4.4.

2 MATRIXE card
• Acronym and code:
– MATRIXE (3AL 81072 AA--)
– MATRIXE (8DG 15611 AA--)
• Slot position: 23 and 40

Refer to:
– Block diagram: see Figure 340. on page 546
– Front view: see Figure 341. on page 547

The MATRIXE card used in the 1660SM equipment performs different functions:
– connections between ports (ATM matrix included)
– equipment synchronization functions
– Shelf Controller functions
– performance monitoring collection
– power supply
– remote inventory
As the MATRIXE is in 1+1 redundant configuration, all the functions realized by the unit are redundant
as well.

CONNECTIONS
The connections between MATRIXE and ports are realized by means of links at 2.5 Gbit/s (link X, link L
and link H in Figure 340. on page 546)
On the MATRIXE are implemented the following SDH functions to realize the connections:
– MSP (Multiplex Section Protection)
It performs the Multiplex Section Protection (linear and MS-PRING) according to the MSP algorithm
result.
Refer to para 3.15.2 on page 253 for details on MSP linear protection.
– AU4 squelching
It is used to avoid mis-connections when the MS-SPRING protection is active. For each incoming
and outgoing AU4, should be possible to insert AIS.
– SNCP (Sub-Network Connection Protection)
It performs the Sub-Network Connection Protections, in case of SNCP-ring network configuration,
switching from A to B path signals (A and B are two generic transmission side).
SNCP is of types HO-SNCP (for VC4 path signals) and LO-SNCP (for VC3,VC12, etc. path signals).
It can be SNCP/I and SNCP/N (not operative in current release);
Refer to para 3.15.4 on page 258 for details on SNCP protection
– HPC (High order Path Connection)
This block acts as connection matrix, supporting cross-connection for a max of 384x384 STM1
equivalent signals at VC-4 level.
– LPC (Low order Path Connection)
This block acts as connection matrix, supporting cross-connection for a max of 256x256 STM1
equivalent signals at VC-12 level.

EQUIPMENT SYNCHRONIZATION
The equipment synchronization is realized by the SETS function (Synchronous Equipment Timing
Source) that distributes to each equipment port the pertaining synchronization signals.
A high stability oscillator at 10MHz is present to guarantee an holdover or free running working mode
compliant to the ITU-T Recs.
The clock reference working modes can be: locked, hold over and free running.
When working in locked mode, the SETS block can select its reference signal among (the selection is
accomplished by means of the software and craft terminal):
– timing reference signals coming from the SDH ports (T1)
– 2 MHz signal coming from the PDH ports (T2)

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 – 2 MHz clocks (T3) or 2 Mbit/s signals (T6) coming from the SERVICE card
The T3/T6 clocks are two (i.e. T3a, T3b or T6a, T6b).

The SETG block (Synchronous Equipment Timing Generation) generates:

– a system clock T0 (at 622.08 MHz) locked to the selected reference (T1, T2, T3/T6) and distributed
to the equipment.
– CK38MHz: it is derived from the system clock (T0) and is distributed to all the ports. Its frequency
is 38.88 MHz.
– MFSY: it is the multiframe synchronism at 500 Hz, obtained from the ck38MHz. It is distributed to
all the ports.
– a 2 MHz clock T4 or a 2 Mbit/s signal T5 used as synchronization clock towards the external,
accessible from the SERVICE board.
– The T4/T5 clocks are two (T4a, T4b and T5a, T5b).
For a detailed description of the synchronization subsystem refer to para 3.16 on page 283.

SHELF CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS

The MATRIXE houses the circuitry necessary to realize the Shelf Controller.
The SC provide the resources to support the SW functions related to the control and management
operation of the boards. To perform its functions, the SC directly interfaces the ASICS on the board
implementing the SDH functions for data collection (faults or alarm event detections, performance
monitoring data) and configuration provisioning.
As the SC is involved in critical activities (for instance EPS), is 1+1 protected.
The internal interfaces supporting SC element for communication tasks are:
– Management -Bus. It is a parallel bus connecting the SC processor to all the transport Asics located
on the traffic cards to provide communications among the units and the Controller, for management
of the units (management of payload processing functions).
– ISSB: Intra Shelf Serial Bus is a serial bus for communication among SC, EC (on the PQ2/EQC or
PQ2/EQCN card) and, if present, other processor in the Shelf.
– RIBUS. It is a serial bus connecting the SC processor to the serially interfaced devices called RIBUS-
I/F, located on each board for simple read or write operations, for communications about Remote
Inventory, cards failure, bus releasing.
– RIBUS I/F is powered by the + 3.3 Vdc supply by CONGI boards.
A push-button is present to reset the SC.
For a detailed description of the Controller refer to para 3.14 on page 229, where the control subsystem
is described.

PERFORMANCE MONITORING COLLECTION

The “Performance Monitoring Management" block housed on the MATRIXE card realizes Performance
Monitoring functionalities; it collects and stores the data (Defect seconds and Errored blocks) coming from
all the flows.
The Performance monitoring can be made at:
– Adaptation and Regeneration section
– Multiplex section
– Multiplex section adaptation
– HSUT and LSUT
– HPOM and LPOM
– HPT and LPT

POWER SUPPLY
The unit receives via backpanel connectors the -48V coming from CONGI boards.
The DC/DC converter present on the board generates the following voltage:
– + 3.3 V
– + 2.5 V
– +1.8 V
– +1.6 V

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 The Remote-Inventory and RIBUS-I/F blocks are powered by the 3.3 V power service coming from the
CONGI boards.

REMOTE INVENTORY
It is the memory used to maintain the board history and data.
For more details about the Remote Inventory function refer to para 3.19 on page 290.

Figure 340. MATRIXE card - Block diagram

PERFORMANCE
MONITORING
MANAGEMENT

MATRIX
LPC Link L
MSP

SNCP from/to all

AU4 Link H port cards
Squelcing HPC
Link X

T2
Timing & T1 (port) from ports
Synchronization
T0 (SETS) T3a/T6a
10MHz T3b/T6b
OSC SETG
to/from
Reset T4a/T5a SERVICE
T4b/T5b

MFSY
T0 CK38 to ports
T0

SC Management bus Management bus

M-BUS
Driver
FLASH Bus From/to
OFF
EPROM spare MATRIXE
(1 Mb)
Remote +3.3 Vdc and ports
Inventory
RIBUS RIBUS
I/F
Unit
Failure ID
RIBUS
ISSB From/to
spare MATRIXE
and PQ2/EQC
or PQ2/EQCN
3.3 V
48/60 V
2.5 V DC/DC
from CONGI A
1.8 V CONVERTERS +3.3 Vdc
MATRIX 1.6 V

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 Figure 341. MATRIXE card - Front view
Acronym: MATRIXE

LEGENDA:

– (1) Reset command key.

– (2) For factory use only (RJ45 connector)

– (3) Multicicolor LED:

• Red LED = Local unit alarm (INT)
• Green LED = In-Service unit
• Orange LED = Unit in Stand-by (EPS
schema)

(2)

(1)

(3)

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