TC8518 Rev 2.2 User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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Introduction
This manual contains a description of the TC8518 as a T1/E1, Data/Voice &
Ethernet Fiber Optic Multiplexer that provides T1/E1, Data/Voice & Ethernet
connectivity over fiber optics. It supports 8/12/16 channels of T1 or E1 and 3-port
Ethernet switch over single mode (1300/1550nm), or multimode fiber (1300nm).
The TC8518 has any one of these options: 8 additional T1, 4 additional E1, 8-
channel voice, 4-channel 2-wire/4-wire analog, 8-channel data (RS-232/RS-422/RS-
485).
This manual intends to:
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document items necessary to define each product and its method of
operation
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provide technical information of the functional capabilities and
performance levels necessary for system level networking designs
Figure 1-1 TC8518 (front)
