PTI's PMC334 Intelligent Synchronous WAN Communications Module provides four high performance synchronous/serial channels for WAN connectivity. The module is ideally suited for use within SS7 nodes, or as an interface to T1 routers, DSU/CSUs, frame relay access devices, high speed modems, or other high speed communication devices.
The PMC334 plays 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.
| Multipurpose intelligent WAN communications adapter | For network connections within SS7 nodes, as an interface to T1 routers, DSU/CSUs, frame relay access devices, high speed modems, or other high speed communication devices |
| Four high speed channels | Capable of sustaining 2 Mbps per port for the variety of protocols used in synchronous data communications |
| 4MB of shared DRAM Memory ¡@ |
Handles onboard protocol processing and heavy traffic loads without compromising system performance |
| Based on the Motorola MC68360 QUICC® Processor | Provides high-speed, onboard protocol execution with minimal system utilization |
| Front or Rear I/O | Front panel 80 pin connector or TTL lines routed through the PMC P14 connector for rear panel I/O line interface level conversion |
| 128 KB flash PROM | Simplifies field firmware upgrades |
| Integrated WAN Communications Software | PTI's WAN Protocol Suite includes HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD, X.25, and PPP |
| Broad Operating System Support | Solaris®, Windows NT®, Linux® |
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The PMC334 is designed as a fully programmable communications subsystem capable of sustaining high data rates for a variety of protocols used in synchronous data communications.
The architecture of the PMC334 capitalizes on the intelligence of Motorola's MC68360 QUICC® datacomm processor, enabling it as a specialized communications controller.
The PMC334 module enhances overall system performance by utilizing its onboard intelligence and large DRAM array to handle much of the low level communications that typically burden the host system. The DRAM also eases the downloading of protocols for stand-alone code execution by relegating most of the serial I/O communication related processing to the PMC334.
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.
PTI's comprehensive suite of WAN communications protocols provides complete WAN connectivity solutions for Frame Relay, HDLC, LAPD, X.25, and PPP protocols. Operating system support includes Solaris®, Windows NT®, and Linux®.
For the Solaris® environment, PTI's ComLinkTM Communications Software provides both a transparent link to all SunLink® protocols, as well as a documented set of driver primitives for developing synchronous/serial related applications.
| Performance | 4 Ports @ 2 Mbps bi-directional, simultaneously, sustained 8 Mbps max line speed |
| Processor | 25 MHz Motorola MC68360 QUICC® |
| Memory | 4 MB shared DRAM |
| Bus Structure | Single-width 32 bit, conforms to IEEE P1386.1 and 1386PCI Revision 2.1 compliant |
| Physical Interface | Front panel I/O: via 80 pin connector Rear panel I/O: TTL signals routed through PMC P14 connector |
| Modem Control | CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RTS (also RI, LT for V.35) |
| Protocol Support | HDLC, Frame Relay, LAPD, X.25, and PPP |
| Compliance | All currently applicable ANSI/ISO standards |
| MTBF | > 400,000 power-on hours (POH) |
| Power | 9 watts maximum (1.75 A @ +5 V) |
| Dimensions | 149 mm x 74 mm |
| 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) |