Description
The Newbridge 90-0899-03 is a system interface/control module used in legacy Newbridge Networks (later Alcatel-Newbridge) telecom equipment such as the MainStreet, 3600, and 3630 multiservice platforms. These modules are part of the core internal backplane infrastructure that supports control, switching, and signaling tasks within the chassis.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: Newbridge Networks Inc. (later Alcatel-Newbridge)
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Part Number: 90-0899-03
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Product Type: System interface/control module
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Application: Newbridge MainStreet / 3600 / 3630 series telecom systems
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Function: Backplane interface and system management coordination
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Condition: New old stock (NOS), used, or refurbished
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Lifecycle Status: Legacy telecom hardware
Technical Overview
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Role: Acts as an internal interface/control card responsible for handling communication between system processors, timing units, and line/interface cards within a Newbridge shelf.
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Integration: Installs into dedicated backplane slots in MainStreet/3600 family shelves; interacts with control buses, system processors, and timing distribution networks.
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Platform Architecture: Newbridge MainStreet and successors used multiple intercard modules for bus arbitration and system housekeeping; the 90-0899-03 module is part of that architecture.
