The BCM96012 eliminates the need for storing bulky
reels of telephony grade cable in space-constrained
lab environments.
Accurate loop modeling and filter design has ensured
a very close match between telephony grade 24 AWG
cable and the BCM96012.
The BCM96012 may be used in conjunction with
ADSL line emulators to extend the reach beyond the
18,000 feet maximum, or may be used in conjunction
with real cable to provide a simple way of adjusting
the loop total reach.
When used with Broadcom VDSL development
systems, the BCM96012 provides a complete, end-to-
end VDSL test and development platform.
B C M 9 6 0 1 2 A D S L / V D S L L O O P E M U L AT O R
S U M M A R Y O F B E N E F I T S
Multisection twisted-pair emulation
24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) modeling
Frequency response to over 10 MHz
Cascaded sections for fast-loop configuration
Loop sections from 500 feet to 15,000 feet supported
Completely passive design
Shielded enclosure for controlled noise tests
Impedance matched for minimum return loss
Compact size
B C M 9 6 0 1 2 F E A T U R E S
BCM96012 ADSL/VDSL Telephony Cable Loop Emulator
PRODUCT
Brief
B C M 96 012
B C M 9 6 0 1 2 O V E R V I E W
The BCM96012 is a cascaded series of passive elements
designed to emulate the channel response of 24 AWG telephony
twisted-pair wires. Designed as a series of slope equalizer
sections, the frequency response of the BCM96012 closely
matches the actual response of twisted-pair wires. It has a broad
frequency response and can be used for ADSL, VDSL or FTTC
systems where data rates can exceed 50 Mbps. The BCM96012
is supplied with an EMI shield to protect against spurious noise
ingress. The sectioned nature of the design enables loop reach to
be modified easily. Bridged taps may also be inserted at various
points to evaluate link performance.
1,000 Feet
3,000 Feet
9,000 Feet
15,000 Feet
Channel responses for a selection of the BCM96012 sections are shown above.
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