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ATCA Design Considerations for Telecommunication Platforms
Abstract
This white paper reviews the Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA or ATCA) standard and the benefits that it delivers to Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) and Carriers. ATCA addresses the market need for cost optimization at the system and infrastructure levels by enabling an ecosystem of carrier-grade off-the shelf chassis, I/O and processing blades. This paper describes some of the hardware requirements like backplane capacities and equipment protection mechanisms. Moreover, readers will learn how PMC-Sierra’s PM8310 TEMUX 336 enables OEMs to address these hardware requirements effectively.
About PMC
PMC-Sierra is a leading provider of broadband communications and storage semiconductors for metro, access, fiber to the home, wireless infrastructure, storage, laser printers, and fiber access gateway equipment. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support, including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe, Israel and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the PMCS symbol. For more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com.
About the Authors
Kevin So is a Product Marketing Engineer in the Communications Product Division at PMC-Sierra and is responsible for Metro Transport and Wireless Backhaul products including Channelized SONET/SDH framers, PDH and Ethernet-over-SONET/SDH (EoS) mapping solutions. Previously, Mr. So held technical sales and R&D positions, including engineering roles with Nortel Networks Optical Components and CDMA divisions. Mr. So holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Carleton University (Ottawa) and an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Queen’s University (Kingston).
Gerry Leavey is a Business Development Manager and Technology Consultant at PMC-Sierra.
A communications systems architect, he is PMC-Sierra’s primary representative to the Open Base Station Architecture Initiative (OBSAI) organization and is a key contributor to the Reference Point 3 (RP3) interface standard. Previously, Gerry has held management and design positions with British Telecom, AT&T Network Systems, Lucent Technologies, and Toucan Technology. Gerry graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Amir Janwari is currently a student enrolled in the Computer Science program at the University of Lethbridge (Alberta).
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