iSPAN® 4538 PMC Multiprotocol T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller

Features:

• Freescale MPC8264A(PowerQUICC II™) on-boardprocessor, featuring:
  • 300 MHz RISC CPU, 570 MIPS
  • 64-bit, 66 MHz local data bus
  • 64 MB SDRAM (upgradable to 128 MB)
• Two individually softwareselectable T1/E1/J1 interfaceson front panel. Rear accessinterfaces available using the sister product 4539
• On-board support for multiple network protocols and multiprotocol interworkings:
  • ATM
  • Q.SAAL/GR-2878
  • SS7 (MTP1 & MTP2)
  • Frame Relay
  • HDLC
  • Narrowband SS7 to Broadband SS7 (SS7 over ATM) interworking
  • Custom interworking ofmultiple protocols
• Pre-integrated protocol stacks available using Interphase lower layers and various 3rd party upper layer stacks
• Fast Ethernet on the front panel
• Modular PMC form factor suits CompactPCI®, VME, and proprietary environments
• TDM and UTOPIA interfaces provide access to other CompactPCI slots
• Integrated CSU on T1 lines with support for Facility Data Link saves the need for additional line termination equipment

The growth of the Internet has significantly spurred the growth of data over the PSTN and has resulted in the need to dramatically rearchitect the traditional telephone network. One solution is a converged switching architecture that couples packet switching technology with SS7 intelligence, allowing service providers to utilize conventional Internet access equipment as a cost-effective means of provisioning enhanced Internet services.

The 4538 PMC T1/E1/J1 Communications Controller from Interphase provides a powerful "best in class

Configurations:

• 4538-024: No JTAG/Debug Port
• 4538-025: JTAG/Debug Port