolute Radio Frequency Channel
Number
BCCH
Broadcast Control CHannel
Downlink only broadcast channel for
broadcast of general information at a base
station, on a base station basis.
BSC
Base Station Controller
GSM network node for control of one or
more BTSs.
BSCSim
Base Station Controller Simulator
BSIC
Base Transceiver Station Identity Code
BSS
Base Station System
GSM network logical unit comprising one
BSC and one or more BTSs.
BTS
Base Transceiver Station
GSM network unit operating on a set of
radio frequency channels in one cell.
Cabinet
The physical housing of a base station.
Cascade connections
Connection of several cabinets by the
PCM cable. Similar to serial connection.
-> Cascading
Cascading
Connection of several cabinets by the
PCM cable. Similar to serial connection.
-> Cascade connections
LZN 302 14
P3A-1
1999-11-10
155 (158)
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