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Selective memory: Keep these 10 considerations in mind for AdvancedTCA blade design

By
Arthur Sainio
SMART Modular Technologies

Feature / Discussion: May 20062006 is shaping up to be the year for AdvancedTCA blades. The telecom industry is adopting open standards-based building blocks in place of proprietary systems, and AdvancedTCA blades will likely be the form factor of choice for next-generation carrier grade communications equipment. While AdvancedTCA blades have a standard architecture, they do not have standard memory requirements. Designers choosing AdvancedTCA blade memory need to consider many options and weigh the design/cost trade-offs carefully. Here are 10 key considerations to keep in mind when planning an AdvancedTCA blade design.
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