Description

The PM8310A-FGI is a high density T1/E1, DS3/E3 framer, VT/TU mapper, and M13 multiplexer with integrated SONET/SDH framers for OC-12/STM-4 and 4xOC-3/STM-1 applications. It is designed to be used in a wide range of applications such as ATCA/AMC line cards, voice and media gateways, routers, and multi-service and edge aggregation switches.

Specifications and features

• 8 OC-3/STM-1 or 2 OC-12/STM-4 SONET/SDH framers
• 336 T1/252 E1 framers
• 12 M13 multiplexers, including support for G.747 multiplexing
• 12 DS3/E3 framers
• High order path processor for a SONET STS-12 or an SDH STM-4
• Tributary path processor for 336 VT1.5/TU-11s or 252 VT2/TU-12s
• Byte-synchronous and bit-asynchronous mapper for 336 VT1.5/TU-11s or 252 VT2/TU-12s
• Tributary path processor for 12 TU-3s
• Mapper for 12 DS3s or 12 E3s (TU-3 and AU-3)

Application Scenarios

• ATCA/AMC-based line cards
• Voice and media gateways
• Wireless base station controllers (BSC) and radio network controllers (RNC)
• Routers and multi-service switches
• Edge aggregation switches
• Multi-service provisioning platforms

Comparison

The PM8310A-FGI offers high density T1/E1, DS3/E3 framer, VT/TU mapper, and M13 multiplexer capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of applications. It integrates SONET/SDH framers for OC-12/STM-4 and 4xOC-3/STM-1 applications. However, one potential disadvantage is that it may not be suitable for applications that require higher capacity or specialized features.

• High density framer, mapper, and multiplexer capabilities
• Integration of SONET/SDH framers
• Scalability and flexibility for various applications

• May not be suitable for higher capacity or specialized applications