Performance Technologies' Intelligent T1/J1/E1 WAN Telecommunications Adapter for the PCI Bus provides OEMs and integrators with a two-port T1/J1/E1 serial communications interface. This adapter is ideal for SS7, Frame Relay or any channelized connection to SS7 network elements, signaling and media gateway devices, wireless nodes, or remote access servers and multiplexers. (See Applications below)
The adapters have been designed as a fully programmable communications sub-systems with onboard RISC communications processors. Integrated CSU/DSUs further simplify system development and eliminate the need for costly external devices.
These adapters play a significant role in making Performance Technologies a full-line supplier of innovative telecommunications and networking products that enable the convergence of wireline, wireless and next generation Internet Protocol networks.
| Two-port, high-speed intelligent WAN telecommunications adapter for the PCI bus | For network connections within SS7 network elements, wireless nodes, signaling and media gateway devices, or remote access servers |
| Based on the Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® Processor | Provides high-speed, onboard protocol execution with minimal system utilization |
| Integrated CSU/DSUs | Onboard Layer 1 interface eliminates the need for costly external CSU/DSUs |
| T1, J1 and E1 (120, 110 or 75 Ohms) support | Multiple versions for termination flexibility |
| Up to 32 MB of shared DRAM Memory | Handles onboard protocol processing and heavy traffic loads without compromising system performance |
| 512 KB Flash PROM | Simplifies field firmware upgrades |
| Integrated WAN Communications Software | Our WAN Protocol Suite includes SS7, Channel7 MTP-2,HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD and X.25 |
| Broad Operating System Support | Solaris®, Windows NT®, Linux® |
The architecture of the PCI37x capitalizes on the leading edge capabilities of the MPC860MH, Motorola's PowerQUICC®-based datacomm processor. This device, specifically designed as a specialized communications controller, offers very high performance and full channelization of the T1/J1/E1 spans.
The processing power and 32MB DRAM array allows the adapters to execute Layer 2 communications activities directly onboard, handling most of the low-level communications activities that burden host workstations and servers. By relegating most or all T1/J1/E1 communication-related processing to the PCI37x, the host system can operate much more efficiently, freeing it to process other tasks. The result is the highest possible system performance.
With a well defined API, the integrated protocol suite from Performance Technologies reduces time to market by eliminating unnecessary development time at the hardware/protocol level. The protocols for our standard WAN hardware products enable development engineers to proceed directly to integration and application development efforts.
Our comprehensive suite of WAN communications protocols provides complete WAN connectivity solutions for SS7, Channel7™ MTP-2, Frame Relay, HDLC, LAPD, and X.25 protocols. Operating system support includes Solaris®, Windows NT®, and Linux®.
For the Solaris® environment, our ChanneLink™ Communications Software provides both a transparent link to all SunLink® protocols, as well as a documented set of driver primitives for developing T1, J1 or E1 related applications.
| Performance | 2 Ports @ 1.544 Mbps (T1 and J1) 1 Port @ 2.048 Mbps (E1) 48 Clear-channels @ 64Kbps |
| Processor | 80 MHz Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® 40 MHz Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® 64 HDLC channels 52 K Dhrystone minimum |
| Memory | 32 MB shared DRAM |
| Bus Structure | PCI Revision 2.1 compliant, including all PCI required configuration registers and protocols |
| Physical Interface | 2 RJ-48C (RJ-45) connectors(T1/100, J1/110, E1/120), 2 DB9 to BNC (E1/75) |
| Layer 1 Interface | Dallas Semiconductor: DS2151Q (T1), DS2152L (J1), DS2153Q (E1) |
| Protocol Support | SS7, Channel7 MTP-2, HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD, and X.25 |
| Compliance | ANSI T1.403-1989, AT&T TR-62411, CCITT G.703, G.704, G.706, G.823, I.431 |
| Certifications | FCC Class A, CE |
| MTBF | > 200,000 power-on hours (POH) |
| Power | 9 watts maximum (1.75 A @ +5 V) |
| Dimensions | 17.5 cm x 10.7 cm |
| Temperature | Operating: 0¢X to 50¢X C (32¢X to 122¢X F) Non-operating: -20¢X to 80¢X C (-4¢X to 176¢X F) |