Description:
The Nortel NTCA06YL is a legacy optical transceiver module originally manufactured for Nortel Networks transport platforms and referenced in telecom inventory part indexes as part of the NTCA06 series. Modules in this series are typically optical DWDM transport transceivers used in optical networking systems such as the Optera or similar metro/backbone transport equipment. While specific public datasheets for NTCA06YL are limited, it is listed among Nortel optical modules alongside other OC‑192/STM‑64 and DWDM transceivers in aftermarket part catalogs, indicating its role as a high‑speed optical interface card for legacy Nortel DWDM optical systems. These units are commonly available through telecom parts distributors as new old stock (NOS), refurbished, or used OEM components for maintaining legacy transport infrastructure.
Key Features:
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Manufacturer: Nortel Networks (legacy telecom equipment)
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Part Number: NTCA06YL
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Module Type: Optical transceiver interface module (DWDM/Optical transport)
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Platform Compatibility: Nortel optical transport chassis (e.g., Optera series)
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Application: High‑speed optical transport links in metro/backbone fiber networks
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Market Condition: Typically offered as OEM stock, used, or professionally refurbished
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Series Context: Part of the NTCA06 optical module family used in Nortel‑branded transport systems
Technical Characteristics:
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Architecture: Pluggable optical interface module for transport shelves and backplanes
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Role: Converts internal electrical signals to optical wavelengths for DWDM/CWDM transmission and vice versa
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Integration: Slot‑mount module designed for compatible Nortel network chassis
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Condition Notes: Part often sold by distributors with test/guarantee documentation
