Description:
The NTCA06FN is a high-speed optical transceiver interface card/module from Nortel Networks’ legacy telecom optical product family. It belongs to the NTCA06xx series of OC-192 (≈10 Gb/s) / STM-64 optical transmit/receive (T/R) interfaces used in Nortel’s optical transport and multiservice platforms. These modules provide optical link capability for SONET/SDH networks at high data rates, enabling backbone and metro ring connectivity over fiber.
Key Features
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy Canadian telecom OEM)
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Part Number: NTCA06FN
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Product Type: Optical transceiver / transmit-receive interface card
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Transport Standard: OC-192 / STM-64 (≈10 Gb/s optical transport)
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Application: High-speed SONET/SDH optical networking backhaul
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Deployment: Installed in optical transport chassis and shelf systems
Technical Context
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Series Insight: The NTCA06xx group of parts are recognized optical OC-192/STM-64 T/R cards, where each suffix (FN, FP, FM, etc.) refers to specific internal circuitry or wavelength variant supported.
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Network Role: These modules function as optical line interfaces in SONET/SDH transport platforms, providing optical signal transmit and receive functionality for backbone fiber links between nodes
