CPC348 Eight Port CompactPCI WAN Communications Adapter
Performance Technologies' CPC348 Intelligent Synchronous WAN Communications Adapter provides eight high performance synchronous/serial channels for WAN connectivity. The adapter 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 CPC348 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 6U CompactPCI systems | 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 |
| Eight high speed channels | Capable of sustaining 2 Mbps per port for the variety of protocols used in synchronous data communications |
| 16MB of shared DRAM Memory ¡@ |
Handles onboard protocol processing and heavy traffic loads without compromising system performance |
| Based on the Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® Processor | Provides high-speed, onboard protocol execution with minimal system utilization |
| V.35, RS-422, and RS-232 line interfaces | For various communications applications |
| Front and Rear panel I/O | Rear panel I/O through J3 & J5, front panel I/O through 80 pin D-connectors |
| Hot Swap Support | Complies with the latest PICMG Hot Swap Specification |
| 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® |
The CPC348 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 CPC348 capitalizes on the leading edge capabilities of the MPC860MH, Motorola's PowerQUICC®-based datacomm processor. This device is specifically designed as a very high performance, specialized communications controller.
The CPC348 adapter enhances overall system performance by utilizing the onboard intelligence and large 16 MB DRAM array dedicated exclusively to the PowerQUICC®. This provides adequate memory space for accepting WAN application programs upon boot, and for data storage during program execution.
Critical to any fault tolerant/HA system is the ability to "hot swap" its board level components. The CPC348 fully complies with PICMG hot swap specifications to the HA level. 80mm rear transition modules for the CPC348 improve reliability by being fully passive (no active components).
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.
Performance Technologies' 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, our ComLink™ 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 | 8 Ports @ 2 Mbps bi-directional, simultaneously, sustained 8 Mbps max line speed |
| Processor | 50 MHz Motorola MPC860MH PowerQUICC® (4 and 8 port) 33 MHz Motorola QUICC® (8 port) |
| Memory | 16 MB shared DRAM |
| Bus Structure | CPCI Revision 3.0 compliant, including all PCI required configuration registers and protocols |
| Physical Interface | RS-232C/DB25, RS-449/DB37, and V.35/M34 |
| 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 |
| Specification Compliance | CPCI Revision 2.1 compliant, including all PCI required configuration
registers and protocols PICMG 2.1 Hot Swap compliant |
| MTBF | > 400,000 power-on hours (POH) |
| Power | 11 watts maximum (2.2 A @ +5 V) |
| Dimensions | 6U Eurocard form factor |
| 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) |