PMC-Sierra Announces 336-Channel T1/E1/DS3/E3 Framer Enabling Wireline and Wireless Network Evolution

PMC-Sierra Announces 336-Channel T1/E1/DS3/E3 Framer Enabling Wireline and Wireless Network Evolution

PMC-Sierra, Inc. announced the PM8310 TEMUX(R) 336, the industry's most integrated and scalable framer solution for next generation voice, wireless and router platforms. The TEMUX 336 uniquely meets the demanding density and feature requirements of both proprietary and AdvancedTCA(R) /Advanced Mezzanine based equipment, enabling carriers to cost-effectively upgrade their existing equipment to meet continued subscriber growth.

TEMUX 336 Addresses Key Line Card Density Challenges Driven by 3G and VoIP Deployments

The TEMUX 336 is a single-chip solution integrating OC-12/STM-4 or 4xOC-3/STM-1 SONET/SDH framers for working and protect links, 336/252 T1/E1 framers, 12 DS3/E3 framers, 12 M13/G.747 multiplexers and 12 VT/TU mappers. The device features:
• Best in class clock control and jitter performance;
• Integrated Extended Serial SONET/SDH Interface;
• Equipment protection interface;
• Small form factor and low power requirements;
• Seamless interconnect with PMC-Sierra Layer 2 solutions; and
• Firmware compatible with previous-generation TEMUX devices.