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WIRED COMMUNICATIONS: Application Resources

Metro/ Edge Switch Fabric Application Notes :: Using Stratix GX Switch Fabric Systems

A switch fabric is an interconnect architecture for redirecting data within a system from one of the ports in a line card to another port in a different line card. The two primary switch fabric...  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: 10G EPON Brings Advantages to the Fiber Access Network

As the deployment of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technologies in the access network accelerates, vendors and technology innovators are looking ahead to solve next-generation applications'...  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: What are LMDS, MMDS?

LMDS, MMDS. Fixed Wireless Broadband. ... 2G & 2.5G Cellular Networks.  >>  

Ethernet White Papers :: AMCC's Pemaquid device enables the cost-effective implementation of Metro-Ethernet for Optical-Based Metro and Long-Haul Transport Networks

For some time now Ethernet has been the protocol of choice in the enterprise, home, and mobile infrastructure for transporting Internet Protocol (IP) data, voice, and video over Local Area Networks...  >>  

Metro/ Edge Network Processing White Papers :: The Value of Co-Processors

Network processing units (NPUs) provide great value to metro network equipment architectures by providing flexible and adaptable processing solutions. Memory-intensive packet searches -routing,...  >>  

Wired Core White Papers :: The Communications Network

A look at the current state of the worldwide communications network and at where it is heading  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: Passive Optical Networks (PON)

Passive Optical Networks (PON) is the leading technology being used in FTTx deployments. PON is different than other optical network topologies in that it is a Point to Multi-Point (P2MP)...  >>  

xDSL Access White Papers :: Dual HDSL/SDSL Analog Front End

Burr-Brown's dual Analog Front End chip greatly reduces the size and cost of a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) system by providing all of the active analog circuitry needed to connect two digital...  >>  

Metro/ Edge Network Processing White Papers :: NPU Designs for Next-Generation Networking Equipment

Overview of network processor technology and explains why RISC-based architectures are insufficient for building next-generation switches and routers.  >>  

ATM/ IP Transport Application Notes :: LLP-W - Link Layer Processor-Wireless

The LLP-W offers a highly integrated solution for multiservice applications such as wireline access network and 2.5G/3G wireless access applications. The full bidirectional data bandwidth of the...  >>  

Wired Metro/ Edge Application Notes :: Interfacing MultiMediaCard with ADSP-2126x SHARC? Processors Application Note (EE-264)

This application note describes how to implement the interface between an ADSP-2126x SHARC processor and a MultiMediaCard (MMC). The application note also describes the MMC command format and...  >>  

SONET/ SDH Application Notes :: Applications of the ZL30406 and MT9046 SONET/SDH Linecard Solutions

This application note provides details on how to combine Zarlink’s Digital PLL products with Zarlink’s ZL30406 SONET/SDH Clock Multiplier Analog PLL to provide a robust, ultra-low...  >>  

Passive Optical Network Application Notes :: PON IC Solutions

Passive Optical Network (PON) ONU and OLT (1310nm, 1490nm) Modules: • Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA). • Post Amplifier. • Integrated Laser Driver & Post Amplifier.  >>  

Ethernet Application Notes :: Running Two Network Interfaces with ADSP-BF537 Blackfin Processors

This EE-Note describes how to simultaneously run two network interfaces with ADSP-BF537 and ADSP-BF536 Blackfin® processors. This description and all testing are based on a hardware setup...  >>  

Wired Transport White Papers :: Broadband Satellite Access

Market dynamics, architectures, solutions  >>  

Ethernet White Papers :: 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch Applications in ATCA

To help standardize building practices for future platforms, the telecom market is moving toward adopting the Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (ATCA). The availability of silicon solutions...  >>  

Passive Optical Network Application Notes :: Power Amplifier Design for LMDS and Radar Applications

Despite the recent turmoil in the local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) market in North America, there are still promising forecasts for the deployment of fixed high-speed broadband wireless...  >>  

Ethernet Application Notes :: Freescale - MSC8144 Ethernet Performance - Maximizing QUICC Engine Throughput

This application note explains how to configure and run Ethernet-based applications on the MSC8144 DSP to maximize performance and minimize overhead. The example code in the .zip file that...  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: Customizing Multi-Service Access Network Silicon

Broadband access networks are evolving from copper-based infrastructure to a mix of fiber and copper networks. Different technologies such as ADSL, VDSL, cable, Ethernet passive optical network...  >>  

xDSL Access Application Notes :: ADSL Clear EOC Channel Capability

This application report outlines the implementation of a CPE remote management scheme using the clear EOC Channel. The capabilities of the Clear EOC Channel are discussed for G.dmt different...  >>  

Wired Metro/ Edge White Papers :: Standards Based Switching

Traditional parallel bus architectures are history. Rising clock rates and the complexities associated with minimizing skew and delay while managing signal noise and crosstalk have conspired to cap...  >>  

Ethernet Application Notes :: Ethernet Network Interface for ADSP-BF535 Blackfin Processors

Gigabit Ethernet with 1000Mbit/s over standard copper cables is now available. For most applications, the 10Mbit/s or the 100Mbit/s version is sufficient to transport user data between a server and...  >>  

Wired Metro/ Edge Application Notes :: POS-PHY Level 4 MegaCore Function Parameter Selection Calculator

The Altera POS-PHY Level 4 MegaCore function is highly parameterized, and provides a rich set of features to meet the optimization requirements of a number of applications. The POS-PHY Level 4...  >>  

SONET/ SDH White Papers :: The Xilinx GFP core enables efficient transport of LAN/SAN protocols over SONET-based networks

SONET networks transport both voice and data over long distances. Standard protocols include ATM for voice and data and HDLC or PPP for data transfer. However, each of these protocols introduces...  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: LMDS System Overview

On the service-provider side of an LMDS system, co-located with the antenna, is a digital basestation that carries out the lower layer functions required to communicate over the air.  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: Introduction to Broadband Passive Optical Networks

This white paper provides some background on fiber-based broadband access technologies and a tutorial overview of the two most popular very high-speed PON access network standards: the ITU-T...  >>  

Ethernet Application Notes :: A Beginner's Guide to Ethernet

This EE-Note provides an overview of the Ethernet specification and some popular protocols that can be used “on top of” an Ethernet driver. The goal is to provide the reader with the...  >>  

SONET/ SDH Application Notes :: ADN2891 Evaluation Board Application Note (AN-762)

This application note describes the ADN2891 evaluation Switches Functions Default Setting Options board. The ADN2891 limiting amplifier works as a data S1 PD_Cath AVDD NC quantizer for SONET,...  >>  

Metro/ Edge Network Processing White Papers :: Secure Embedded Processors - Enabling High- Performance Network Protection

The Age of Security: Over the last few decades, developers of communications systems have been faced with a market demanding higher bandwidths, higher reliability, lower cost, improved...  >>  

Metro/ Edge Network Processing Application Notes :: Aggregating LAN Traffic with TDM

The ZL50110/11/14 and ZL50118/19/20 families are a range of highly functional Circuit Emulation Services over Packet (CESoP) processors. They provide both structured and unstructured circuit...  >>  

Metro/ Edge Line Interface Application Notes :: LXT361 - E1/T1 LH/SH Transceiver

The LXT361 is a fully integrated, combination transceiver for T1/E1 ISDN Primary Rate Interface (ISDN PRI) and general T1/E1 Long and Short Hual applications. The device operates over 0.63 mm (22...  >>  

Passive Optical Network White Papers :: GPON: The Gateway PON

Fiber To The Home (FTTH) deployments continue to enjoy accelerated growth worldwide, with major deployments underway in Japan (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation [NTT]), Korea (Korea...  >>  

SONET/ SDH Application Notes :: SONET SDH Application Notes

• XAPP240 - High-Speed Buffered Crossbar Switch &