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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1–1
1.1 Introduction 1–1
1.1.1 Features....................................................................................................................................1–2
1.1.2 Options......................................................................................................................................1–3
1.2 Modem Design 1–3
1.3 Modem Description 1–3
1.4 Operating Modes 1–5
1.4.1 Closed Networks.......................................................................................................................1–5
1.4.2 Open Networks (INTELSAT).................................................................................................... 1–5
1.4.3 OM-73....................................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.5 Data Interfaces 1–5
1.5.1 TIA/EIA-530.............................................................................................................................. 1–6
1.5.2 TIA/EIA-613 (HSSI)...................................................................................................................1–6
1.5.3 Gigabit Ethernet........................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.6 Independent Tx and Rx Function 1–6
1.7 Interoperability 1–7
1.7.1 Interoperability with Legacy Modems....................................................................................... 1–7
1.7.2 Protection Switches.................................................................................................................. 1–7
1.8 Summary of Specifications 1–8
1.8.1 Performance........................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.8.2 Acquisition and Timing Performance Requirements.............................................................. 1–10