Backplane architecture for enabling configuration of multi-service network elements for use in a global variety of communications networks
US7518883B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/1572
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-service network element is configurable for use in various types of communications networks. The network element has a service interface card, a service interface electrical connector for receiving the service interface card, an I/O electrical connector for receiving an I/O module, and a backplane. The backplane has a first side, an opposite side, a first means for electrically connecting the service interface electrical connector to the first side, and a second means for electrically connecting the I/O electrical connector to either side of the backplane. The backplane is partitioned into columns and rows of electrical connectors. Each column corresponds to a card slot for receiving a circuit pack and each row corresponds to a section of the backplane having traces for carrying a particular type of electrical signals between circuit packs.
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