| | | uTCA.O R1.0 Is a very modular standard with the aim to assemble AdvancedMC modules without carrier board directly on a backplane. This line of thought expands the user spectrum for AdvancedMC in the low end area of cost critical applications, such as base stations (Wireless), access units (Wireline) or elements of smaller networks. | | The dimensions of the new uTCA subracks and systems which are required for this are aligned to modules described In the AdvancedMC RC1.1 standard and the current revision of the standard which is In progress. | | |
| | | MicroTCA Carrier Hub For the operation of an AdvancedMC module a so-called MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) Is required. In the original application of AdvancedTCA carriers the management, for instance the validation check of the modules during a hot-swap, Is carried out by the AdvancedTCA carrier. As this carrier Is now replaced by a backplane, the corresponding management has to be arranged on another board, which Is the so-called MCH. The MCH takes over the management as well as the switching functions. Additionally the MCH can also carry out shelf and systems management functions. | | Standards The subracks will fulfil all required standards such as UL, NEBS etc. and be equipped with a backplane, on which the AdvancedMC modules make contact. Similar to AdvancedTCA it Is also planned to standardise complete systems. | | |