AMC-101

Universal Modular Media Converter/Repeater

• Modular media converters/repeaters supporting rates up to 155 Mbps
• Laser diode option: Up to 110 km (68 miles)
• Supports media types:
• - Single mode fibre, 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• - Multimode fibre, 850 nm
• - Coax
• Supports transparent media conversion/repeating for:
• - 51 Mbps OC-1
• - 155 Mbps OC-3/STM-1
• - 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 over coax
• Complies with ATM Forum and ITU-T specifications
• Compact, 1U-high, half 19"-wide standalone device

Product Summary

RAD's AMC-101 universal modular media converter/repeater provides transparent conversion of optical and electrical signals into varying protocols at high-speed data rates. Transparent conversion provides a cost-effective alternative to fibre optic interfaces and routers. The AMC-101 universal modular media converter/repeater can also perform re-timed conversion, providing jitter-free ATM or SDH/SONET services. Using the AMC-101 universal modular media converter/repeater, carriers can connect ATM switches with optical interfaces with SDH/SONET transport systems with electrical interfaces.

Benefits

• Transparent conversion gives a cost-effective alternative to fibre optic interfaces and routers• Retimed option provides clock regeneration and data reshaping• Long-haul data transmission; up to 110 kilometers (68 miles)• Modular interfaces allow quick field replacements

Further Product Information

The AMC-101 is a universal media converter providing transparent conversion of optical and electrical signals for ATM, SDH/SONET and other protocols at data rates up to 155 Mbps. The AMC-101 can also perform re-timed conversion. A single AMC converter is used to connect two devices operating with dissimilar fibre or electrical interfaces. A pair of converters can be used to connect two devices that have the same interfaces but are connected over different media. Alternatively, a single or series of AMC devices can be installed on a line as repeaters for very long range over fibre.

Ideal ATM or SDH/SONET repeaters

AMC-101 makes an ideal carrier media converter and ATM or SDH/SONET repeater. It allows carriers to connect ATM switches with fibre optic interfaces to SDH/SONET transport systems with electrical interfaces. The re-timing functionality of the AMC-101 offers a cost-effective means of running jitter-free ATM or SDH/SONET services (155 Mbps) over long fibre optic links. The AMC-101 employs modular interfaces, allowing technicians to make quick field replacements, resulting in savings on carrier stock expenses and easier maintenance.

Large range of available options

Two types of interface modules are available:- Transparent fibre modules, which provide low-cost conversion for applications that do not require re-timing. - Re-timed fibre modules, which provide regeneration and re-clocking of the signal. A long haul option is available to extend the transmission range to 110 km (68 miles) for the AMC-101. The SF1, SF2 and SF3 modules for the AMC-101 allow it to operate over single strand fibre optic cables. SF1 and SF2 modules use WDM technology. SF3 uses a unique transmission method that transmits and receives through the same module. This facilitates installation and eases logistics by enabling carriers to stock one type of module. AMC-101 features special hardware for mounting one or two units side-by-side in a 19-inch rack.

High-density media conversion solution based on LRS-20 with AMC-100 cards