Harris Corp.'s Pyramid Series Test System Refines Local Loop Testing for DSL Service Providers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2000 CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2000 Harris Corp. today announced details of a new line of test system hardware components called the Pyramid Series(TM), which represent a set of physical architecture and feature enhancements that simplify and speed up local loop test system deployment The deployment of a mechanical device, electrical system, computer program, etc., is its assembly or transformation from a packaged form to an operational working state. Deployment implies moving a product from a temporary or development state to a permanent or desired state. . The Harris Pyramid Series includes remote test heads and local loop access hardware which are used with the Test Access Controller and Test Access Express test management software components to enable service providers to prequalify, provision and manage high-bandwidth DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and voice services over copper local loops. The new products represent an intelligent evolution of Harris Corp.'s already successful test system products and incorporate additional testing capabilities and a new architecture, providing an improved platform for next-generation integrated service providers. In addition, the new product family addresses the full range of data and voice testing needs, and are designed to help competitive and incumbent service providers deal with their limited central office rack space and the need for easy-to-install equipment. The first product of the series to be released is the Pyramid 2000 Remote Test Unit (RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) A device that collects data from data acquisition equipment and sends them to the main system over a wired or wireless network. See SCADA. ), which will combine the features of current Harris RTUs with the DSL line prequalification capabilities of the Wideband Test Pack (WTP WTP Web Tools Platform (Eclipse) WTP Willingness To Pay WTP Water Treatment Plant WTP We the People WTP Waste Treatment Plant WTP Wireless Transaction Protocol WTP Winnie The Pooh WTP Washington Transportation Plan ) in a single rack-mounted unit. The Pyramid 2000 RTU will be demonstrated at SuperComm in Atlanta, June 5-8 and will be available in July. The next RTU in the Pyramid Series, the Pyramid 2500 RTU, will also be displayed at SuperComm. In addition to including the Pyramid 2000 RTU's ability to prequalify and troubleshoot DSL lines by detecting and locating bridged taps, measuring noise and crosstalk at frequencies up to 2.5 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , the Pyramid 2500 RTU will also include an ISDN DSL (IDSL See DSL. ) loopback test capability. This is an important feature required to facilitate troubleshooting of IDSL services by isolating failures to specific sections of a DSL circuit. The Pyramid 2500 RTU will be available in August. "The Pyramid Series of RTUs and loop access devices represent another evolutionary step in our product development process," said Alan Lowell, product manager for Test Systems at Harris Corp. "The first big paradigm shift A dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented. For example, accessing applications and data from the Web instead of from local servers is a paradigm shift. See paradigm. was to move from voice-only testing to 'mostly-data' services testing. Our latest step focuses on enhancing the physical architecture to help service providers make more efficient use of limited space and ease installation." The Pyramid Series also includes loop access devices to provide metallic test access where it is not provided by DSL Access Multiplexers (DSLAMs). The first of these, the Pyramid 250 Access, incorporates new features specifically requested by major CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) customers. These features include the capability to provide access to 250 lines for a single RTU and a convenient system of connectors that allow installers to create their own custom cables depending on their particular line equipment and facility configuration. The Pyramid 250 Access will be displayed at SuperComm next month. The Harris Pyramid Series(TM) Test System components are provided by Harris' Communications Products Division (CPD CPD citrate phosphate dextrose; see anticoagulant citrate phosphate dextrose solution, under solution. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) ), which delivers solutions to public and private communications service providers A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. around the world. CPD solutions focus on the needs of operations, maintenance and installation professionals in deregulated markets worldwide, by providing next level line test and network management systems, as well as test sets and tools. Harris Corp. is an international communications equipment company focused on providing product, system and service solutions that take its customers to the next level. The company provides a wide range of products and services for commercial and government communications markets such as wireless, broadcast, government and network support. The company has sales and service facilities in nearly 90 countries. Additional information about Harris Corp. is available at www.harris.com. |
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