Description
The Nortel NT6X44EA is a Universal Time Switch Card used in DMS-100 digital switching systems. It is part of the NT6X44 family of time-switch cards and provides PCM conversion and time-slot switching between the central-side and peripheral-side paths of the DMS system.
The NT6X44EA version is specifically designed as a universal time switch, providing compatibility between North American and international PCM formats. Nortel documentation states that it can directly replace most earlier NT6X44 versions except the AC and CA variants.
Key Features
- Universal Time Switch Card for Nortel DMS systems
- Designed for DMS-100 switching platforms
- Provides PCM conversion on a per-channel basis
- Supports North American and international PCM formats
- Performs time-slot switching between C-side and P-side channels
- Used in DTC, LGC, LTC, SMA, SMU, SMR and related DMS shelves
- Carrier-grade telecom switching hardware
- Available with different hardware revisions, including NT6X44EA 02, 03, 04 and 05 in the secondary market.
Technical Specs
Manufacturer: Nortel
Part Number: NT6X44EA
Product Type: Universal Time Switch Card / Common Peripheral Card
Product Family: DMS-100
Function: Time switching and PCM conversion
Primary Function: Converts and switches PCM voice/data channels between central-side and peripheral-side interfaces
PCM Compatibility: North American and international PCM formats
System Application: DMS digital telephone switching systems
Compatible Shelves: DTC, LGC, LTC, SMA, SMU, SMR and related DMS platforms
Installation: DMS equipment shelf / backplane
Hardware Variants: NT6X44EA 02, 03, 04, 05 and other revisions
