Zarlink Introduces Carrier-Class Synchronization Chip for AdvancedTCA, AMC and MicroTCA Applications

Zarlink Introduces Carrier-Class Synchronization Chip for AdvancedTCA, AMC and MicroTCA Applications

Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today launched a single-chip, ultra-low jitter synchronizer that solves the timing challenges posed by the popular AdvancedTCA (telecommunications computing architecture), AMC (advanced mezzanine card) and MicroTCA architectures. Feature rich and highly integrated, the ZL30117 chip meets or exceeds international standards and is the smallest and lowest power synchronizer for open-platform telecom architectures.

ZL™30117 analog/digital PLL (phase locked loop) achieves industry's lowest jitter, with robust and stable clocks for SONET/SDH in open-platform telecom architectures

ATCA is gaining acceptance as an open architecture for adaptable, modular design in next-generation communications equipment. AMC is an open specification for mezzanine cards optimized for, but not limited to, ATCA applications.

MicroTCA is a cost-optimized architecture that uses AMCs that are plugged directly into backplanes. By using standard hardware and software components from multiple vendors, ATCA, AMC, and MicroTCA reduce the time and cost-to-market of high-performance, high-density systems, but present challenges for achieving carrier-grade synchronization reliability.