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iSPAN® 4538 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller (EOL)

Dual Port, Front-Access Multiprotocol Controller for CompactPCI and AdvancedTCA Platforms


Features:
  • END OF LIFE - LAST SHIP DATE DEC, 2010
  • Freescale MPC8264A(PowerQUICC II™) on-boardprocessor, featuring:
    • 300 MHz RISC CPU, 570 MIPS
    • 64-bit, 66 MHz local data bus
    • 64 MB SDRAM (upgradable to 128 MB)
  • Two individually software selectable T1/E1/J1 interfaces on front panel. Rear access interfaces available using the sister product 4539
  • On-board support for multiple network protocols and multiprotocol interworkings:
    • ATM
    • Q.SAAL/GR-2878
    • SS7 (MTP1 & MTP2)
    • Frame Relay
    • HDLC
    • Narrowband SS7 to Broadband SS7 (SS7 over ATM) interworking
    • Custom interworking ofmultiple protocols
  • Pre-integrated protocol stacks available using Interphase lower layers and various 3rd party upper layer stacks
  • Fast Ethernet on the front panel
  • Modular PMC form factor suits CompactPCI®, VME, and proprietary environments
  • TDM and UTOPIA interfaces provide access to other CompactPCI slots
  • Integrated CSU on T1 lines with support for Facility Data Link saves the need for additional line termination equipment

The growth of the Internet has significantly spurred the growth of data over the PSTN and has resulted in the need to converge switching and packet architectures as a cost-effective means of provisioning enhanced Internet services. The 4538 PMC T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller from Interphase provides a powerful best-in-class communications I/O solution for SS7/Ethernet gateways, intelligent peripherals, and softswitches driving this convergence.



Configurations:
  • 4538-024: No JTAG/Debug Port
  • 4538-025: JTAG/Debug Port

Applications

  • Wireless Base Station COntroller (BSC)
  • Serving/Gateway GPRS Support Node (SGSN/GGSN)
  • Mobile Switching Center (MSC)
  • Home Location Register (HLR)
  • Softswitch
  • Media Gateway Controller (MGC)
  • Signaling Gateway
  • SCP / STP / SSP

Product Documents

4538 Data Sheet
Request User Guide

Specifications

  • Bus Type: PMC (PCI 2.2 Compliant)
  • Data Transfer: 32-bit
  • OpenBoot Interface: IEEE 1275
  • Buffer RAM: 64 MB
  • Length: 149 mm
  • Width: 74 mm
  • Indicators: Board Operational, Link Active
  • Altitude: 0 to 15,000 ft
  • Relative Humidity: 10 % to 95 % Non-condensing
  • Temperature: 0 to 55° C