What is the conversion rate between STS3c (signal) and OC48?

One STS3c (signal) equals 0.0625 OC48 according to SONET standard rates.

What is STS3c (signal) used for in telecom networks?

It is used to provision 155.52 Mbps backbone circuits and transport Ethernet or Packet-over-SONET as a concatenated payload.

Where is OC48 commonly deployed?

OC48 is used for backbone fiber links, ISP uplinks, and metro ring transport carrying high volumes of synchronized optical traffic.

How to Convert from STS3c (signal) to OC48?

Convert data transfer rates between STS3c (signal) and OC48 units effortlessly with our specialized online converter, designed for telecommunications network planning and capacity management.

STS3c (signal)

OC48

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STS3c (signal) to OC48 Conversion Table

STS3c (signal)	OC48

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STS3c (signal) to OC48 Conversion Table
STS3c (signal)	OC48

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert data transfer measurements from STS3c (signal), a SONET electrical transport rate, to OC48, an optical transmission rate used in high-capacity networking. It helps relate lower speed electrical signals to higher capacity optical links.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the amount in STS3c (signal) units you want to convert
Select STS3c (signal) as the input unit and OC48 as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent OC48 value
Use the results to assist with network capacity and planning tasks

Key Features

Converts STS3c (signal) to OC48 units based on established SONET rates
Supports high-capacity telecommunications network planning
Browser-based and easy to use with instant conversion results
Helps compare electrical transport signals with optical transmission rates

Examples

4 STS3c (signal) converts to 0.25 OC48
16 STS3c (signal) converts to 1 OC48

Common Use Cases

Provisioning a 155.52 Mbps backbone or leased-line circuit in SONET networks
Relating electrical signal payloads to optical carrier rates for upgrades
Interconnecting metro and backhaul SONET equipment for aggregated traffic
Planning backbone fiber links and ISP uplinks in telecom infrastructure

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify unit selections before converting data transfer rates
Use the conversion for planning and network design purposes where standard SONET rates apply
Keep in mind conversion assumes ideal signal rates without overhead considerations

Limitations

Does not account for protocol or multiplexing overhead in real deployments
Conversion relies on idealized SONET signal rates which may differ in practice
Effective throughput may be affected by other network factors not represented

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the conversion rate between STS3c (signal) and OC48?: One STS3c (signal) equals 0.0625 OC48 according to SONET standard rates.
What is STS3c (signal) used for in telecom networks?: It is used to provision 155.52 Mbps backbone circuits and transport Ethernet or Packet-over-SONET as a concatenated payload.
Where is OC48 commonly deployed?: OC48 is used for backbone fiber links, ISP uplinks, and metro ring transport carrying high volumes of synchronized optical traffic.

Key Terminology

STS3c (signal): A concatenated SONET electrical transport signal with a data rate of 155.52 Mbit/s, combining three STS-1 channels into a single payload.
OC48: A SONET optical transmission rate of 2.48832 Gbit/s used for high-capacity synchronous optical networking.
SONET: Synchronous Optical Network standard used for transmitting multiple digital bit streams over optical fiber.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 STS3c (signal) convert to in OC48?

1.6 OC48

0.0625 OC48

0.625 OC48

Which unit represents an optical transmission rate?

STS3c (signal)

OC48

SONET Payload

For what purpose is STS3c (signal) mainly provisioned?

High-capacity optical carrier link

155.52 Mbps leased-line circuit

Metro ring optical multiplexing

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