Common use of Loop Concentrator/Multiplexer Clause in Contracts

Loop Concentrator/Multiplexer. 8.4.1.1 Definition: 8.4.1.1.1 The Loop Concentrator/Multiplexer is the Network Element that: (a) aggregates lower bit rate or bandwidth signals to higher bit rate or bandwidth signals (multiplexing); (b) disaggregates higher bit rate or bandwidth signals to lower bit rate or bandwidth signals (demultiplexing); (c) aggregates a specified number of signals or channels to fewer channels (concentrating); (d) performs signal conversion, including encoding of signals (e.g., analog to digital and digital to analog signal conversion); and (e) in some instances performs electrical to optical (E/O) conversion. 8.4.1.1.2 The Loop Concentrator/Multiplexer function may be provided through a DLC system, channel bank, multiplexer or other equipment at which traffic is encoded and decoded, multiplexed and demultiplexed, or concentrated. _________________________________ /7/ Per First Order at 8. Attachment 3