Resources
AdvancedTCA
Specifications for
Next Generation Telecommunications Equipment
The Advanced Telecom Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) specifications, denoted PICMG 3.X , are a series of PICMG specifications, targeted to requirements for the next generation of carrier grade communications equipment. This series of specifications incorporates the latest trends in high speed interconnect technologies, next generation processors and improved reliability, manageability and serviceability.
Companies participating in the AdvancedTCA effort have brought a wide range of knowledge of the industry. They include telecommunications equipment manufacturers, board and system level vendors, computer OEMs, software companies and chassis, connector and power supply vendors.
Supporting Information:
- AdvancedTCA Core Short Form Specification.
- AdvancedTCA Q & A
- The SCOPE Alliance profile for AdvancedTCA
Press Releases
- Alcatel launches network infrastructure platform program based on AdvancedTCA
- PICMG Press Releases about AdvancedTCA
- AdvancedTCA Technology Showcased at SuperComm 2004
- Siemens mobile moves telecom platform architecture to AdvancedTCA
- NEC announces new platform based on AdvancedTCA
- All PICMG Press Releases
Market Studies
- At the end of 2006, the market research company, VDC, completed
its first phase and preliminary analysis for their study ATCA/µTCA
Global Market Demand Analysis. This is a research study area
that together with AMC they designated as xTCA. VDC has developed
some of the results into a white paper format that is now being
selectively released. If you would like to receive a complimentary
white paper please click
here.
- 2004 In-Stat report predicts bright future for products built to PICMG standards, including AdvancedTCA.
- 2003 Research Report Abstract by Crystal Cube Consulting and Metz International.
- October 2003 Market Research report from RHK Inc. shows high rates of growth for AdvancedTCA market by 2007. Download the Full Report or the Executive Summary
White Papers, Tutorials and Articles
- You’re in the Navy Now – John Walrod’s presentation on an AdvancedTCA application given at the ATCA Summit 2007
- White Paper: Supporting TDM Voice in the Age of MicroTCA and AdvancedTCA
- AdvancedTCA Tutorial from Supercomm 2004.
- AdvancedTCA technical track presentations from Supercomm 2004 courtesy of In-Stat/MDR.
- AdvancedTCA
tutorial presented by Brough Turner, NMS Communications,
Communications Design Conference, October 2003 - AdvancedTCA Tutorial from the May 2003 Interoperability Workshop
- "From Standards to Platforms to Products to Profits," presentation by Bell Labs Fellow Chuck Byers, Lucent Technology
- "AdvancedTCA: Big Wins for First Movers," presentation by Brough Turner, NMS Communications Senior VP and CTO
The AdvancedTCA E-Mail Reflector
To stay informed about AdvancedTCA, you are invited to join the AdvancedTCA E-Mail Reflector or listserv, hosted by PICMG as a public service. If you have questions or comments about AdvancedTCA, this list is a forum for discussion with your peers. Anyone with an interest in AdvancedTCA is welcome to join. Note that unsolicited marketing messages are not permitted, and may result in the message originator's removal from the list.
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