Parama Networks, a start-up based in Santa Clara, California, unveiled a reference design for a small form factor fully-featured OC-48/OC-192 SONET/SDH ADM for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The design is based on Parama’s “ADM-on-a-chip,” which features a 40 Gbps cross-connect fabric with full STS-1 time slot interchange. The design measures 2 rack units (RUs) in height. http://www.paramanetworks.com/
- In January 2004, Parama Networks introduced its “ADM-on-a-Chip,” an integrated device for SONET/SDH transport equipment. Parama said ADM-on-a-Chip, which is designed for next generation network equipment, leverages advances in silicon VLSI technology over the last few years to enable an entire ADM implementations on a single piece of silicon. Its solution includes a companion SONET/SDH overhead processor, a data transport processor, a hardware reference design, and software development kit. The ADM-on-a-Chip is manufactured in 0.13 micron CMOS process.