TTC Adds OC-12c to the T-BERD 310 Communications Analyzer; Tester Provides 100-Percent Payload Analysis at OC-12c Rates.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 1997--TTC(R), a Dynatech company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DYT), Wednesday announced that it has added OC-12c ATM test capability to the T-BERD T-BERD T-1 Bit Error Rate Detector T-BERD Time Bearing Elevation Range Doppler (R) 310 Communications Analyzer. The OC-12c interface, combined with the T-BERD 310's existing ATM capability and its strong physical layer test capability make it unique in the ATM testing industry. It is approved by more service providers than any other SONET tester(a). The OC-12c option is the latest field-upgradeable enhancement to the T-BERD 310, and can be purchased individually, independent of other ATM interface rates, for a more cost-effective, customized solution. Unlike competing products, TTC's new OC-12c option provides 100-percent payload analysis and generation of ATM traffic at OC-12c rates. In addition, the T-BERD 310 supports the same entire suite of QoS measurements and traffic generation capabilities at the OC-12c rate as it does for the existing OC-3c rate. Also supported at OC-12c are the exclusive TTC SEARCH and PREVIEW features. The SEARCH mode isolates switches that are incorrectly provisioned. The PREVIEW mode is used for in-service monitoring to identify potential sources of congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. . "The T-BERD 310's extensive set of physical layer capabilities continues to distinguish the instrument as the market-leading analyzer for installation and maintenance of transport networks," said Laura McInerney, product marketing manager, TTC. "For example, the T-BERD 310 now enables users to analyze ATM payloads at full bandwidth or multiplexed interfaces, an application in great demand by service providers offering multiplexed transport capability to independent ATM customers, or even to other service providers." TTC currently is accepting orders for the OC-12c option, which will be ready to ship in the first quarter of 1998. It is priced at $8,695. The T-BERD 310 incorporates strong physical layer testing functionality with ATM test features that make it ideal for network set up and prequalification. The instrument provides unparalleled flexibility in the test market, offering simultaneous testing of SONET, dual DS3, DS1, ATM and optical networks. DS3 pulse shape, jitter and a secondary DS3 receiver make the analyzer one of the most powerful and flexible test products on the market. In addition, the portable unit can be used in the central office, laboratory, MTSO (Mobile Telephone Switching Office) An operations center that connects the landline PSTN system to the mobile phone system. It is also responsible for compiling call information for billing and handing off calls from one cell to another. , or on the manufacturing floor. TTC is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of test instruments, test systems and support services that enable communications providers and users to install and maintain successful networks. TTC provides testing solutions for ATM, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , frame relay, wireless, SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) The European counterpart to SONET. See SONET. SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy and SONET technologies, and meets customer needs through extensive training programs, technical assistance and consulting services. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Md., TTC has offices and distributors worldwide, and is accessible toll-free at 1-800-638-2049 or via the Internet at www.ttc.com . -0- (a)This statement is supported by data from an independent 1997 survey of FCC-licensed interexchange carriers, competitive access providers and local exchange carriers. -0- All registered trademarks are the property of TTC. -0- Glossary of Terms ATM - asynchronous transfer mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. ; ISDN - integrated services digital network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. ; MTSO - mobile telephone switching office; OAM - operations, administration and maintenance; QoS - quality of service; SDH - synchronous digital hierarchy (communications, standard) Synchronous Digital Hierarchy - (SDH) An international digital telecommunications network hierarchy which standardises transmission around the bit rate of 51.84 megabits per second, which is also called STS-1. ; SONET - synchronous optical NETwork (networking) Synchronous Optical NETwork - (SONET) A broadband networking standard based on point-to-point optical fibre networks. SONET will provide a high-bandwidth "pipe" to support ATM-based services. . CONTACT: TTC, Germantown, Md. Alice Ducq, 301/353-1550 x 3153 ducqa@ttc.com |
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