Simplify SyncE designs for packet switched networks

Communications networks are rapidly transitioning to a packet infrastructure to support ever-increasing bandwidth demands. This transition is enabled with the implementation of packet network synchronisation technologies meeting stringent synchronisation requirements defined by the ITU.

The fully tested G.8262-compliant solution uses Microsemi’s synchronisation capability in the ZL3015x-based device in combination with Marvell 88X2242M and 88X2242P quad-port multi-speed Ethernet transceivers. The Microsemi and Marvell collaboration provides a proven solution to system architects, enhancing the overall system performance and brings significant savings on design, development and time-to-market. 

According to Transparency Marketing Research, the global LTE market is expected to reach a value of $610.71bn by 2019. Increased need for higher data rates and greater spectral efficiency driven by increased data usage, rapid deployments of smart devices and the need for high quality of services on the move are driving the growth of LTE market globally.

“The latest Alaska X PHY series of devices underscores Marvell’s continued leadership in bringing world-class connectivity solutions to market by offering increased flexibility, robust performance and value-added features such as MACsec and one-step PTP for enterprise, datacentre and infrastructure applications,” said Michael Zimmerman, Vice President and General Manager, Connectivity, Servers, Infrastructure Business Unit, Marvell Semiconductor. “Microsemi’s advanced solutions in packet network synchronisation together with Marvell’s PHY technologies provide a reference design with high performance, strong security capabilities and reliability features which are critical requirements in next-gen networking systems.”

“As carriers continue to expand their packet switched networks to accommodate the increased demand for mobile video and data traffic, the synchronisation needs of the 4G/LTE systems are driving demand for SyncE deployments in service providers’ infrastructure equipment,” said Maamoun Seido, Vice President and Business Unit Manager of Timing Products, Microsemi. “The synchronisation functionality needed for SyncE is available with the ZL30154 SyncE network synchronisation DPLL coupled with the Marvell integrated quad/dual-port multi-speed Ethernet transceivers (88X2242M/P), providing a complete and standard-compliant solution.”