Embedded Computing Teledatacom™ Glossary

DLC (Digital Loop Carrier)

A multiplexing/de-multiplexing system that typically has a high bandwidth fiber connection to a Central Office out one side, and provides copper interfaces to many residences out the other side. DLC's are deployed where there is fiber installed to a neighborhood, but copper to the homes. DLC's are less expensive to deploy than Fiber to the Home or Fiber to the Curb because there's only one optoelectric conversion required.