Soft Mixed Signal's OC-3/12 Transceiver Core represents a significant advancement in SONET/SDH networking technology. Designed using a deep sub-micron single poly CMOS process, this transceiver core addresses the rigorous demands of current telecommunication standards by integrating clock synthesis and recovery with wave shaping and a low-jitter LVPECL interface. Adhering strictly to ANSI, Bellcore, and ITU jitter specifications, this core is an essential asset for any infrastructure requiring high-reliability data transmission over optical networks.
The transceiver features an innovative architecture that excels in jitter performance. Proprietary signal processing techniques are employed to enhance clock recovery, providing immunity to external physical board noise—a common challenge in modern electronics. The design is aimed at multi-port applications, facilitating integration into complex system-level environments and potentially serving as a building block for future process migrations or new application domains.
This scalable technology supports data rates of 622.08 Mbit/s for OC-12 and 2.4 Gbit/s for OC-48 applications, with selectable reference frequencies to accommodate various system requirements. The transceiver is also prepared for customization, offering a configurable serializer-deserializer option to better align with specific customer needs. This adaptability ensures high compatibility with various external optical units, enhancing the functional versatility of the core in diverse telecommunications solutions.
