Communications
ExpressLane™ PCI Express Switches & Bridges, FastLane™ PCI-to-PCI / PCI-X devices, and NetChip™ USB Controllers enable various benefits to Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM), base station controller, wireless Local Area Network (LAN) gateway, Voice over IP (VoIP) gateway, remote access concentrator, router and switch systems.
- Provide Easy Upgrade to AdvanceMC PCI Express Standard
- Enable Range of Expansion Systems
- Offload Processing from Host
- Provide High Throughput and Increased Terabit Performance
- Support Legacy Add-in Modules and Cards
- Reduce Time to Market
- Offer a Cost Effective New Backplane Option
- Allow Failover / Failback
DSLAM
A Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) provides high-speed data transmission over existing copper telephone lines.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Mezzanine Card (AdvancedMC™) | Easy Upgrade to New AdvancedMC PCI Express Standard (AMC.1) | ExpressApps#5 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8111 |
Wireless LAN Gateway
A Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) gateway is a network that crosses over a fairly small area such as a building or small group of buildings.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad T1 Communications Processor Card | Smart Communications Card Offloads Processing from Host | ExpressApps#29 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8114 |
Router/Switch
A Router is a network device that routes data packets through a network to their target destination.
| Application | Benefit | Document | Product Family | Featured Devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Routers | High Throughput & Performance | ExpressApps#50 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8548 |
| Control Planes in Telecom Applications | PCIe Connectivity & Fan-Out | ExpressApps#45 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8508 |
| Control Planes in Telecom Applications | PCIe Connectivity & Fan-Out | ExpressApps#54 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8509 |
| ATM Advanced Mezzanine Card | Leverages PCI-based Designs into PCI Express | ExpressApps#27 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8111 |
| Advanced Mezzanine Cards (AMC) | Expands PCIe Ports and End Points | ExpressApps#25 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8518 |
| High-end Routers | Provides High Throughput & Terabit Performance | ExpressApps#10 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8532 |
| Intelligent Quad Gigabit Ethernet Adapters | Allows Host Redundancy/Failover | ExpressApps#8 (PDF) |
PEX 8000 | PEX 8516 |
| Multi-Service Access Router | Supports Legacy Add-in Modules/Cards | ExpressApps#1 (PDF) |
PCI 6000 | PCI 6150 |