Next Generation AdvancedTCA

Advanced Telecommunication Computer Architecture (AdvancedTCA) is the first cross- manufacturer and cross-user standard for very high data traffic and new communications services in the telecommunications sector. AdvancedTCA was first established by PICMG (the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group) as PICMG 3.0 Rev. 1 in late 2002. AdvancedTCA boards are capable of transporting, processing and analyzing large volumes of data in real time.  AdvancedTCA systems are typically used in large data volume applications that require high data throughput and a 99.999% availability (carrier grade). High data volumes occur, for example, in media gateway servers when multimedia content such as digitally encoded speech, audio or image data is processed or transmitted.  Carrier-grade systems, such as servers that operate with very high reliability levels, are used primarily by telecommunications and internet service providers who have very high failure safety standards. Scientific applications that involve carrying out and reporting on special research projects in real time are also increasing.