LXT6234
E-Rate Multiplexer
Datasheet
The LXT6234 E-Rate Multiplexer is a single-chip solution for multiplexing four tributary
channels into a single high speed data stream and for demultiplexing a high speed data stream
back to four tributary channels. All of the necessary circuitry is integrated into the LXT6234 E-
Rate Multiplexer; there is no need for an external framing device.
The LXT6234 E-Rate Multiplexer conforms to both the (ITU) G.742 and (ITU) G.751
multiplexing formats defined by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU; formerly
known as CCITT): G.742 recommendation for multiplexing four E1 channels into an E2 frame;
and the G.751 recommendation for multiplexing four E2 channels into an E3 frame.
The LXT6234 E-Rate Multiplexer also encodes and decodes HDB3 zero suppression line coding
used on E1, E2, and E3 signals. The coder and decoder input/output pins are externally
accessible, allowing either HDB3 or NRZ (non-return-to-zero) I/O to the multiplexer. The
LXT6234 E-Rate Multiplexer can also serve as a five channel HDB3 coder and decoder.
Applications
E1/E2 Multiplexer (2/8 Mbit/s)
E2/E3 Multiplexer (8/34 Mbit/s)
E1/E3 Multiplexer (2/34 Mbit/s)
Digital Loop Carrier (DLC) Terminal
Add / Drop Multiplexers (ADM)
4 - to - 1 Non-Standard Multiplexer
Product Features
Performs four-E1 to one-E2, or four-E2 to
one-E3 multiplexing. Five ICs will
implement a sixteen-E1 to one-E3
multiplexer.
Fully compliant with the G.742 and G.751
ITU recommendations. Fully compliant
with G.703 when used with LXT305/332
Line Interface.
A robust frame-acquisition and frame-
holding algorithm minimizes frame
slippage, acquires and holds frame below
10-2 bit error rate.
Four auxiliary low speed data or flag
channels are available via the Stuffing Bits
on each tributary channel.
Access to the Alarm bit and the National
bit. These can be used as recommended by
ITU or for proprietary use.
Five independent HDB3 CODECs allow
multiplexer I/O in either HDB3 or NRZ
formats. The LXT6234 can also function as
a stand alone five-channel HDB3
transcoder.
As of January 15, 2001, this document replaces the Level One document
LXT6234 E-Rate Multiplexer Datasheet.
Order Number: 249301-001
January 2001