VOIP CARD WIMAX CARD : WiMAX VoIP Solution

VoIP Solution Card for IP PBX Systems Solution

WiMAX provider Clearwire has made available its long-awaited PC card in its retail stores and online in almost all of its markets, according to Pali Research. Analyst Walter Piecyk said the launch should be perceived positively since it increases Clearwire’s target market. PC Card can be used in most laptops versus a modem’s size and power requirement that limit mobility.

‘The PC card launch will be a critical test for Clearwire on the market demand for broadband wireless services in the face of slowing growth in cable modems and DSL lines as well as the recent cancellation of muni-WiFi projects,’ noted Piecyk.

Unwired WiMax PC Card reviewed

Posted Nov 9th 2005 10:45AM by Marc Perton
Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals, Wireless

The future is here. Er, actually, it's in Australia. Sydney, to be precise. If you live in the Sydney environs, and are willing to shell out AU$349 ($255), plus AU$55 per month for a data plan, you can now get a WiMax card for your laptop, along with access to a pre-WiMax network that offers speeds you're not going to get from most other wireless networks (other than EV-DO, which costs much more in Australia). APC Magazine took a look at the card, and tested it on Unwired's network, and came away impressed with the speed of 750Kbit/s, which allowed them to reliably use Skype, download large files and get a clear, reliable, relatively latency free signal throughout the coverage area. Of course, that coverage area is pretty limited, so don't rush out and buy one of these just yet, unless, that is, you can look out your window and see the Opera House.

Motorola is stepping up to the plate, bringing all you wireless lovers the first WiMax-capable laptop card. The card brings high-speed, high-range wireless goodness straight to your lappy connecting with Clearwire Mobile's WiMax service (which covers 37 markets within California, Florida and Washington).

Clearwire got the FCC okay to support a wireless card on its 802.16e wireless network. Our guess is that it will be this Motorola Expedience card, which Clearwire itself designed before selling that hardware division to Moto. The card likely won't be out till late this year so there's no word on pricing. What we do know is that when it does come out, it'll only play nice with Vista and Windows XP. – Louis Ramirez

Asterisk VoIP Solution Card for IP PBX Systems Solution

VoIP Solution PCI Card for Voice Codec, Transcoding, Echo Cancellation, and VQE for Open Source VoIP Solution Systems Solution

SigC5561 VoIP Solution PCI card for Asterisk IP PBX server

SigC5561 card without PCI adapter, view of front bezel and bottom side. Configurable from 1 to 12 high-density Texas Inst TNETV3010 VoIP Solution chips. Each chip has six (6) cores capable of 32 channels each of carrier grade VoIP Solution, including echo can and voice codec

Overview

The SigC5561 PCI card utilizes Texas Instruments / Telogy TNETV3010 DSP devices to provide a high-density, low-cost packetization engine for Asterisk™ IP PBX and open source VoIP Solution systems. The TNETV3010 device yields a high ratio of channel capacity to cost and board space, providing up to 192 channels per device including full 128 msec echo cancellation, multiple voice codecs (see list below), G.711.1 packet loss concealment, VAD, CNG, DTMF functions and RFC 2833 relay, jitter buffer, and more.

The SigC5561 card complies with HMP (Host Media Processing) architecture and allows transfer of both TDM and packet data over PCI bus, providing a hardware engine for PC-based media gateway, softswitch, and transcoding server applications based on open source VoIP Solution software. Channel capacity scales from 192 to 2304 G.711 (PCM voice), 96 to 1152 G.729AB or iLBC, and 72 to 864 G.723 or GSM-AMR channels.

The SigC5561 board may also be used in ATCA, cPCI, VME, and other infrastructure platforms. Click here for more information about non-desktop PC configurations of the SigC5561 card.

SigC5561 card highlights include:

up to 2304 G.711 channels, 1152 G.729AB or iLBC channels, and/or 864 G.723 or GSM-AMR channels

configurable echo can, VoIP Solution and transcoding operation

each VoIP Solution channel independently configurable for echo can, voice codec, and other parameters

WinPath 7x7 network processor and direct GbE and 10/100 network RJ-45 connections

Voice codecs, echo cancellation, and voice quality monitoring are good examples of "DSP real-time processing" performed far more efficiently and at far lower cost using the SigC5561 card than using server arrays based on multi-core x86 processors. At higher channel capacities, for example 120 or more, adding one or more SigC5561 cards triggers a cascade of cost savings, eliminating LBR codec IP/royalty fees, reducing electric and cooling costs, and reducing required physical space. In effect, each server is maximized for efficiency and the waste and high cost caused by "motherboard farming" is eliminated.

VoIP Solution Solution Overview

In a typical VoIP Solution application, the SigC5561 card processes TDM channels of 64 kbps PCM (G711) voice, fax or data traffic. Voice data is optionally compressed via G729AB, G723, GSM-AMR, EVRC, iLBC, or other LBR codec. In addition, the SigC5561 card provides RTP, RTCP, or T.38 packetization of voice and fax data, and a comprehensive range of voice and data telephony functions.

In a typical transcoding application, the SigC5561 card transcodes between one type of LBR codec and another, for example between G729AB and G723, or G729AB and GSM-AMR, using embedded logic on the board to allow internal PCM loopback and framesize adjustment.

Mixed VoIP Solution and transcoding applications are supported.

For advanced applications, an optional WinPath network processor provides packet formatting, segmentation, reassembly, and routing functions directly on the SigC5561 card, without host intervention, including direct GbE or 10/100 interfaces to RJ-45 connectors.

PSTN Interface Options

There are three (3) ways to interface PSTN lines, also known as TDM or PCM data, to the SigC5561 card:

Separate multi-FSX/FXO, multi-T1/E1 or T3 PCI card(s). In this case, TDM data is transported on the PCI bus, between cards. Providers of T1/E1 and T3 cards include Digium, Sangoma, SBE, and more. This method is the least expensive and most flexible, but experiments show that reliable operation is limited to about 500 or so TDM channels over the PCI bus on 32-bit PCI motherboards.

Unified multi-T1/E1 or T3 card. In this case, the SigC5561 and another PMC form-factor card are combined on a dual site PCI carrier card, which allows TDM data to move between the two cards without PCI bus interaction. A typical dual carrier card configuration would combine a SigC5561 card and a wanT3 channelized DS3 card. The dual carrier method allows higher channel capacities due to direct inter-card TDM communication, free from impact of system activities involving the PCI bus. TDM channel capacities up to 2048 full-duplex channels are possible per SigC5561 card.
TDMoIP protocol. TDM-over-IP protocol, also referred to as CESoPSN, may be used. In this case, TDM data is transported on the GbE interface to the SigC5561 card, where it is "interworked" by the WinPath network processor into TDM format data and routed to the TDM side of the DSP farm. TDM channel capacities up to 2304 full-duplex channels are possible per SigC5561 card.

VoIP Solution Feature Summary

Below are VoIP Solution features included with all configurations of the SigC5561 card.

Voice Compression (CODEC)

G.711 (64 kbps m-law or A-law)
G.711.1 (Appendix A) Packet Loss Concealment
G.722 wideband (48, 56, 64 kbps)
G.723.1 (24, 40 kbps)
G.723.1A
G.726 ADPCM (16, 24, 32, 40 kbps)
G.727 ADPCM
G.728 (16 kbps)
G.729 (8 kbps)
G.729AB (8 kbps)
G.729D (6.4 kbps)
G.729E (11.8 kbps)
GSM FR, GSM EFR, GSM AMR
EVRC
SMV
iLBC
QCELP13
FAX
T38U
CID
CONF

Echo Cancellation

G.165 and G.168 64 msec nominal. Up to 128 msec
with multiple reflection cancellations; includes Telogy
proprietary enhancements

Jitter Buffer

Packet playout unit; Telogy packet-loss mitigation options

Silence Suppression

VAD, CNG, Telogy proprietary
G.723.1A
G.729AB
GSM FR
GSM EFR

Fax Relay / Pass-Thru:

T.38 TCP/IP
FRF.11
AAL2 I.366.2
V.17 @ 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4 kbps
V.27ter @ 2.4, 4.8 kbps
V.29 @ 7.2, 9.6 kbps
T.30

Modem Relay / Pass-Thru:

V.92
V.90
V.34
V.32bis
V.22bis
V.21
V.23
Bell 212, 103
V.42 MNP 2-4, V.44 MNP 5
Modem Transparency: auto-switch from G.7xx to G.711
on fax or modem detection

ISDN

Sync-mode PPP, HDLC framed PPP
V.110
56k rate adaptation

VoIP Solution
Standards
Compliance

RTP
RTCP per RFC 1889/1890/2508
UDP/IP header

In-Band Signaling / Call Processing

DTMF, MF R1, MF R2, MFC, SS7 COT, SF, Call Progress for T1 CAS

Out-of-Band Signaling / Call Processing

DTMF Relay (RFC 2833)

Rx, Tx Gain Control

Programmable ±31 dB

Following Features Require Optional Network Processor

TDM Protocols

CESoPSN (TDMoIP)
H.110 subset (also known as CTbus)

VoATM
Standards
Compliance

AAL0 (raw cell)
AAL1
AAL2 I.366.2

Security SRTP (RFC 3711)

Network Packet Switching

Example: G.729AB / RTP G.726 / AAL2

Packet Aggregation and Processing

Running default Control Path Software (CPS) and Data
Path Software (DPS) builds, the WinPath 747 or 787
Communications and Network Processor provides:

ATM Adaptation layers AAL0, AAL1, AAL2 and AAL5

ATM traffic shaping M traffic shaping M traffic shaping M traffic shaping for CBR, VBR, GFR and UBR, compatible with ATM Forum TM-4.1

Up to 64k simultaneous channels (VC or VP) with per-VC queuing

ATM cell and CPS switching up to 622 Mbps full duplex

AAL1 -- supports structured and unstructured Circuit Emulation Services (CES 2.0) ATMF-0078

IMA -- Inverse Multiplexing over ATM in one or more IMA groups according to ATMF 0086.001

IP Termination -- support for IPv4 (including TOS, TTL, Header processing).

IP Routing -- support for IPv4, RFC 1812 (including TOS, TTL, Header processing)

IP Interworking

Per flow WFQ and shaping

Routing and forwarding over ATM (RFC 1483/2684)

IP routing and forwarding over PPP (RFC 2364/2472) and PPP-Mux (RFC 1661)

Supports IPv4 IP routing and forwarding over Ethernet (RFC1042)

IP Classification -- supports Multi-field Classification and Differentiated Services according to RFC 2474 and 2475. Algorithmic with single or multiple passes (without external CAM)

Software Support

Asterisk software support includes Linux drivers and install scripts. For open source VoIP Solution and application-specific programming, DirectDSP software is available that allows host C/C++ programming interface to the card. WinXP and Win9x drivers and Win version of DirectDSP software are also available.

The SigC5561 card may also be used with applications other than Asterisk; the C5561 card driver and API fully support user-defined application software.

	Codec	2 DSPs	7 DSPs	12 DSPs
ITU Codecs	G.729 G.723 G.726 G.711 G.711 App I Fax, T38	192 144 192 384 336 384	672 504 672 1344 1176 1176	1152 864 1152 2304 2016 2016
GSM Codecs	GSM FR GSM EFR GSM AMR	144 144 144	504 504 504	864 864 864
CDMA Codecs	EVRC SMV QCELP13	96 96 96	336 336 336		576 576 576
Cable Codecs	iLBC G728 G729E Fax, T38	96 96 96 192	336 336 336 672	576 576 576 1152

The above table shows channel capacities for TDM-to-IP operation. For IP-to-IP operation, channel capacity depends on the type of transcode. For most cases of transcoding between an LBR (low bit rate) codec and G.711, channel capacity matches the above table. But for transcoding between "asymmetric" LBR codecs, channel capacity is usually reduced by half. For more information on this subject, please call to discuss with Signalogic engineers.

Specifications

Below are specifications for the SigC5561 card. All specifications are subject to change.

Dimensions

4.3 x 7.44 x 0.5" (109 x 189 x 12.7 mm)
Length measured from surface of back-plate, height measured from surface of motherboard, width less than single slot

DSP Farm

Up to 12 Texas Instruments TNETV3010 devices with
Premium Carrier Grade Telogy Software; includes indemnification
of essential patents for conformance & interoperability

Optional Network Processor

Wintegra WinPath 747 or 787 Access Packet Processor

PCI Bus Interface

32-bit, 33 MHz PCI; 3.3V signaling with passive adapter, 5V signaling with active adapter

Power Consumption

15W in 2 DSP configuration
16W in 7 DSP configuration
23W in 12 DSP configuration

Temperature

Operating:

0ºC to 55ºC (airflow >200 LFM)

Storage:

-40ºC to 85ºC

Humidity

Operating:

10 to 90% non-condensing

Storage:

5 to 95% non-condensing

Designed to Meet

FCC Part 15 Subpart B
EN55022
EN55024
UL60950 3rd edition
UL60950 3rd edition

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