Structure of the SS#7 Basically the SS#7 can be subdivided into the following major

parts: Message Transfer Part (MTP) Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP) User Part (e.g. ISUP - ISDN user part) Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) Telephone User Part (TUP) Operations Maintenance and Administration Part (OMAP) Intelligent Network Application Part (INAP) Mobile Application Part (MAP)

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1.7.1 Functions of the MTP

quick and error-free transmission of messages between exchanges (signalling points) routing of messages to their destination signalling point distribution of messages to the appropriate user part within the destination signalling point rerouting of messages in case of signalling network failures(e.g. break down of signalling links or signalling transfer points)

1.7.2 Functions of the SCCP

establishment and control of signalling connections (i.e. logical ,end-to-end' connections between signalling points via the common channel signalling links). possibility of world-wide addressing for signalling points. SCCP possesses its own routing label. connection-oriented or connectionless message transfer additional functions for the transfer of messages between exchanges and other signalling points (e.g. databases). combined with the MTP as the Network Service Part (NSP).

1.7.3 Functions of the ISDN-user part

the signalling functions for the control of calls, for the processing of services and facilities and for the administration of circuits in ISDN (voice and non-voice applications). interfaces to MTP and SCCP for the transport of message signal units. ISDN-UP can use SCCP functions for end-to-end signalling offers Bearer and Supplementary services