A scheme to determine buffer capacity for SDH multiplexing

We present a method for multiplexing C-3 payload according to the ITU-T recommendations G.707, G.708 and G.709. Our technique eliminates signal rate variations, which occur in various multiplexing structures in the SDH networks, by using a buffer. Calculations related to the buffer capacity for C-3 payload are also presented. The proposed methodology is expected to be an efficient solution for multiplexing C-3 and other containers in the SDH networks.